Come join in on the season openings with refreshments, new merchandise, guest vendors, and a new venue at Harry Norman Building.
www.historiclakemontvillage.com

Welcome to America’s most insane race. Warrior Dash lands in the Southeast for the second year in 2011 where 11 obstacles from hell await this 3.22-mile course. Are you a warrior? SIGN UP NOW! www.warriordash.com

Clayton City Hall Complex, Hwy 76W,  9-2noon
This market offers its many loyal customers with all-locally grown produce and value-added goods.  In it’s 11^th year of consecutive operation in Rabun County.  Customers can  go to their website on Fridays and see the items that will be available.  Also, if you would like to sell at the market you can also find that information on the website.  www.simplyhomegrown.org

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and  come listen to Bluegrass music and join the fun at the Tallulah Fall Opry on Main Street every Saturday night from April through November, weather permitting!  Enjoy the bonfire, roasting marshmallows and eating hot dogs right off the grill.

Bring your instrument and join in if you like.

Admission is free- donations are appreciated.

Tallulah Gorge State Park
200 Cubic Feet/Second. This water flow is a historical glimpse of Tallulah River’s water flow prior to the building of the dam in 1912. To see the amazing sites,  hiking along the North and South Rim Trails and walking down the stairs on the Hurricane Falls Suspension Trail is allowed.  You may also continue down the steps on the south side of the Gorge to the viewing platform at the base of Hurricane Falls. Due to unsafe water levels, no permits are issued for Gorge floor access during the aesthetic releases.  For more information call 706-754-7981 or go to www.gastateparks.org/tallulahgorge.

Hambidge Center, 9:30am-11:30am
Hambidge has a number of hiking trails among an incredible biodiversity of meadows, streams, waterfalls, native plants and wildflowers, and a cove forest. Nature Hikes take place every Third Saturday. The hikes are led by knowledgeable guides, focusing on a different topic each month, such as: mushrooms, tree identification, wild flowers, geography, etc. These hikes can be strenuous. Wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes, dress in layers, bring drinking water, bug spray, a snack and a walking stick, if desired. If you would like to participate in a Nature Hike, contact Deb Sanders at center@hambidge.org or 706-746-7324. In case of questionable weather, check back here – cancellation notifications will be posted the morning of the hike.  For more information go to www.hambidge.org.

Lake Rabun Hotel & Restaurant, 6-10pm
Come enjoy a freshly prepared meal by Chef Jamie with featured food grown from Burton Mountain Farms out of Rabun County.  Burton Mountain Farms is founded upon past growing practices such as the French Style Market Garden and new innovative methods of working with nature such as aquaponics, vermiculture, iluciculture, and Controlled Environment Agriculture.  Blending these ideas into a modern adaptation of the small family farm provides four season production utilizing hoop houses and waste-less growing methods that support our sustainable economic and eco-friendly mantra to Recycle, Reuse, and Repurpose. Dinner is served from 6-10pm.  For more information go to www.lakerabunhotel.com or call 706-782-4946.

Tallulah Gorge State Park, 10:30am – 2:30pm
This guided hike will take you from rim to river while learning about the gorge’s unique environments.  Be sure to wear proper footwear (no flip-flops or Crocs). This hike is strenuous and will involve rock hopping and getting wet.  Bring a lunch and lots of water.  For ages 10 and older… $5 plus $5 parking.  For more information call 706-754-7981. www.gastateparks.org/TallulahGorge

Clayton City Hall Complex, Hwy 76W,  9-2noon
This market offers its many loyal customers with all-locally grown produce and value-added goods.  In it’s 11^th year of consecutive operation in Rabun County.  Customers can  go to their website on Fridays and see the items that will be available.  Also, if you would like to sell at the market you can also find that information on the website.  www.simplyhomegrown.org