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→ May 26-27: Spring Arts in
the Park — Recognized as one of
the Top 20 Events by the Southeastern
Tourism Society, Arts in the Park
fills downtown Blue Ridge City Park
with more than 200 art, craft and
food booths — plus artist’s demonstrations,
music and dance. Kids’
activities include face painting and
glass bottle sand sculptures.
→ June 9-10: Blairsville
Scottish Festival & Highland
Games — Get your bagpipe
on at this annual celebration of all
things Scottish. The kilts will be flying
as athletes compete in caber toss,
heavy hammer and more. Add in
some music, dancing, weaponry and
Scottish & British inspired foods, and
you’ve got the makings of a perfect
day in the Highlands!
→ June 16: Blue Ridge Mountains
Wine & Jazz Festival
— Bring your blanket and lawn
chairs for a full day of hot jazz, great
wines, fine art and delicious cuisine.
Gates open at 1 p.m. and the music
plays from 2 p.m.-10 p.m. Top jazz
performers from across the region
will perform, and regional wines will
be available by the glass or bottle.
Blue Ridge Mountains Wine & Jazz Festival
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