13th ANNUAL DILLARD BLUEGRASS & BARBEQUE FESTIVAL

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northeast Georgia, Dillard comes alive July 31 - August 1 with two days of top bluegrass performers, plus World Class Barbeque Teams competing in the Georgia State Championship Cook-off sanctioned by the KCBS.

Live entertainment begins with the opening ceremonies @ 3:00pm Friday and continues until 9:00 pm. Saturday offers a full day of music for bluegrass enthusiasts, beginning at 11 am and continuing until 9 pm.

Admission is $10.00 for ages 12 and over. Children under 12 are free. BBQ sandwiches and plates cooked by BBQ pros are on sale as well as food for all tastes. All food sale profits benefit community charities. Free parking and shuttle service is provided. Eau de barbeque air freshener priceless! www.dillardbbq.org

Dinners at Persimmon Creek Vineyards

Welcome the arrival of spring with a Vernal Equinox Celebration on March 21st. The dinner will be held at the vineyard (where better?). Come and enjoy the first asparagus of spring!

Lavender’s Blue Dinner ~ Lavender is versatile in the kitchen and is prized by creative chefs as a culinary herb. Come and find out why! Saturday, June 27th

Sunflower Celebration Dinner ~ Please join Tasia Malakasis of Belle Chèvre cheeses and guest chef Virginia Willis for a Celebration of Sunflowers and Southern Fare! Saturday, July 25th

A Cornucopia of Flavors ~ a celebration of Persimmon Creek grown heirloom corn featuring Chef Hilary White of The Hil at Serenbe. Saturday, August 15th

Please call 706.212.7380 to make a reservation.