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Are for rF you a Ready
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in the
Mountains?
Blue Ridge is officially a four-season destination. Whether you’re visiting in
spring, summer, fall or winter, you’ll find something to do — even if it’s just
relaxing on the deck of your rental cabin with a cup of coffee or glass of wine.
But fall is an especially beautiful time. The mountains are ablaze with color.
The air is full of the sweet smells of the harvest: fresh apple cider and hot fried
pies at the local apple house … a bucket of
sizzling kettle corn at a fall festival … freshly
mown hay in the fields. The towns of Blue
Ridge and McCaysville are bustling with
activity as visitors sample our unique shops,
intimate boutiques and distinctive restaurants.
It’s a scene so quaint and picturesque that you may think you’re in Mayberry!
Ex p lo re!
Food, Fun A More!
At this time of year, the mountains are busy
with fairs and festivals most every weekend.
For example, the Home Builders Showcase on
the first Saturday of October offers a place for
local builders and craftsmen to show off their
talents; Arts in the Park features more than
100 arts, crafts and food booths; the Blairsville
Sorghum Festival introduces folks to a truly
Southern delicacy; and Paws in the Park helps
pets and their people raise much-needed funds
for the local Humane Society.
You’ll also enjoy live music, local theater
and, of course, apple picking! For more events
and things to do, check out the Calendar of
Events on page 72.
Arts in the Park
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