Great, huge, delicious strawberries for a decent price! Very beautiful area. Very helpful people…read more Wish there was more produce other than just strawberries. Can't wait for next season!

This is a nice-looking place, close to town…read more We checked the hours - Open. Flags in the entryway say - Open. We park and go in. The staff tells us they are closed today. Only doing school field trips. Didn't apologize or invite us back. They seemed uncaring. We went down the road to LCCL Farms. They thanked us twice for coming and were very friendly and welcoming. It was a few extra miles to LCCL, but it was worth it.

Town Creek Valley Farm is a hidden gem in Talking Rock, Georgia. The corn maze is large and…read morepredominantly flat with enough unpredictable twists and turns to keep us on our toes but not frustrated. They provide a punch card that you follow a story line, solve puzzles and punch as you go throughout the maze. They have u-pick flowers that are reasonably priced and lots of cute photo spots to take pictures of your visit. We thoroughly enjoyed this corn maze which is family owned and operated. They also won't break the bank or drive a tractor through a protected trout stream (like nearby Yahoo Farm on 108 in Jasper).

Beautiful!!! This was the perfect end to our day and the nicest people. U-pick these gorgeous…read morezinnias or sunflowers while surrounded by the corn maze where you can hear the kids laughing trying to go through it and do g forget the cow in the next field watching us and mooing. I could have grabbed a chair and just stayed for a while. Don't miss a chance to check this little slice of heaven

We took a Sunday trip to Calhoun area to check out the cool Rock Garden. It's behind a Seventh day…read moreAdventist church with ample parking. Free to the public you can take in nature with a brook and nice flowers that accent the rock gardens. Their is a replica of different castles and of the Roman colissieum. A small Japanese garden and rocks with biblical verses are a nice touch. In addition, there are benches and a Calvary cross. It's a nice get away from the metro area.

Absolutely beautiful art work. We took the nature trail…read morewalk and loved it. Would highly recommend.

The 57th Annual Great Locomotive Chase Festival typically celebrates the historic Civil War event…read moreknown as the Great Locomotive Chase of 1862, where Union spies attempted to sabotage Confederate railroads. The festival usually features a variety of activities, including parades, reenactments, live music, craft vendors, and family-friendly events. Attendees can expect to enjoy historical exhibits that provide context about the original chase, along with activities aimed at engaging the community. Food vendors often play a significant role, offering local cuisine and festival favorites. Community participation is a highlight, with locals often dressing in period costumes and taking part in reenactments. The festival serves not only as an educational experience but also as a way to foster community spirit and celebrate local heritage. If you're looking for specifics about this year's events, attendance numbers, or standout moments, those details might depend on local news or festival updates.

IT'S FALL FESTIVAL SEASON!…read more Festival season is now underway and this year I have decided that we will attend a new crop of festivals that we have never attended. Our first fall festival happened to be the The Great Locomotive Chase Festival in Adairsville. The festival commemorates the great chase of "The General" after it was stolen, (by a group of Union soldiers), during a layover at the Kennesaw Depot. It traveled through Adairsville before being abandoned near Tunnel Hill. This festival features carnival rides, arts and crafts booths, food vendors, entertainment on a couple of stages, a parade and fireworks. It takes place over three days, (full days Friday and Saturday and half of a day on Sunday). Saturdays are always the biggest days and have the greatest amount of attendees so this is obviously the best day to attend. Admission is only $3 and allows you to attend all three days. Parking was only $3 and less than a block away from the festival. Festival day is very important so you start preparing the night before. Get that uniform ready, get a good night's sleep, have a plan for breakfast and make sure you have all of the pertinent information regarding time, place and weather. You want to leave early so that you can get there early because the vendors will. Many of the items such as jewelry and art are "one of a kind" so you definitely want first choice. This is the ultimate Yelping opportunity because it allows you to "shine the light" on small businesses that otherwise go unnoticed. Many of the vendors will offer unique items and this is the perfect time to start thinking about Christmas gifts. Adairsville was the perfect town to host this festival because of its historic roots, small town status and community spirit. Small towns really make the best festivals because of the "warm" people, family friendly atmosphere and great parking. Also, you not only get to experience the festival, you also get to explore the town, its history and local shops. This festival while not as large as other festivals was perfect for us. It was held at the center of Town along the Public Square with the town's historic buildings as the backdrop. The vendors were nicely spaced and there was a separate food court that including picnic tables for sitting and eating. During many festivals, you have to either stand and eat and find your own limited seating. We actually ate before arriving so did not purchase food from the court. When you travel to the smaller towns, you always encounter interesting groups like SOC, (Sons of the Confederacy,) and Georgia Carry, (Second amendment restoration). Don't presume to know what these groups are about. Step up to the table and ask them about their group or cause because they don't bite. These guys have always been very courteous and very informative while providing plenty of written information. Whenever possible, go to the source for your information instead of allowing others to interpret it for you. You will definitely be enlightened. I was happy that they started the music at the start of the festival (instead of hours later like some festivals). Browning Automatic was the group that performed this morning and they were great. I loved the classic rock tunes and was surprised at how talented these guys are, they really surprised me. We were able to sit on the bleachers to listen to them and enjoyed hearing them while we walked around the square. Today's festival included a parade which was the typical small town parade. It included the local sheriff and local community based sport teams and their little cheerleaders. It was cute to see all of these little athletes following along behind the high school football players. The parade route went right through the square, (no barriers) so it not only allowed everyone a close view, but made for great photos as well. The biggest surprise of the day was the local high school band which obviously spends a great deal of time practicing with a talented director because they could compete with any college band! They were great!

