August  2003  Summer in the Mountains... There really is no bad time of the year here in the Mountains of Georgia. Each season has special gifts that we await each and every year. These "dog days" of summer give us cool mornings that warm slowly to enjoyable afternoons best spent under the shade of a tree or at the foot of a waterfall. The higher elevation keeps the air dry, temperatures comfortable and a light breeze blowing. As twilight drifts into darkness, the woods come alive with the rhythmic songs of katydids and cicadas punctuated by the call of toads, frogs and perhaps the splash of fish in our pond. We can honestly say we are blessed, and even more so that we can share these gifts with so many others. Join Us! - www.CavenderCreek.com Last chance to get away.... School is almost back in session so time is running out for that final (or first) summer getaway. We have some great family cabins available with lofts for the kids and a beautiful deck overlooking the pond for Mom and Dad. We're right in the middle of everything in Dahlonega so whether it's horseback riding, a day trip on the Appalachian Trail, touring historical gold mines or just enjoying the last few weeks of summer vacation, there's always lots to see and do before the summer gets away! A Refreshing Way To Spend the Day! Every Saturday and Sunday through the month of August, various shops along the square will be offering free, refreshing lemonade to passer's by! A perfect way to keep cool while exploring the unique shops, history and Scenic Mountain Village of Downtown Dahlonga! Join Us! - www.CavenderCreek.com Area Attractions & Happenings Follow the links for more information on the following North Georgia Attractions & Happenings. Dahlonega Wineries: Tastings, Tours and Special Events - Visit North Georgia's Wine Country where you can sample excellent wines, tour the vineyards and see how great wine is made! August 2: Dahlonega Mountain Music and Medicine Show, Folkways Center - The Dahlonega Mountain Music & Medicine Show is produced before a live audience on the first Saturday night of every month in the Mountain Music Hall of the Folkways Center, and simultaneously airs live on WKHC real Country Gold 104.3 FM. Each month's performance is a new authentic look at life in the Appalachian Mountains. 706-867-6710 August 2-3: North Georgia Celtic Festival - Celtic music will fill the air, knights in armor will battle for honor, and history will come alive in Gainesville this summer. The Second Annual North Georgia Celtic Festival will be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 2nd & 3rd, at the Georgia Mountains Center in downtown Gainesville, GA, and outdoors at the adjoining Roosevelt Square Park. August 14-16: Second Annual Quilt and Needlework Show, Cleveland, GA - The White County Historical Society presents the Second Annual Quilt and Needlework Show at the Historic White County Courthouse. A variety of quilt and needlework patterns will be on display dating from the 1800's to the present. A quilt made by Historical Society members will be raffled during the event August 23: Folkways Mountain Music Review - Concert series from July - October (the 4th Saturday of every month)featuring old-time, Bluegrass, Gospel and other seminal music styles unique to Southern Appalachian musical traditions. Tickets are $8 for adults and $3 for children under 12. Tickets are available in advance at the Dahlonega Welcome Center, 706-864-3711, or the Folkways Center, 706-867-6710. September 11-13: 2003 Dahlonega Folkways Festival - A full weekend of Bluegrass/Olde Time Music- Workshops for Musicians- Mountain Community Dance- Mountain Crafts- Story Telling- Treasured Mountain Traditions- Old Time Games for Children- Shopping and Dining in Dahlonega- Visits to Folkways Gallery- Food Vendors- AND MORE! Rough Camping Available. 706-867-6710 September 20-21: Autumnfest on the Square - Enjoy a merchants’ tag sale, blue ribbon pie contest, cakewalk, Appalachian music, jamming on the square, hayrides and much more. September 28: 6-Gap Century & 3-Gap Fifty Bike Ride - One of the most challenging 100-mile bicycle rides in the southeast. The less hardy can ride the fifty-mile, three-gap alternative to the century. Begins and ends at North Georgia College & State University.