Annual Events in the Copper Basin
March/April
Repainting The Blue Line
IGA Parking Lot, Toccoa/ Ocoee Streets, Copperhill/McCaysville
Since the state line actually
cuts thru town (& a few buildings as well) the Business Association paints & maintains a blue line
representing the state line throughout our community so that visitors can see & know where the line
runs & be aware of which state a particular business or landmark is located in.
The Basin Rib Fest
Begins: Friday, April 29, 2011 at 5:00 pm Ends: Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 8:00 pm
Tasting begins: April 30, 2011 at 5:00 pm and last until we run out
We will be cooking off to
see who has the best ribs in the Copper Basin. Ribs will be judged on
appearance, taste and tenderness. Categories for the cook off are. Backyard (non
professionals), Civil Service (Police, Fire & Rescue, etc.) Restaurants (the
Pros') and Churches. Each category will be competing for the Grand Prize of
$250.00 for the best overall ribs! Location: Bridge Street, McCaysville
Once or twice
a year the TriCities Business Association gets together to repaint & repair the Blue Line so that
many more children (& a few of us who are still kids at heart) can enjoy having their picture taken
standing with one foot in each state.
Annual Copper Basin Easter Egg Hunt
Date: April 23, 2011
Come out and join us as
1,000 stuff eggs are hide at the ball field, with prize eggs and a grand prize
egg for each age group 2:00pm, West Tennessee Avenue Ball Field,
Copperhill, TN
Open to all children under age 12. Prizes and free photos with the Easter Bunny!
Rubber Duck Race: Time: 1:00 pm Begins: at the Concrete Bridge, McCaysville Ends: Steel Bridge
May
Spring Whole Town Yard Sale and Sidewalk Sale
May 27th Auction For
Firework.
Named the best Mountain
Adventure Race by Blue Ridge Outdoors in 2008, the Blue Ridge Mountain
Adventure Race combines running, canoeing, and biking through in
Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains Location:
Blue Ridge, Georgia (starting point varies), end is in the downtown park
across the street from the Blue Ridge Depot May - September at Horseshoe Bend Park 6pm till
dark bring your supper, guitar, banjo. And have a Pickin' good time.
Various Locations in downtown Copperhill and McCaysville. April 30th, 2011. -
May 1st, 2011 9am to 3pm
Spend a day shopping for bargains around the Copper Basin. Dozens of yard sale locations
around the two cities. Local merchants offer special sidewalk sale bargains.
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Independence Celebration & Fireworks
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville
August Copper Basin River Fest
Date: August 20, 2011 Time: 7:00 am till done Locations:
All Races are Park to Park State to State!! (* kids)
Adult Bike Race:
Begins- Horseshoe Bend Park - 7:00 am - 8:00 am Race from park to park and state
to state. Begins at Horseshoe Bend Park and ends at Copperhill Baseball park.
$10.00 entry fee. 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place prizes will be awarded.
Registration Form
The TriCities Business Association continues a long standing Copper Basin tradition
of celebrating our nation's independence with a fireworks display from the top of "Tater Hill" in
McCaysville a half an hour past sunset (approximately 9:30 pm). Our 2011 display will be conducted
on Friday Evening, July 1st. The fireworks can be seen from almost all areas of town. Stores &
Restaurants will be open late, with live music and entertainment at several locations downtown.
Other activities during the Independence Day weekend include an old fashioned street parade on Main Street
in Ducktown, a Pancake Breakfast in Epworth and Miner's
Homecoming Activities all weekend.
Business Kayak Race: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Begins at Horseshoe Bend Park and ends at Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking. $50.00 entry fee. Trophy will go to winning business. Along with bragging rights! And will be up for grabs in next years race. A 2nd and 3rd place prize will be awarded.
Tube Race: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Begins at McCaysville City Park and ends at Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking. $20.00 entry fee 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes will be awarded.
Rubber Duck Race: 6:00 pm See local merchants to purchase a duck. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place prizes will be awarded.
September
Fall Whole Town Yard Sale and Sidewalk Sale Event:
Smoke on the River
Various Locations in downtown Copperhill and McCaysville. September 24th, 2011. 9am to 3pm
Spend a day shopping for bargains around the Copper Basin. Dozens of yard sale locations
around the two cities. Local merchants offer special sidewalk sale bargains.
Dates: September 23 to September 24, 2011 Time: Begins September 24th 12:00 pm Ends September 25th 8:00 pm Location: Bridge Street, Nifty 50’s Patio
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Halloween
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville, October 29th., 2011, 4:15 pm
Ghosts & goblins come out in their best costumes to compete in the annual
Halloween Costume Parade. The 2011 parade offers 1st Place Medals for winners in
each category. You must register and wear a registration to compete for prizes.
Sign up at 4:15 pm on Parade day in the parking lot of the First Baptist Church
of McCaysville.
Prizes will be awarded by ages groups, with other prizes for best group costume,
best dressed pet, and best float, among others. All floats must be hand-pulled,
no motorized vehicles are allowed in the parade, except for "kiddies" cars.
Judging will be conducted beginning at 4:30pm in the First Baptist Parking lot.
The parade begins at 5:00pm and proceeds down Toccoa Avenue/Ocoee Street to the
BB&T Bank. Winners will be announced at 4:50 pm and lead the Halloween Parade.
After the parade, costumed children can collect free treats from downtown
merchants during the Trick or treat safe zone from 5:30 to 6:30pm. At 6:00pm,
compete for prizes during the annual "scream contest" outside the United
Community Bank in McCaysville
Veterans Walk Date: November 13, 2011 Location & Time: Begins McCaysville Church of Christ at 2:00 pm
December
The opening of the annual Copper Basin Christmas Village is Friday, November 25th and begins with Light up the Basin. Come out and join us every Friday and Saturday Night from November 25th until Saturday, December 17th for Christmas Festivities, such as photos with Santa (located within Christmas is Here), Themed Christmas Buildings (located throughout Copperhill and McCaysville), Christmas Carolers and local merchants will be staying open late. Festivities begin each Friday and Saturday night at 5:30 pm. The Copper Basin Christmas Village will be open until December 31st; however, festivities will end Saturday, December 17th.
Light Up The Basin
Copper Basin Residents,
young and old are invited to help throw the switch to 'Light Up the Basin' for
the holiday season. Local communities coordinate their Christmas Lighting
Ceremonies in a single evening of celebration the Friday after Thanksgiving. The
evening begins at 6 pm, at the McCaysville Branch of United Community Bank,
where the Mayor helps light McCaysville official Christmas Tree. A procession of
Christmas carolers then parades by candlelight to Dr Muses Office where
entertainment will be provided by Connie Davis Singing School. Following the
tree lightings, celebrants can visit Santa at Christmas Is Here!