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It’s festival season
in the mountains!
→ Oct. 5-6: Indian Summer
Festival — Take the scenic drive
out to Suches for some local arts &
crafts, tasty treats and family activities
on the grounds of Georgia’s
smallest public school.
→ Oct. 5-6: Georgia Marble
Festival — Celebrate the historic
Georgia marble industry, which has
provided building materials for such
noted structures as the New York
Stock Exchange, Lincoln Memorial
and other landmarks. Don’t miss the
road race and parade on Saturday!
→ Oct. 11-19: Georgia Mountain
Fall Festival — On the
We’re quick to celebrate here in
the mountains. And if it’s fall,
you can bet there’s a festival, showcase
or special event happening
somewhere! Mark your calendar
now to attend:
→ Oct. 3-7: Vietnam Traveling
Memorial Wall — The Kiwanis
Fairgrounds will host this 3/5-scale
mobile replica of the stunning Vietnam
Memorial in Washington, DC. It stands
six feet tall at the center and covers
almost 300 feet from end to end.
The Wall serves as a reminder of
the many sacrifices made during
the Vietnam War.
→ Oct. 5: Home Builders
Showcase — Stop by the Downtown
Blue Ridge City Park to meet
builders and get all the information
you need for buying, building and
renovating your mountain home.
Check the Calendar of Events
on pages 84-87 for details
and contact info.
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall
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