Folk Life Festival

  • July 27, 2011
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Unicoi State Park in Helen, Georgia is taking you back to a simpler time with the Folk Life Festival on July 29 and 30, 2011. Begin the celebration of the good ol’ days on Friday evening at 8 PM with live Appalachian Mountain music. There will be mountain crafts like butter churning and candle dipping along with family games of egg tosses and sack races. Saturday evening brings an old fashioned square dance to conclude the celebration. 

There is a $5 parking fee. For more information, call 800-573-9659 ext. 305.

Unicoi State Park is located at:
1788 Highway 356
Helen, GA

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Gold Fever

  • July 27, 2011
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Learn about the history of gold mining in Georgia at Smithgall Woods in Helen, Georgia on August 6, 2011 from 9 AM to 2 PM. A presentation on cultural influences that led up to the “Gold Rush” in Georgia in 1828 will begin the day. There will be a hike on Martin Mine Trail to educate you on the effects gold mining left on the land. Local historians will be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for parking. Please register in advance. For more information, call 706-878-3087.

Smithgall Woods is located at:
61 Tsalaki Trail
Helen, GA