Repainting The Blue Line
IGA Parking Lot, Toccoa/ Ocoee Streets, Copperhill/McCaysville
The TriCities unique location along the state line between Georgia & Tennessee gives rise to
one of our favorite tourist attractions ... The Blue Line.
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.
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.
Fourth Annual Copper Basin Easter Egg Hunt
March 22nd, 2008. 3:00pm, West Tennessee Avenue Ball Field, Copperhill, TN
Open to all children under age 12. Prizes and free photos with the Easter Bunny!
May
Spring Whole Town Yard Sale and Sidewalk Sale
Various Locations in downtown Copperhill and McCaysville. May 3rd,2008. 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.
For information or to rent a booth location call Linnea Hansen at 706-492-5541
July
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Independence Celebration & Fireworks
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville
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 (aproximately 9:30 pm). Our 2008 display will be conducted
on Thursday Evening, July 3rd. 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.
September
Fall Whole Town Yard Sale and Sidewalk Sale
Various Locations in downtown Copperhill and McCaysville. September 27th,2008. 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. For vendor locations
call Linnea Hansen at 706-492-5541.
October
Halloween Costume Parade and Trick or Treat "Safe Zone"
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville, October 31st, 2008, 4:30 pm
Ghosts & goblins come out in their best costumes to compete in the annual Halloween Costume Parade.
The 2008 parade offers $350 is cash prizes to participants. You must register and wear a registration
number to compete for prizes. Sign up in advance at the New York Restaurant or the Copperhill Rock
and Mineral Company in Copperhill, or beginning 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 "kiddie" 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.
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. At 6:30pm costume parade
winners will be announced, and prizes awarded, in the parking lot of the BB&T.
December
Light Up The Basin
Downtown Copperhill/McCaysville, December 5th,2008, 6:00 pm
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 night before the annual Kiwanis Christmas Parade. The evening begins at
6 pm, at the McCaysville Branch of United Community Bank, where Mayor Buddy Finch helps light
McCaysville's official Christmas Tree. A procession of Christmas carolers then parades by candlelight to
the Copperhill Branch of the BB&T Bank, for another tree lighting ceremony.
Participants then make their way to Copperhill City Hall, to help Mayor Herb Hood light Copperhill's
Yule tree. The crowd then moves back down Grande Avenue for the lighting of the wreath of the Old
Steel Bridge. Following the tree lightings, celebrants warm up with free hot chocolate and cookies,
at Rivers Crossing Mall. Santa Claus will pay a special visit at 6:30 pm, to listen
to the wish lists of local youngsters. There are free candy canes for all children in attendance,
and free pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
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