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Oct. 2- NERA’s Coosawattee Guided Paddle
Join us at New Echota Rivers Alliance for this 15 mile paddle trip through the Coosawattee’s scenic corridor. For more information contact New Echota Rivers Alliance at 706-263-4002
October 8-11: Columbus Day Sidewalk Sale
Prime Outlet Calhoun is hosting a Labor Day Sidewalk Sale. For more information contact Janet Paulsen at 706-602-1300.
Oct. 14 Business Expo
The 12th Annual, Small Business Development Committee’s Business Expo is set for Thursday, October 22, from 11:00 am until 5:30 pm at the Sonoraville Recreation Complex. The event is open to any business operating in Gordon County, with Chamber members receiving a discounted booth fee. Participating businesses have a wonderful opportunity to network with one another and meet all the visitors from Calhoun-Gordon County. For more in formation or to register, contact Joni Harbin at the Chamber, 706-625-3200, or via email at jharbin@gordonchamber.org. Booths are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no admission fee for the event, which typically attracts well over 1,000 visitors.
Oct 15-16 Antique Engine & Tractor Show
Cherokee Capital Fairgrounds, 9:00 to 4:00 p.m., Free Admission and Parking. Enjoy daily parade of power, tractor games for adults, games for children, show memorabilia and food. An old threshing machine will be in operation. All brands, models, implements welcome. Vendors, Exhibits and Demonstrations encouraged. Enjoy our famous pinto bean & cornbread dinner on the 17th at 11 am. Membership not required. Contact Jimmy Prince (706 625-3192) or Neal Russell (706 629-2812) for more information
Oct 16 - Frontier Day
Step back into the early 19th century as the buildings and historic grounds of the Cherokee Capital of New Echota come alive with the sights, sounds and smells of frontier life in the Cherokee Nation. All historic buildings will be open for tours and demonstrations such as flint knapping, music, black powder weapons, candle making, printing press demonstrations, open hearth and Dutch oven cooking, and more will be given throughout the day. New Echota State Historic Site is located on State Highway 225 N, Off exit 317 of I-75. 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM $5.00 Children 5 and under free. 706-624-1321.
Oct. 29 Trick or Treat
Prime Outlets of Calhoun will be hosting a Trick or Treat starting at 5:30 pm. For more information contact Janet Paulsen at 706-602-1300.
Oct. 30 Harvest Fest 10 AM - 4 PM
Family fun with the annual Harvest Festival, featuring hayrides, outdoor music, food, artists booth, pie eating contest, fall games and more. Come to the Harris Arts Center for the Haunted House and “Peter Piper’s Pick a Pumpkin to Paint Patch.” For more information, 706-602-5570
Oct. 30 Downtown Trick or Treat
Celebrate Halloween by coming to downtown Calhoun or family fun and spooky outfits! For more information contact 706-629-2599.
Oct. 30- Fall Foliage Paddle
Come join us to paddle and enjoy the beautiful changing color of the leaves as fall approaches. This paddle consists of Etowah and Coosa Rivers. For more information contact New Echota Rivers Alliance at 706-263-4002.