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June  2007

Summer's in Full Swing! Join us at Cavender Creek Cabins for your Summer Fling! This is an active time of year with festivals, activities and always something to see and do in and around Dahlonega! We're only a short drive away so what are you waiting for? Make Your Reservations Now! Paul & Mary Hanson Cavender Creek Cabins

Georgia Wine Country Festival Three Sisters Vineyards will be hosting their 6th Annual Georgia Wine Country Festival, June 3rd & 4th. This signature food, wine & music fun festival will happen rain or shine under a big tent and will feature live music, Georgia and international wine samples, wagon rides and much more! Visit Three Sisters Vineyards Web site for more information.

It's Time for The Rodeo!! 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, June 23rd & 24th. Events will include: Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, Ladies Barrel Racing, Tie Down Roping, Team Roping, Bull Riding, Kid’s Calf Scramble and much more. Fun for the whole family and plenty of food too! Visit the R-Ranch Web site for full details!

Treat Dad to some Father's Day Fun! Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery will host their Fifth Annual Father's Day Barbecue on Sunday, June 17, will be a casual day for dads and their families - beach music, barbecue pork, baby back ribs, chicken and sausages on the grill, plus, salads and all the trimmings! $30 per person. Reservations required.

Area Attractions & Happenings Click on the links or more information on the following North Georgia Attractions & Happenings.

June 2: "To Tempt a Trout" at Amicalola State Park - Learn about trout angling information, tackle, trip preparations, DNR management methods and trout regulations. The day kicks off with an early morning fishing rodeo for anglers under the age of 15. The pond will open to the public at noon. The program concludes with a showing of the award-winning film "To Tempt a Trout." $2 parking.

June 2: Mountain Music & Medicine Show at the Buisson Arts Center - Broadcast live each month, this award winning "old-time" radio show brings great talent and unique entertainment to Dahlonega! Read the Gainesville Times article about this great event!

June 2 & 3: 6th Annual Georgia Wine Country Festival at Twin Sisters Vineyards - Three Sisters Vineyards hosts this 4th annual event featuring wines from Georgia and around the world. Two days of gourmet food vendors, folk art, farm exhibits, live music, fun kids area and more. Proceeds benefit Georgia Charities.

June 3, 10, 17, 24: Winetaster's Dinner at Frogtown Cellars - Come experience a Winetaster's Dinner at Frogtown Cellars, it's a multi courses meal with Frogtown's wines pairing. Meal and wine for just $35 plus tax and gratuity. Frogtown Cellars is a 52 acres wine growing estate in the Foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Dahlonega, GA. Our Timber frame tasting room, nested on top of a hill gives you a wonderful view over our vineyards and North Georgia Mountains.

June 9: Junior Fishing Rodeo at Vogel State Park - Kids 12 and younger can bring their own gear and bait to fish our stocked stream. The event is non-competitive, and all boys and girls win prizes. Registration begins at 8 a.m. $2 parking.

June 17: mazda 3 mps Father's Day Barbeque at Wolf Mountain Vineyards - Wolf Mountain Vineyards & Winery in Dahlonega, GA, will host the fourth annual Father's Day Barbecue Sunday, June 18. A casual day for Dad and family featuring traditional BBQ ribs, chicken and sausages on the grille, with salads and all of the trimmings. Of course our family of Estate Wines will be available for your enjoyment. Advance reservations are required.

June 22 - 23: 16th Annual Mountain Top Rodeo at R Ranch - Events include bareback bronc riding, steer wrestling, calf roping and the kids' calf scramble. Activities on the midway will include rock wall climbing, a petting zoo, pony rides and more. Full concessions menu. Midway opens at 6 p.m. both nights, with events beginning at 8 p.m.

July 4: Family Day Independence Day Celebration in Dahlonega - The Fourth of July Family Days is the largest Independence Day celebration in North Georgia and rated one of the "Top 20 Events" in the Southeast by Southeast Tourism Society. Contests, entertainment, music, great food, and spectacular fireworks highlight this holiday.