Blairsville is located in Union County, Georgia. As a county seat, Blairsville is actually a small city, with a population of only 650 people. The history of the location is filled with stories related to settlers that came here to find gold, in the 18th century. Since then, Blairsville has developed into a small city, yet rich from a historical and cultural point of view.
Main Attractions within Blairsville
The Green Bean Festival is held every year, at the end of July, in Blairsville and it is a celebration surrounding the local agricultural harvests of green beans. All the activities that are organized during the festival revolve in a way or another around green beans and products that result from them. For example, there is an eating contest of Green Bean Pizza and a Recipe contest based on Green Bean dishes. In addition to these, there are a lot of fun activities for children and adults alike, such as: crafts and markets, workshops, parades and beauty pageants, which make this experience one you will very much enjoy.
The Sorghum Festival is another celebration based on local harvests, this time focusing on the sorghum agriculture in Blairsville. The festival is held in October and it is organized as such so that local producers can show off and sell their merchandise, mainly based on sorghum syrup. In plus, this period is also meant to be one of popularizing local values and cultural skills of all kinds, with which the inhabitants of Blairsville are proud to be associated.
The Misty Mountain Model Railroad is the perfect venue for a family visit in Blairsville. It features an impressive 0-gauge train display, complete with bridges and tunnels. It is a fun experience for both younger and older visitors, because anyone will be amazed by the complex and fully-functional railroad model.
The Meeks Park is the place where everyone comes during sunny days in Blairsville, in order to enjoy many outdoor activities and sports and to spend quality time with family and friends. Facilities cover sports fields and playgrounds for all to enjoy.
