Bear Days of the Appalachia at Brasstown Bald Event Date Thursday, July 3, 2025 10:00am - 2:00pm From the shores of Lake Chatuge to the peak of Brasstown Bald, there are countless ways to mark America’s birthday while creating memories to last an eternity. Plan your Towns County Independence Day adventure today and get ready for a holiday experience as stunning as it is unforgettable! Annual 4th of July Dining Room Buffet Dining Room 6321 US Hwy 76, Young Harris, GA, United States Join us in The Dining Room on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 5pm - 9pm for our Friday Night Seafood Buffet. Reservations are recommended and can be made online or by calling 706-379-4617. Make Reservations Online iMenuPro Menu -- 14 (v11) Style: Edible Interactive Forest Visitor Map Use the Interactive Forest Visitor Map to locate roads, campgrounds, trails and other recreation sites on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. You can zoom in for high resolution detail and change the background map to suit your needs. Using the Tools icon, you can print your map or save it as a Geo PDF map. You can also import your Geo PDF to your phone or Play golf or tennis, fish and hike, or swim in the indoor and outdoor pools. Ride horseback into the forest, valleys and beyond, go whitewater rafting, tubing, kayaking, and bird watching everywhere you go. Ask about arts and crafts, painting, ping pong and seasonal activities directed by the resort’s staff. WHEN: July 3, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM WHERE: Brasstown Bald, 2941 Highway 180 Spur, Hiawassee, GA 30546 HOURS: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM COST: Included with Brasstown Bald admission Join Gerald Hodge of Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears at Brasstown Bald for an educational and family-friendly event focused on North Georgia’s black bears. Bear Days of the Appalachia at Brasstown Bald Brasstown Bald View all dates Hiawassee July 4, 2025 Join us at Public House of Dahlonega for a July 4th weekend celebration! Enjoy our BBQ rib plate feature, Red, White & Boozy drink special, and festive jello shots all weekend long. Come on by after the Dahlonega patriotic downtown parade and keep the party going with great food, drinks, and fun! Looking forward to spending another 4th of July with Smokey Bear on Brasstown Bald! Come visit us! We'll be open today and tomorrow from 10am- 5pm. Located within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, the Brasstown Bald Visitor Information Center is the highest point in Georgia, rising 4,784 feet above sea level and just a short drive from Blairsville, Hiawassee, and Helen. Creekside Celebration of the Arts. Cool Mountain Festival at Brasstown Bald Mountain Visitors Center in July. Butternut Creek Festival – usually held in July. Hiawassee Festival of Arts – a juried fine arts & crafts festival held at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. Brasstown Bald is the highest and most accessible mountain summit in North Georgia, and is considered by many to be a virtual stairway to the heavens for visitors exploring the high country. The mountain summit is 4,784-feet above sea level, offering breathtaking vistas that reach into the mountainous country of four surrounding states within the southern Blue Ridge Mountains. The four states 5:00 pm - 9:00 pmAnnual 4th of July Dining Room Buffet The Brasstown Bald Visitors Center sits atop Georgia's highest mountain at 4,784 feet above sea level. Surrounded by the Chattahoochee - Oconee National Forest, its cloud-level observation deck offers stunning 360-degree views of the Southern Appalachian Mountains and valleys. July is packed with fun across the North Georgia Mountains, and 2025 is no exception! From festive 4th of July celebrations and dazzling fireworks shows to live music, art festivals, and family-friendly events, there’s something happening in every corner of Blairsville, Blue Ridge, and Hiawassee. If you’re planning a visit or looking for something new to enjoy close to home, here’s your OUR ANNUAL JULY 4TH COOKOUT Located at the Sunset Pavilion 6:30pm – 9:30pm Great Food! Family Fun! Our annual Independence Day Fireworks Display will begin at dark and our Sunset Pavilion is the perfect place to view the show. Click link for menu: July 4th – Sunset Cookout Explore 4th of July Weekend 2023 events & things to do in Brasstown. Spend the Independence day with family with Fourth of July Parade in Brasstown. Here is list of 4th July events and parties you can attend near Brasstown. Come join us and celebrate the 4th of July on Brasstown Bald! Open 10am - 5pm. We're looking forward to a "beary" good time this Friday, June 13 with Gerald Hodge of Appalachia Georgia Friends of the Bears. Gerald has dedicated his life to defending black bears in the Southeast. Join us at the Sunset Pavilion on Friday, July 4, 2025 from 6:30pm - 9:30pm for our Annual 4th of July Cookout. Great food! Family fun! Our annual Independence Day [] Situated in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Brasstown Bald claims the title of the loftiest peak in Georgia, reaching an impressive altitude of 4,784 feet (1,458 meters) above sea level.
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