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December  2004

Spend Christmas in a Special Place...
and Stay for New Years!

Come spend this special time of year in a special place and enjoy all of the enchantment, events and unique atmosphere of a small mountain town during the holidays! Email us for availability information or visit our Web site at www.CavenderCreek.com.

Just in Time for the Holidays,
Cavender Creek Cabins Gift Certificates!

Give the gift of a special getaway at Cavender Creek Cabins! Our Gift Certificates are perfect for those hard-to-buy-for friends and family and can be redeemed anytime they wish. Just give us a call at 706-864-7221 and we'll charge it directly to your credit card. Great for last minute gift giving too!


One of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events for December:
Dahlonega Old Fashioned Christmas!

The Historic Town Square is decorated and will soon be aglow with thousands of lights! Our Old Fashioned Christmas begins on December 4th with a huge celebration! We'll begin with the "Fourth Annual Dahlonega by Candlelight" celebration with luminaries surrounding the square, a merchant's open house, the official Lighting of the Historic Square and much, much more! The Holiday season is full of unique and enchanting events in Dahlonega so click over to the official Dahlonega.org Calendar for a full listing!

Great Holiday Events for the Whole Family!

Santa's Reindeer Come To Dahlonega!
During our "Old Fashioned Christmas" kickoff on December 4th, Santa's reindeer will stop by before their long night's work on Christmas Eve. This will be a great opportunity for the kids to see eight live reindeer up close! Look for them just off the square by the Holly Theater. So how red is Rudolf's nose?

And Clydesdales too!
It's sure to be a unique treat when the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales come to the Historic Square in Dahlonega, December 8th, 10th and 11th. See the team up close and watch as these powerful animals pull their heavy load into the Historic Dahlonega Square on the 11th!

The Holly Theater will feature the play, "1940's Radio Hour". Set in a radio hall on Christmas Eve, 1942, this show is a hodge-podge of quaint characters you will delight in meeting and an assortment of musical favorites that everyone will know. Call 706-864-3759 for information or visit their Web site www.HollyTheater.com December 2-5, 9-12th.

Our local State Park, Amicalola Falls, will be hosting a Christmas Open House, December 10th, with choir performances, hayrides, artwork by local children and gingerbread displays. A holiday buffet will be served in the park's restaurant and even Santa will come by to visit!

Area Attractions & Happenings
Follow the links for more information on the following North Georgia Attractions & Happenings.
December 4-19: Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas -
One of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events for December! The month long Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration begins on the first weekend in December. Festivities will include "Dahlonega by Candlelight" on the public square on the first Friday evening and continue with the Christmas parade and lighting of the town on the first Saturday. Shoppers are entertained with caroling, hospitality tables, and activities through the weekend before Christmas. Leave the hustle and bustle of crowded malls and enjoy shopping once again as the celebration and decorations continue throughout the month. Check the Dahlonega.org calendar for daily activities.
December 2,3,4,5,9,10,11,12: "1940's Radio Hour" at the Holly Theatre Company - Set in a radio hall on Christmas Eve, 1942, this show is a hodge-podge of quaint characters you will delight in meeting and an assortment of musical favorites that everyone will know. Call 706-864-3759 for information and reservations.
December 4: Annual Wine & Cheese with Santa -
Three Sisters Annual "Wine & Cheese with SANTA!" Come to the heart of Georgia Wine Country for complimentary wine tastings, photos with Santa and holiday cheer.
December 4: Christmas Sounds of the Season -
The Forsyth Wind Quintet plays Christmas Music in the Music Hall at the Buisson Arts Center on the NGCSU campus: 8pm $10 adults / $5 students.
December 4 & 10: Winemaker's Dinner at Frogtown Cellars - A Winemaker Dinner is an intimate night of luxurious food and wine with the Frogtown winemakers. This event has limited seating and includes an exclusive tour of the Frogtown winery including barrel tastings and many olfactory food and wine surprises. Dinner will be several courses paired with some special wines. Reservations required. $75 per person + tax and gratuity. 6:30 pm.
December 8, 10 & 11th: Budweiser Clydesdales come to Dahlonega -
The world famous Budweiser Clydesdales will be pulling into Dahlonega! Contact the Dahlonega Chamber of events for a detailed schedule of times and places.
December 10th: Christmas Open House at Amicalola Falls -
Visit with Santa and enjoy choir performances, hayrides, artwork by local children and gingerbread displays. A holiday buffet will be served in the park's restaurant. Some fees. 706-265-4703.
December 17 & 18th: Holly Singers & Sounds of Sawnee Orchestra at the Holly Theater - Join the Holly Singers and the Sounds of Sawnee Concert Band for a evening of Holiday Music for he entire family to enjoy. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students and children. Tickets go on sale November 15th.
December 18th: Strings and Things Coffee House -
Christmas in the Mountains - 7:30 p.m. Strings and Things Coffee House presents a gathering of friends sharing traditional music of the holiday season. Fellowship Hall of Dahlonega United Methodist Church, 107 South Park Street. $4 Donation. 706-864-4127
December 18 & 19th: Chilly Chili Days at Frogtown Cellars -
Warm up before the holidays with our chef's fabulous chili creations and a glass of Frogtown wine. Meal includes salad, chili and glass of wine. Reservations requested. $20 per person + tax and gratuity. Saturday 12 to 6 and Sunday 1 to 4. Irresistible Desserts will be available for purchase
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