March 2022

Spring is on it’s way in Blue Ridge! The flowers are blooming, the weather is warm, and the Blue Ridge Mountains are green with spring foliage. One of our favorite parts of the arrival of spring in Blue Ridge is the return of great events! Starting in March there’s fun to be had just about every weekend. So get outside and enjoy this beautiful spring weather! 

2022 Georgia Wine Highway
March 1^st – March 31^st 
Location: Blue Ridge area

Join in the fun, because the whole month of March is wine highway month! Drink wine from vineyards and wineries all over the state of Georgia! Some of our local wineries that are participating this year are Georgia Wine Depot, Cartecay Vineyards, Chateau Meichtry, Crane Creek Vineyards, Engelheim Vineyards, and Odom Springs Vineyards. Purchase your wine highway passport which includes a collector’s glass and 4 tastings at participating wineries. Check their website for more information: http://www.georgiawine.com/?fbclid=IwAR1pdqXnpepU02qOgruIiuiZWaYZ7NPOQJ82oZ0xLerbgy5pgyYnQY_Yik4 

Youth Art Month 
March 1^st – March 31^st 
Location: The Art Center: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association 

Come admire and celebrate the works of local young artists from Fannin County and Copper Basin schools. This years theme is “Art Connects Us.” 

Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing 
March 3^rd – March 31^st 
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing 

Stop by Grumpy Old Men Brewery Thursdays to sing along to your favorite songs for karaoke night! And drop by select Fridays & Saturdays from 3pm – 6pm for great drinks, great music, and a great time. With indoor and outdoor seating available you can even bring your dog to join in the fun! Enjoy a delicious hotdog from Jeff’s Hotdog’s while you listen to some fantastic local artists!

March 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st: Karaoke Thursday 
March 4^th: Travis Bowlin  
March 19^th: The Orange Walls 
March 25^th: Gregg Erwin 
March 26^th: Karaoke Saturday 

Thursday Fun Runs at the Riverwalk
March 3^rd – March 31^st 
Location: Riverwalk Shops

Partake in a fun run every Thursday night at 5:30pm! You’ll leave from the Burra Burra, and the 3.1 mile run will take you by the Toccoa river and through town. You’ll get to run through 2 states and cross the famous steel bridge! After the run stay for drinks at the Burra Burra overlooking the Toccoa River. Don’t walk, RUN to this great event!

Live Music at Tooney’s 
March 3^rd – March 31^st  
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue

Come on out for live music at Tooney’s HUGE music venue select Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy the best live music McCaysville has to offer! Check their website often for live music updates. And every Thursday night get ready to take to the stage with open mic night!

March 3^rd: Taylor Austin Dye LIVE 
March 4^th: Rusted Melody 
March 5^th: The Chris Key Band 
March 10^th, 17^th, 24^th, 31^st: Open Mic Night 
March 11^th: Canon Tyler & the Spare Parts
March 12^th: The Wandering Willows 
March 19^th: Tooneys One Yr Anniversary w/ Cabin Fever 
March 25^th: Zach Crumly & Taylor Cromer 

Trouble at the Tropicabana
March 3^rd – March 20^th 
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater 

If you’re looking for a show that has love and a little mystery to it than Trouble at the Tropicabana is the show for you! This comedic murder mystery show has everything! Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs now till March 20th, call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets!

Women on the Water Retreat 
March 4^th – March 6^th 
Location: Noontootla Creek Farms 

Calling all lady fisherman! This weekend retreat is for you! Join in the fun at Noontootla Creek Farms for their first ever Women on the Water Retreat. This is an inclusive 3 day and 2 night retreat where you will learn the art of fly fishing. Only 8 spots available so sign up now! 

Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
March 4^th – March 26^th 
Location: Misty Mountain Hops

Misty Mountain Hops is a music-centric restaurant and pub so it’s only fitting that they bring in live music. Stop on by Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm – 9pm for great food and great live music from local artists!

