Ducks' Nest Retreat Links
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Local EventsWhile you're staying at our Duck's Nest Retreat Conference Center Lodge and/or Cabin Rentals, you're probably going to want to check out the local events in the nearby towns of Ducktown, Tennessee and Blue Ridge, Georgia. Here's a list of local events, fun things to do and places to visit while you're on your romantic getaway or family vacation at the Duck's Nest Retreat. |
| Pickin' in the Park Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park, May thru September Casual jam sessions for acoustic musicians are held under the trees and pavillions along the Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park every Thursday evening from 6 p.m. til dusk beginning May 26 through the end of September. Free admission to musicians of all levels and listeners who appreciate good music. Bring your picnic supper and enjoy the music! For more information call 423-496-4653 or see www.pickinthepark.com. |
| Concerts in the Park Downtown Blue Ridge Park, July & August Good music in a beautiful setting on warm summer nights. Bring your own quilt or lawn chair and a picnic supper. Call the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association for more information, (706) 632-2144. |
| Smokey Bear's Birthday Party Ocoee Whitewater Center in Ducktown, TN Highway 64 West, Copperhill - Help celebrate Smokey's birthday with fun activities featuring games, games, prize drawings, and a visit from Smokey the Bear. Parking fees apply. Starts: Saturday, August 02, 2008 |
| Kiwanis Rodeo The annual Kiwanis Rodeo will be held at the Kiwanis Fairground in Blue Ridge. The rodeo will have bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback, steerwrestling, team roping, barrel racing and other special events. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at the gate. Children eight and under are free with a paying adult. Contact Kevin Panter Insurance and Parris Pharmacy for advance tickets. Starts: Friday, August 17, 2007 Ends: Saturday, August 18, 2007 |
| Blue Ridge Community Theater Presents -"Our
Town" Thornton Wilder brings us a profound, strange, unworldly significance with "Our Town". This is less the portrait of a town than the sublimation of the commonplace: and in contrast with the universe that silently swims around it: it is brimming over with compassion. Reserve your tickets today. A must see! For more information, call the box office, 706-632-9223 Dates for this event: August 29, 2008- September 21, 2008 |
| Wildlife Arts Festival September Showcasing the works of the finest wildlife artists in the Southeast. More than 75 artists sell their sculpture, painting and woodworking. Forest service information, fly-fishing demonstrations, food and entertainment. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. Call (706) 632-2144. |
| Annual Ocoee River Days Festival - Ocoee
Whitewater Center September Big name entertainment, food, fun, exhibits, games and activities for all ages. For information, call (423) 496-5197. |
| Mountain Harvest Sale - Blue Ridge Farmer's
Market 3rd and 4th weekend in October Sponsored by the Fannin County Homemaker's Council, the Mountain Harvest Sale features local arts, crafts, food and fun on two separate October weekends. For information, please call (706) 632-2858. |
| Halloween Safe Zone Downtown Blue Ridge Treats and fun for all. Downtown Blue Ridge Main Street is closed and kids of all ages trick or treat from shop to shop. Food and entertainment. For information, call (706) 632-0547. |
| Hometown Christmas Downtown McCaysville, First Saturday of December Parade, Santa's arrival, food, refreshments and entertainment. Lighting of the bridge. For information, call (706) 632-4236. |
| Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Express Blue Ridge, Weekends in December Come ride the holiday train and see Santa, Mrs. Santa and the elves. Listen to Christmas stories and sing carols. For information, call (706) 632-9833. |
| Festival of Trees Ocoee Whitewater Center, Ducktown, December Come enjoy the beauty of the season and see the beautiful Christmas trees decorated by local businesses, schools and organizations. |
