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Need a bite to eat or a fun place to check out? Whether you’re staying at Skeenah Creek Campground & Mill or just passing through, our handpicked local spots are at your fingertips, with easy phone links, Google Maps directions, and quick access to their sites. Plus, get live weather, must-see attractions, and a map to guide your adventure. Scan and see what’s around!
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Area Events
Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games
A lively early-June celebration of Scottish heritage fills the North Georgia mountains. The event features caber toss, hammer throw, and other traditional athletics. Meanwhile, bagpipers, highland dancers, and local vendors add music, food, and crafts.
Blairsville Sorghum Festival
Held each October, this beloved mountain-town tradition celebrates heritage sorghum production. It includes a parade, log sawing, and greased-pole climbing. Additionally, visitors enjoy live music, arts and crafts booths, and an old-fashioned square dance.
Butternut Creek Festival
This family-friendly summer event takes place in July at Meeks Park. It features juried fine crafts, live music, and artisan demonstrations. As a result, visitors from across the region gather for art, food, and outdoor fun.
Looking for Even More to Explore?
For a full list of local happenings, festivals, and annual events, check out Blairsville Union County Chamber of Commerce. There's always something going on in the area!
Area Attractions
Swinging Bridge on the Toccoa River
A scenic suspension bridge stretching across the Toccoa River, offering peaceful views, forest surroundings, and a memorable stop for photos and short walks.
Vogel State Park
Nestled at the base of Blood Mountain, this classic North Georgia park features wooded trails, a picturesque lake, and cool mountain air year-round.
Woody Gap
A well-known Appalachian Trail crossing with open mountain views, perfect for quick hikes, scenic overlooks, and sunrise or sunset moments.
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
A quiet mountain lake surrounded by forest, ideal for picnicking, fishing, and relaxing walks along the shoreline.
Coopers Creek Wildlife Management Area
A large natural area known for trout streams, forest roads, and uncrowded hiking spots that showcase North Georgia’s rugged beauty.
Gooch Gap
Located about 30 minutes from SanWar RV Park, this beautifully restored 19th-century mansion offers guided tours that bring Georgia’s antebellum history to life with period rooms, elegant furnishings, and engaging storytelling.
