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All Aboard! Hiwassee River Rail Adventures Passenger trains will run again on the Historic Old Line along the Hiwassee Scenic River, through the Cherokee National Forest, and then up and around the "Loop" in southeastern Tennessee! Excursions are now scheduled starting April through December 2008. Hiwassee Loop excursions will begin with a stop at the L&N Depot Museum in Etowah, Tennessee. This fify mile, three hour roundtrip offers breathtaking views of the Hiwassee River Gorge and the famous "Loop", where the tracks cross over themselves as the train climbs Bald Mountain. Copperhill trips will also be available on certain dates. These ninety mile, seven hour roundtrips will include the "Loop" and then continue into Copperhill, Tennessee, with a layover for shopping or dining in the historic copper mining town. For tickets contact Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum by phone at 1-423-894-8028, Extension #0 or order online at www.tvrail.com. Walk up tickets may be purchased, depending on availability, at the L&N Depot and Musuem, 727 Tennessee Ave. in Etowah, TN 37331. Read More...
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Apr 4 - May 31
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Ethel Carroll: A Retrospective
Athens Arts Center
Whimsical exuberance characterizes the many paintings of Ethel Carroll, a well known and loved artist in the region. Now deceased, her family has loving agreed to show many of works they have kept. The exhibit also includes some of the last paintings produced by Mrs. Carroll.
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May 3 - June 28
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An American Tradition: 26th Annual Quilt Show Award Ceremony
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
More than 250 antique and contemporary quilts will be on display in one of the south's largest shows. Quilts are judged in a variety of categories including beginners through advanced. There will also be a display of paper quilt squares done by elementary school students. Lectures, videos, workshops and a miniature quilt silent auction are highlights of the Show. Workshops will be taught by nationally recognized instructors. Retired seniors will be demonstrating traditional quilting around a quilt frame each Thursday. The Show formerly won the prestigious “Top Twenty Tourist Attractions In The Southeast” by the Southeast Tourism Society. It has also been featured in several national magazines including Southern Living, Country Living, Quilter's Newsletter Magazine, Quilts, Reader's Digest and more.
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May - July
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Peak Bloom of Daylilies
Delano Daylilies, Delano, TN
Delano Daylilies is a seasonal business, open to the public for bloom season. Bring your camera and take home a memory as well as some daylilies! Peak bloom for daylilies is late May through mid July. Delano Daylilies grows approximately 1,400 varieties of daylilies and is a National Display Garden for the American Hemerocallis Society.
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May 22 - Sept 25
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Pickin' in the Park (EVERY THURSDAY)
Horseshoe Bend Park, Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA
Every Thursday (May 22 - Sept. 25) from 6pm to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park.
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May 24 - 26
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Polk County Breeding Bird Foray
Polk County
The Chattanooga Chapter and Cherokee National Forest is teaming to host a breeding bird foray in the east Tennessee, Polk County during the 2008 Memorial day weekend. Many members are familiar with this long-time tradition of county forays going back into the early years of our 90 year old organization. Traditionally, forays are held in Counties that are distant from heavily populated areas and consequently get little birding attention. Members from all corners of the state converge to survey the county to document the breeding bird communities present. During the Tennessee Breeding Bird Atlas project more systematic protocols were adopted to make data collected more valuable. Counties were divided into manageable study blocks. A variety of breeding bird codes were adopted to rank the evidence of breeding for all birds recorded in the study areas and “mini routes” (shortened versions of the Breeding Bird Survey Routes) were established. This breeding bird atlas protocol will be used to survey Polk County during the Foray weekend. Polk County includes a variety of habitats including elevations over 4000 feet. and there is potential to gather breeding evidence for some species that are rarely found in the state. And, remember, Polk County was one of the last known locations for breeding Red-cockaded Woodpeckers in the state!
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May 29- Aug 7
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Digging for the Truth Archeology Program
McMinn County Living Heritage Museum
Kids will explore archaeology, encouraging them to use a lot of different skills from math and mapping and have fun at the same time. This program will also include an on site “dig” prepared in advance for the junior archaeologists with objects relevant to the history of East Tennessee salted throughout the site. Events will also be scheduled for adults as well, such as programs designed to help individuals explore their own history through genealogy.
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May 30 -31
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Sweetwater Arts Celebration
Historic Sweetwater and Willow Creek Commons
Art, craft, food, and entertainment! The Celebration will begin on Friday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. under the tents at the Willow Creek Town Square. Forty fine art and craft artists will exhibit and offer for sale their best work. The artists booths will be open Friday and Saturday 10:00-4:00.
Friday evening beginning at 6:30 The Black Tie Optional Gala will begin. The artists booths will be open. Champagne and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served and a silent art auction will be followed by a live auction to include the Sweetwater Arts Celebration 2008 feature original artwork in watercolor by Maggie Vandewalle. The artwork is professionally framed in the finest quality conservation and preservations methods by Morris Galleries in downtown Sweetwater.
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May 31
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Statehood Day
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore
Cherokee Demonstrators and artists wil be talking to museum visitors about their art and craft. Blacksmithing, storytelling, pottery, basketmaking, and flute playing are just some of the arts, crafts, and trades which will be demonstrated throughout the day.
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May 31
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National Moo Fest
Downtown Athens, TN
The folks of McMinn County invite you to a fun-filled day of historical and educational activities that highlight the important role the dairy industry plays within the community. Crafts, food vendors, homemade ice cream and various types of entertainment are scheduled for the event, as well as a shuttle service to the Mayfield Dairy Farms Visitor Center for free tours! Unique activities in historic downtown Athens will demonstrate the roles of dairy industry to the town's past, present, and future.
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Jun 7
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Tellico Kids Fishing Day
Pheasant Field Picnic Area/Tellico Fish Hatchery, Tellico Plains, TN
Bring the kids to the Tellico River for trout fishing and relaxation. Get away from the hustle of the big city and enjoy the great outdoors. Children 12 and under can try their luck at "Hooking the Big One" for FREE. Prizes will be given away. A 1/4 mile stretch of Tellico River will be reserved for kids only until 10am. Tellico Kids Fishing Day coincides with the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency's free fishing day; kids will NOT need a license or permit on this day.
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Jun 28
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Little Tennessee River Music Festival
Sequoyah Birthplace Museum, Vonore
Family Friendly Live Music!
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Jul 3
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Independence Weekend Fireworks Display
Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA
Come down to Copperhill to watch as the Fireworks Display is fired from Tater Hill!
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Jul 4
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"Of God and Country" Musical Event
Camp Agape, Ocoee Whitewater Center
Camp Agape presents this musical event, including the Zambian Vocal Collection.
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Jul 4
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Etowah Old Fashioned Fourth of July
L&N Depot Lawn, Historic Downtown Etowah, TN
Begin this all day event with boy Scout Troop 74's pancake breakfast. Then run the calories off with the Annual 5K Run through the Historic District of Downtown Etowah. This annual event will include the Miss Etowah Beauty Pageant, fun and games for the entire family, Go-Bungy, and live entertainment throughout the day.
At 8pm, enjoy the featured entertainment followed by one of the largest fireworks displays in the region.
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