Haunted Depot and Hayrides - 10/10 & 10/31/2008 at 7 pm - 11 pm Experience the Legend of the Haunted Depot in downtown Ringgold, Georgia. Built in 1849, this depot is a historic spot haunted by a fallen Civil War Soldier. Continue your Haloween experience with the Haunted Hayride. Come and join the fun this October. $5 admission. Phone: 706-935-5290 - Location: Downtown Ringgold, US Hwy. 41, 155 Depot Street, Ringgold, GA 30736 - Directions: I-75 Ringgold Exit 348. Turn left on Alabama Hwy. (151) to US Hwy 41. Turn right on US Hwy 41. Follow 41 through Downtown Ringgold. Ringgold Depot is on left before RR overpass

Pumpkinfest Country Craft Fair - 10/11-10/12/2008 at 10 am - 6 pm Pumpkins, hayrides, petting zoo, ponyrides, inflatables, cornfield maze, exotic animals, live music and food. Phone: 770-386-8688 - Location: 337 Cassville Rd, Cartersville, GA 30120

Oktoberfest 2008 - 10/1-10/31/2008
Fun includes authentic German bands, food and beer. Spend the evening dancing the Polka and Chicken dance, or relax in the adjacent beer garden and enjoy the crisp night air. Whichever section of the huge Festhalle you like best, be sure to sample the fresh-cooked wurst and large variety of German beers. Admission: $7 - $9 adults half price 6-16, under 6 free Active or retired military free
Phone: 706-878-1619 - Location: Greater Helen Chamber of Commerce, 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen, GA - Directions: GA Highway 75 into Helen. Turn right on Munich Strasse. Turn right on Edelweiss. Office @ Festhalle.

Saturday Evening Music Concert Series - 10/4, 10/11, 10/18 & 10/25/2008 Musicians perform each Saturday at 8pm. Regional musicians perform a variety of music from Appalachian Mountain, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music. The program lasts from June-mid-November. These programs will be "pass-the-hat" donations for the musicians. $3 parking. Phone: 706-878-2201 ext. 305 - Location: Unicoi State Park and Lodge, 1788 Highway 356 Rd, Helen, GA 30545. Directions: Located 2 miles northeast of Helen via Ga. Hwy. 356.

Appalachian Jam - 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25/2008 at 2 pm - 6 pm
Listen to the sounds and songs of yesteryear. North Georgia's mountain music singers and pickers will appear on the grounds of the historic Dahlonega Gold Museum. Enjoy acoustic and old-time strings as the sounds of yesterday fill the air. Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400.

Visiting Artist Series -10/4-10/5, 10/11-10/12, 10/18-10/19 & 10/25-10/26/2008 9 am-4:45pm Artists and craftspeople from Georgia and surrounding states will demonstrate their arts and crafts. They will have their works for sale in the museum. $2.50 - $4. $3 parking.
Phone: 706-864-3513 - Location: Dahlonega Gold Museum Historic Site, #1, Public Square, Dahlonega - Directions: On the Public Square in Dahlonega, 5 miles west of GA. Hwy. 400.

2008 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival - 10/10 - 10/19/2008
With its mild temperatures and colorful fall foliage, the North Georgia Mountains provide a perfect fall escape. Featuring an ideal family adventure. Fairgrounds will be filled with arts, crafts, history, music and excitement during the annual festival. Phone: 706-896-4191 - Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA - Directions: Located along Georgia Highway 76 in Hiawassee, GA

2008 Sorghum Festival - 10/11-10/12 & 10/18-10/19/2008 at 9 am - 5 pm
Syrup making fesivatl with all handmade mountain crafts, music, games, and antique car show. Admission free, donations excepted. Phone: 706-745-4745 - Location: Blairsville, GA

Fall Hoedown - 10/18/2008 at 2 pm - 9 pm Celebrate autumn’s arrival with a 2 p.m. cakewalk, 4:30 p.m. hayrides, 5 p.m. chili and drinks for sale, 6:30 p.m. campfire and dancing, and finally at 8 p.m. a professional storyteller around a bonfire. $3 parking. Phone: 706-745-2628 - Location: Vogel State Park, 7485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, GA. Directions: Located 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129.

Halloween on the Square - 10/31/2008 at 5:30PM - 7:30 PM
Trick or treating in a safe environment. Candies, goodies, apple bobbing, pizza eating, costume judging and lots of fun. Call for additional information and times. Phone: 706-896-4966 - Location: Hiawassee Town Square