City of Copperhill Tennessee – Polk County TN

Copper Basin Rib Fest

  • April 26, 2011
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Barbecued RibsDo you think you barbecue the best ribs around? If you do, sign up for the Copper Basin Rib Fest and compete for a great cash prize. This cook off will be on April 30, 2011 on Bridge Street in McCaysville, Georgia. Tasting begins at 5 PM and judging will begin at 5:30 PM. The ribs will be judged on tenderness, taste, and appearance. There are 4 different categories to compete in and they are: Backyard (non professionals), Civil Service (Firemen, Police, etc.), Restaurants (Pros) and Churches. If you are interested in competing in the cook off, call Adam Davenport at 706-492-6014 or Dale Jackson at 706-492-5000.

If your interests are more on the eating side, come on out to get a taste. The cost of all the ribs you can eat are $10 for adults, $6 for children 8 and under.

Also part of this day of fun is a Rubber Duck Race starting at 1 PM at McCaysville Park and ending at the steel bridge. Enter the race by getting a duck for $5 at one of the local area merchants or participating members of the Tri Cities Business Association. Prizes will be given for the first 10 ducks to finish the race by making it to the steel bridge.

The Tri Cities Business Association is sponsoring the Rib Fest and the Rubber Duck Race and all proceeds will go to benefit their future events.

Make a day of it and come out early to browse around the 1st Biannual City Wide Yard Sale covering both Copperhill, Tennessee and McCaysville, Georgia. The yard sale will start at 8:30 AM and end at 4 PM. You never know what treasures you might find! For more information and to set up a space, contact Ann Conyers at 423-548-6560.

Open Mic Night at the Opry

  • April 4, 2011
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Singer with guitarPromote your singing and songwriting skills by signing up for Open Mic Night at the Copperhill Opry in Copperhill, Tennessee on April 30, 2011. Showcase your talents on their new stage with new lights and a new sound system! Be prepared to perform two original songs and one or two cover songs. You can perform by yourself with an acoustic guitar or bring along someone to accompany you. Sign up at copperhilltennessee.com.

Performers need audiences. Make sure to mark your calendar to come out for an evening of entertainment and to listen to some who might be the next big star! There is a $5 cover charge for those who are not performing.

The Copperhill Opry is located at:
150 Main St.
Copperhill, TN

Ratz in the Attic

  • March 11, 2011
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Put on your dancin’ shoes and prepare for a great Saturday night out on the town at Ann’s Pickin’ Parlor in nearby McCaysville, Georgia on March 12, 2011. The band, Ratz in the Attic will be on stage from 8 PM to 11 PM.

Ratz in the Attic perform throughout Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina and have a good mix of Southern Rock, Classic Rock, Country, Blues, and Jazz in their song list. They cover songs from bands like the Beatles, Eric Clapton, ZZ Top, Wilson Pickett, and the Commodores just to name a few. When they are in the house, you better be ready to rock!

Ann’s Pickin’ Parlor is located at:
14 Kingstown Street
McCaysville, Georgia
706-492-5030

Group Rafting Specials

  • March 4, 2011
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Rafting down the Ocoee RiverPlanning a group adventure? How about rafting down the Ocoee River in Tennessee or the Nantahala River in North Carolina? Here are some group specials the Rolling Thunder River Company offers for their customers.

If you are planning a trip during the week, groups of 15 or more can stay 1 night in the bunkhouse for FREE! This offer is good for Monday through Thursday of any week.

Group leader in groups of 25 or more rafts for FREE. Group leader in groups of 10 to 25 will get a picture of their raft on a CD  for FREE.

Groups of 10 or more benefit from discounts in rafting and lodging.

Plan your trip before Memorial Day or after Labor Day and get off season rates.

Contact 1-800-408-7238 for more information and reservations on whitewater rafting.

They also offer tubing, kayaking and canoe trips down the Toccoa River. For information and reservations on these trips contact 1-800-492-5720.

The Nantahala River Rafting Center is located at:
10160 Hwy. 19 West
Bryson City, NC

Ocoee River/Toccoa River Center is located at:
20 Hughes St.
McCaysville, GA

Whitewater Rafting

  • March 4, 2011
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Whitewater RaftingWarm weather is just around the corner and with that comes outdoor adventures! Plan your next rafting trip down the Ocoee River with Ocoee Adventure Center in Copperhill, Tennessee. From March 19, 2011 through April 17, 2011, they are offering 20% off all rafting trips. This offer is not good with any other discounts. Advance reservations are required and you must mention the special at the time of booking to take advantage of the great savings. Space is limited so you should make your reservations soon!

To make reservations or to get more information about rafting trips call 1-888-RAFT-OAC (723-8622)

The Ocoee Adventure Center is located at:
4651 Highway 64
Copperhill, TN

The Copperhill Opry

  • January 13, 2011
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The city of Copperhill has teamed up with a company called Copperhill Enterprises to bring music and entertainment to the Copperhill community. The Copperhill Opry is a national historic landmark and is now going to be used for events such as concerts, plays, recitals and more with the main focus being family entertainment.

The founders of Copperhill Enterprises are Ferris Maloof and Danny Davenport. Both of these men have deep roots in the Copperhill area. Mr. Maloof runs his family business, “Maloofs on the Corner” in downtown Copperhill. Mr. Davenport grew up in Copperhill/McCaysville and still has family living there. He left the area after school and worked at United Artists and then Warner Bros. in Atlanta, Georgia until retiring. He worked with many music recording artists throughout his career. They joined forces because of their love of the community and want to help make Copperhill a valuable destination for those who seek entertainment in the North Georgia Mountains.

Coming up in the spring of 2011 is a Golden Oldies Concert Series featuring Billy Joe Royal. Stay tuned for more details on this event.

The 1st Storyteller event coming to the Copperhill Opry features Walter Carter, the author of Gibson Guitars-100 Years of an American Icon. He will tell the story of the creator of the Gibson guitar, Orvil Gibson and the history of the guitars he created. More details to follow.

Copperhill City Hall is also located in the Copperhill Opry building as is located at:
152 Main St.
Copperhill, TN

Night Train to Santa’s Village

  • December 15, 2010
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Santa ClausEnjoy a festive evening aboard the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway as you travel to Santa’s Village in Copperhill/McCaysville. The evening excursion leaves the Blue Ridge train depot on December 17 and December 18, 2010 at 4:30 PM. Take in all the beautiful scenery as you travel for an hour aboard the train until you reach Santa’s Village located on a deck overlooking the Toccoa/Ocoee River in Copperhill/McCaysville. You will have plenty of time to wander through the town to see all the Christmas decorations, visit with Santa, and have a nice meal in one of the local eateries or even do a little shopping before boarding the train for the return trip at 8:30 PM.  Contact the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway at 706-632-9833 for more information and details on this trip.

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