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Northeast GA Celebrates Independence Day 2009

Want to spend time with your family this weekend?  Don’t want to clean up firework debris on the 5^th?   Looking for Independence Day events in Northeast Georgia?  Have you been going to the same event every year because you don’t know any other events in Northeast Georgia?  Here is a list of a few of the many Fourth of July celebrations happening in Northeast Georgia.

If you need more information about any of these events, please contact the event hosts.

Oh behalf of Warp Speed Errands, The Errand Goddess wishes you and your family a safe and fun Fourth of July for 2009.

Buford

July, 03rd 2009 to July, 04th 2009

Fireworks Pricing:

After 3:00 pm – $14.99 per person

After 7:00 pm – $8.00 per vehicle and $10.00* per person Water Park Admission

*Price is per person and does not include tax

Lake Lanier Islands Resort

7000 Holiday Road

Lake Lanier Islands, GA

(800) 840-LAKE

http://www.lakelanierislands.com/index.php

“Lake Lanier Islands Resort hosts 4th of July Gala Weekend & Fireworks Extravaganza.  Enjoy one of the many attractions such as live entertainment at the Beach and Water Park, golf at the NEW Legacy on Lanier Golf Club, an overnight stay at Legacy Lodge, horseback riding, and the largest fireworks display in North Georgia. … Throughout the weekend, families can also take pony and trail rides at the Equestrian Center, participate in special poolside events at Legacy Lodge and Conference Center, as well as rent ski boats, pontoons, and houseboats from Harbor Landing.”

Gainesville

July 4, 2009

12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

American Legion Post 7

Laurel Park on Lake Lanier

3100 Old Cleveland Highway

Gainesville, GA

“Come by boat or by car with parking $5. Gates open at noon. Snowcones, hot dogs and hamburgers, Coca-Cola products, horse shoes, and karaoke. Fireworks at dusk.”

Helen

July 4, 2009

02:00 PM to 07:00 PM

$5 per person, under 12 free

Nacoochee Events

RiverMist Lodge

Habersham Winery

7025 S. Main Street

Helen, GA

706-878-1234

“Bluegrass music with David Blackmon and Curley Maple, games, live grill, bean bag toss, bocce ball, horseshoes, volleyball and more. 706-878-1234 or 706-878-9463. No pets.”

Madison Co

July 4, 2009

04:00 PM to 10:00 PM

FREE Admission and FREE Parking

Graves Mountain Lodge

Route 670 (Madison Co)

Syria, GA 22743

540-923-4231

http://www.gravesmountain.com/

“A July 4th country celebration features delicious food, kid-friendly activities, live music by Jimmy”O” and a spectacular fireworks display. Bring your own lawn chairs and/or blankets.”

Dahlonega

July 4, 2009

08:30 AM to 10:00 PM

Historic Town Square,

1 Public Square

Dahlonega, GA

706-864-3711

“Celebrate the Fourth family-style in Dahlonega on the historic town square. Planning is underway, and we have an amazing day of activities, concerts and events scheduled. The day will culminate with a spectacular fireworks show over the NGCSU Drill Field.”

http://www.dahlonega.org/index.php/festivals/440-4th-of-july-family-celebration.html

Suches

July 4, 2009

07:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Suches Fire Department

Independence Day Fireworks Display

Woody Gap School

Ga. 60

Suches, GA

706-439-6095

“On the field behind the Woody Gap School in Suches. Fireworks will begin at dark but the festivities start earlier as the Suches community and visitors gather around 7 p.m. for hot dogs, soft drinks and snacks. Duck race in the creek behind the school. Patriotic and old time mountain music.”

Mountain City

July 4, 2009

11:00 PM to 10:00 PM

$5 parking.

Black Rock Mountain State Park

3085 Black Rock Mountain Parkway

Mountain City, GA 30562

706-746-2141

Celebrate with fun games and contests, good food, and great music. The event begins at 11 a.m. with field games such as balloon toss and watermelon seed spittin’. Noon lunch includes BBQ, baked beans, chips, and a birthday cake. More games are planned after lunch, with live gospel/bluegrass during the evening.

Lavonia

July 4, 2009

10 AM to 4:30 PM

$2 for putt-putt tournament, plus $5 parking

Old Fashioned 4th of July

Tugaloo State Park

1763 Tugaloo State Park Rd

Lavonia, GA 30553

706-356-4362.

“Saturday, Events will begin with our 10 a.m. bicycle parade. Old-time games on the ballfield at 1 p.m. include sack races, three-legged races, relays, egg and water balloon tosses, and other events. At 3 p.m. we will hold our annual putt putt tournament for ages 12 and younger.”

Off the beaten path:

Tallulah

July 4, 2009

9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

4th of July Gorge Floor Hike

$5 parking

Tallulah Gorge State Park

338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr

Tallulah Falls, GA 30573

706-754-7981.

“Explore this stunning gorge with a ranger-led hike. First travel down 535 steps to a river crossing, then climb boulders and logs to get to Sliding Rock. Wear your swimsuit if you want to cool off in the natural slide. Bring water and snacks”.

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