I've stopped here several times and gotten eggs and bread…read more Other items I've seen but not needed * Firewood * Cut your own Flowers * Various Peppers They have a small Frig with cold drinks and a few snacks. Eggs are straight from the Hens (not cleaned so wash before use). We didn't like the White Bread very much - very dense without a distinct taste. I've seen Raisin Bread as well. Stop and see what's available when you come by; it varies a lot.

I attended one of Jess' Bus Building Workshops and it was amazing! I was brand new to working on…read moreconverting a bus when I arrived and by the time I left I felt confident in working on my own bus. Using what Jess taught, I was able to completely convert a 15 year old short school bus from start to finish, into a full-time Camper/Skoolie. The way Jess explains and demonstrates tasks made it incredibly simple to understand and absorb the knowledge. She was very patient with my lack of experience and even provided additional resources for me to utilize when I got back home and was working on my conversion solo. I highly recommend any and all workshops/classes/seminars that Jess offers regardless of your current skill level!!

Jess lives and breathes her beautiful passions, and it is a gift that she shares her knowledge and…read morecan do attitude with those that are looking for support and inspiration. I followed Jess on instagram for years before making my way down to north Georgia to work on a few of my bus projects with her. She open her doors and carved out a significant chunk of time to work and live with a stranger and her kid. We built out an electrical system, installed a new RV door, moved my wood stove (sealing the old hole and making another), built a new bed, and more. Jess was patient, always willing to explain complex processes again and again until my slower brain understood completely, encouraging of me doing what I could do myself, and worked her butt off to make my bus dreams come true before we had to leave. I would absolutely recommend learning from Jess, especially if you are not confident building and/or are female identifying. Just go! You won't regret it.

While some may not agree as the subject matter is a bit esoteric, I had quite a bit of fun…read moreattending the Georgia Marble Festival last year (2015). This festival is held in October and as such has many of the offerings you would find during the fall. It starts out with a 5K on Saturday and a parade later in the day. There's also a large field that holds mostly North-Georgia locals with various wares for sale, including home-baked goods, arts-and-crafts and the like. This last is much more like the country markets that I'm used to seeing in my smallish home town. What makes this festival really special though is the subject matter. I became interested in the marble quarried from North Georgia as my home in Atlanta is wrapped in material from there referenced as "Cherokee Marble" - my home has 4 different gauges of white stone stacked/interlocked going entirely around the perimeter - it's quite beautiful. We drove up for the festival to see what it's all about, but also to take advantage of the tours of the local, still operating quarries. Turns out that much of the white monument stone was used in Washington DC and other state capitals as it's of a quality and hardness that makes it good for full-weather exposure (something I learned while attending the tours). It's now used much less than previously, with the finer quality stone sitting in reserve for use (it's mostly marked so it can be re-used when needed so that the veining and color matches). The tour is very good and worth attending - there are a few departures each day so you can fit it into other activities. The festival is very kid-friendly and a good way to escape the city and learn about an important resource. If you're clever you can time your trip to hit one of the big local "family style" restaurants, depending on where you're coming from. Otherwise, have a fried pie or funnel cake and live life.

Wonderful B&B and ranch rolled into one. Visited for our 59th Anniversary. Pam was attentive,…read morecourteous and fun to visit with. Gave us wonderful history of her place. Great breakfast great place to stay.

Truly a wonderful experience in a beautiful location. The ranch is beautiful, the food is…read moreexcellent, and the hospitality is second to none. The warmth of conversation and stories that flow through this ranch will be something that will bring me back the next time I need a break from city noise.