March 4^th: Doctor Paul Constantine
March 5^th, 11^th: Andrew Golden
March 12^th: Canon Tyler 
March 18^th: Dan Foster 
March 19^th: Dave Flowers 
March 26^th: Maddie Lane 

Live Music at Hook & Eye
March 4^th – March 18^th 
Location: Hook & Eye Rooftop Bar

Take in downtown Blue Ridge from the roof of the Hook & Eye! This restaurant features excellent cuisine, a full bar, great views, an inviting atmosphere inside, live music on select nights and balcony seating on the outside!

March 4^th: Adrian Stover
March 18^th: David Welch 

Cork & Canvas
March 5^th 
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association 

Come to the Art Center for a night of fun drinking wine and supporting local art. The event will include a wine grab, silent auction, a count the corks raffle, delicious food, and live music! Your $40 ticket includes free wine samples, a commemorative BRMAA glass, a complimentary glass of wine, and gourmet food selections. And all proceeds of this great event go towards our local youth art programs! 

Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards 
March 5^th – March 20^th 
Location: Cartecay Vineyards 

Sip on delicious wine surrounded by the North Georgia Mountains! Enjoy live music select Saturdays & Sundays from 1:30pm – 5:30pm. Listen to the music of local artists while enjoying your wine outside either on the Chimney Patio or the Tasting Barn’s covered porch. Live music, good wine, and beautiful mountain scenery; it doesn’t get much better than that!

March 5^th: Thomas Hinds 
March 6^th: Lindsay Beth Harper 
March 12^th: Jesse Black 
March 13^th: Gabe & Jadie 
March 19^th: Daisy Chain 
March 20^th: Luke Woltanski 

Live Music at Bin 322 Wine & Tapas Bar
March 5^th – March 26^th 
Location: Bin 322 Wine & Tapas Bar

Where else can you find regional wines from all over the world, tapas and other delicious international platters, and live music!? At Bin 322 Wine & Tapas Bar! Drop by select Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm – 9pm to enjoy live music from local artists and choose from their great wine selection. And on Monday nights from 6pm – 8pm join in on SINGO, music style bingo! There’s always fun to be had at Bin 322!

March 5^th: Lay Labean 
March 12^th: Rusted Melody
March 19^th: Loose Shoes Duo 
March 26^th: Trailer Hippies 

Stand Up Comedy Tour
March 18th 
Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery

Get ready for a night of laughs at the Stand Up Comedy Tour! Top-notch travelling comedians will make you laugh all night long! Grab a glass of wine or a beer and let the laughter flow! 

St. Patrick’s Day Parade
March 19^th 
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge 

Things are looking green around Blue Ridge! Join us for our annual St. Patrick’s Day parade! The parade kicks off Downtown at 11am. And afterwards stick around for brews, food, and shopping! Wear your best green outfit and come on down!

Yappy Hour
March 19^th 
Location: Grandaddy Mimm’s 

Drink some delicious drinks and have a great time all while you help animals in our local community at Grandaddy Mimm’s. Your $25 ticket will include a choice of one signature drink, a limited edition Safe Pet Project glass, a food ticket, and a ticket for each raffle. Come on down! 

Women Playing Hamlet 
March 24^th – March 27^th 
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

See a woman play Hamlet for a change! When Jessica is cast as Hamlet everyone tells her not to do it, but with the help of her crazy acting couch can she really pull it off? The show will play Thursday – Saturday at 7:30pm and Sunday at 2pm!

Movie Night at Deep Root Orchard
March 25^th 
Location: Deep Root Orchard

Watch a free movie under the stars at Deep Root Orchard. The movie is “Deliverance” and starts at 8:20pm. Bring blankets and pillows and get comfy as you enjoy your movie. And if you’re in the need for movie snacks concessions will be sold as well!

The Great Ape Escape 5Kish
March 26^th 
Location: Project Chimps

Admire the adorable chimps as you race in a 5K around the property! This is their very 1^st Great Ape Escape 5K and it’s sure to be a blast!