Food Feature: Mountain Doings

?Asheville, N.C.GEM, MINERAL, JEWELRY SHOW AND SALE The Colburn Gem & Mineral Museum presents its 4th annual show including 20 dealers displaying fossils, meteorites, gems, beads, lapidary supplies, Hiddenites and more. Kids can pan for minerals in a flume and adults can pick up gifts at a bargain price at the silent auction. June 16-18. Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Pack Place, 2 S. Pack Square. Call 828-254-7162 for information.

Bryson City, N.C.WHITEWATER RAFTING Nantahala Outdoor Center offers six choices for whitewater adventures including: a class II-III ride through Nantahala Gorge, guide-assisted jaunts down the French Broad River, big waves and rolling rapids of the Pigeon River, as well as trips down the Ocoee, Nolichucky and Chattooga Rivers. 13077 Hwy. 19. Call 828-488-2175 for information.

Cartersville, Ga.SUMMER ART CAMP Rome Area Council for the Arts sponsors a summer art camp for kids ages pre-K to 3rd grade. June 12-16 and June 19-23. 8 a.m.-noon. $75. 213 East First St. Call 706-295-ARTS for information.

SUMMER BLUEGRASS & STORYTELLING SERIES Saturday nights through July heat up at Red Top Mountain State Park on Lake Allatoona with bluegrass pickers and storytellers including the Blue Ridge Mountain Boys and High Cotton. 8 p.m. Call 770-975-4226 for information.

Chatsworth, Ga.HORSEBACK DISCOVERY RIDE Explore old talc mines and wildflowers on this 12-mile guided horseback trip. June 21 from 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. $60 includes lunch. Fort Mountain State Park, 181 Fort Mountain Park Road. Call 706-517-8555 to pre-register.

Cherokee, N.C.OCONALUFTEE INDIAN VILLAGE A full-size replica of an early 18th century Cherokee community with log cabins, native craftsmen making pottery and weaving baskets, a sweat house and Council House. Cherokee, N.C. Through Oct. 25. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 828-497-2315.

UNTO THESE HILLS The outdoor drama of the Cherokee Indians who made their home in the Great Smoky Mountain region until their forced removal to Oklahoma. Arrive early for a performance including folk songs and ballads by the pre-show choir. June 14-Aug. 26. Mon.-Sat. 8:45 p.m. $6-$16. Mountainside Theatre. Call 828-497-2111 for information.

Dahlonega, Ga.APPALACHIAN JAM Every Saturday afternoon through August, the Dahlonega Historic District presents an acoustic music festival featuring bands like the Georgia Potlickers and Homemade Jam. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic town square to jam with the scheduled performers. 2 p.m. Call 706-864-3711 for information.

Ellijay, Ga.APPALACHIAN SAMPLER FESTIVAL Bring your lawn chairs, family and friends for this sampling of Appalachian heritage featuring juried arts and crafts, antiques, food, mountain and gospel music, clogging and storytelling every third weekend through September. Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $2. Plum Nelly Campground, Hwy. 515. Call 706-492-3819 for information.

Helen, Ga.SPECIAL MUSIC CONCERT AT UNICOI STATE PARK Nelson Thomas of Blairsville performs music and stories that reflect the southern mountain culture including hamboning and a sit-down square dance June 17 at 8 p.m. Unicoi Lodge, Level 2, 2 miles north of Helen on Hwy. 356. Call 706-878-3983 for information.

SATURDAY EVENING MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT SERIES Unicoi State Park hosts local musicians and storytellers every Sat. through Oct. Enjoy Appalachian mountain music from Nelson Thomason, bluegrass from Ed Teague & the Georgia Mountain Boys, folk music from George Hergen and more. Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356. Call 706-878-3983 for a complete schedule.

WOODSY WOMEN’S WEEKEND This women-only workshop covers wilderness cooking, archery, canoeing, hunter safety, orienteering and fishing. Unicoi State Park, Helen. June 16-18. 706-878-3983.

Hendersonville, N.C.MAIN STREET ANTIQUE SHOW More than 75 dealers present their wares at this annual event held in historic downtown Hendersonville rain or shine. June 15 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call 828-697-2022 for information.

Highlands, N.C. HIGHLANDS HOEDOWN Enjoy an evening of mountain bluegrass, clogging, square dancing and crafts fair every fourth Saturday through Sept. 7:30-10 p.m. $2-$5. Highlands Recreation Center. Call 828-526-4949 for information.??








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