June  2003  Make it a Summer Special, at Cavender Creek Cabins! Whether it's a weekend "getaway" or a full vacation, Cavender Creek Cabins is in the middle of all North Georgia has to offer! Besides our home town of Dahlonega, you'll be central to other great towns like Ellijay, Blairsville, Blue Ridge, Helen and Cleveland. You can even stretch that "getaway" into an affordable vacation with our Summer Special! Stay 5 consecutive nights and get 2 additional nights on us! Give us a call at 706-864-7221, Email us, or visit our Web site at www.CavenderCreek.com and take our Virtual Tour! Georgia Wine Country Festival Make plans to attend The Georgia Wine Country Festival June 7 & 8, 2003 from 11AM-6PM on the grounds of Three Sister's Vineyards. Gourmet Food, fine wine, folk art, farm exhibits, a "Kid's Area" and live music come together for a two day celebration of Georgia's New Wine Country. You'll enjoy samples of various wines from Georgia and other wine regions of the U.S. like King Estate Winery of Eugene, Oregon. Plus a variety of Georgia Cheeses from Sweet Grass Dairy of Thomasville, Georgia to provide the perfect compliment. Gourmet Chefs from Nacoochee Grill, Pazzo Pizzaria, Renee's Cafe and Turner's Corner Cafe will provide "purchase by the plate" delights, and for the kids special farm exhibits with animals will be available and Babyland General (of Cabbage Patch fame) will be on hand! Admission is $20 for "winelovers" (21 and older) and $10 for designated drivers and those under 21. Children 12 and under are FREE! Admission includes ALL activities and wine samples and even a complimentary wine glass. Proceeds benefit the Rainbow Children's Home of Northeast Georgia. Ride'm Cowboy!! This may not be the "Old West" but we do have a Ranch! R-Ranch straps on the spurs each year to hold the annual Mountain Top Rodeo! Events will include: Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Ladies Barrel Racing, Calf Roping, Team Calf Roping, Bull Riding and a Kid's Calf Scramble! Plus fun for the whole family with rock wall climbing, a petting zoo, pony rides and much more! Plenty of food too! Visit the R-Ranch Mountain Top Rodeo Web site for details. What's The D.I.F.F.? It's the Dahlonega International Film Festival, June 26-29th! This has been a great addition to Dahlonega's evergrowing cultural community! Held each year at our own historic Holly Theatre, DIFF brings together unique films from talented artists whom you might not see anywhere else. (at least not yet!) A variety of genre's from Animation to Documentary are featured in selected venues offering a completely unique film going experience. Not to be missed!! Don't Forget 4th of July! It's almost time for everyone to congregate on the Owen Drill field at North Georgia College and State University for the best fireworks display in North Georgia! The day will be filled with arts & crafts, food, music and fun while the night will be lit up by spectacular fireworks. Voted one of the top 20 events in the Southeast! This is a popular event! Make reservations NOW! Area Attractions & Happenings Follow the links for more information on the following North Georgia Attractions & Happenings. June 7: Dahlonega Mountain Music & Medicine Show - 6:45-9:00pm Experience an old-fashioned live radio show highlighting Bluegrass, Gospel and Old-Time music, with homespun humor and sketches of mountain life from 1828-1950. Delightful family entertainment!. For more information visit www.folkwayscenter.org or call 706-867-6710. June 7 & 8: Georgia Wine Country Festival at Three Sisters Vineyards - Gourmet Food, fine wine, folk art, farm exhibits, a "Kid's Area" and live music come together for a two day celebration of Georgia's New Wine Country. June 26-29: Dahlonega International Film Festival (DIFF) - The DIFF shows the work creative people want to make. See creative films that execute good concepts and play well. Now in its third year with movies, music, panning for gold and walking around the public square while toting Moon Pie Goodie Bags. June 28 & 29: Mountain Top Rodeo at R-Ranch in the Mountains - Professional rodeo riders compete for prizes in traditional cowboy and cowgirl activities. Takes place at R-Ranch in the Mountains. July 4: Family Day/Independence Day Celebration - Join in the biggest and most popular July 4th extravaganza in northeast Georgia. Includes arts and crafts, bluegrass and gospel music, colonial demonstrations, homemade ice cream, games, free watermelon and fireworks.