UPCOMING
EVENTS
Live Music Every Friday and Saturday Night
From 6-9 pm, we feature live local, regional and national entertainment.
Enjoy the Dining Room and Bar with crackling Fireplaces!
It’s the perfect way to spend a beautiful wintery evening in the North Georgia Hills!
Prime Rib Wednesdays!
Join us every Wednesday for The Flying Trout’s Prime Rib Dinner! Call to reserve your spot today. Each meal comes with a baked potato and vegetable
The Whiskey Mountain Band is Back!
Put on your dancing shoes (or boots) and head to The Copperhead Lodge. Grace and the boyz are back!
Memory Lane Classic Car show
Memory Lane Classic Car Show
Friday & Saturday, April 25th & 26th
8am-4pm
Spectator admission is $10/per person. Children 12 & under are free
Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventure Festival
Meet at the Downtown Blue Ridge City Park as local outfitters and fishing professionals give insight about trout fishing and other outdoor activities. Get tips about where, when and how to catch a variety of trout Free fly-fishing instruction. Resources for kayaking & mountain biking. Excursions to area trails and more!
Watch The Kentucky Derby on the Lawn at The Lodge!
Fun, Food & Fillies! Hang out, Picnic and watch the race on the Lawn overlooking The Lodge. Our Giant LED screen will feature the race and we will be serving up delicious food and beverages! VIP access includes premier seating and souvenir shirt! Everyone is invited!
Cooking Demonstration with Sheri Castle!
Gather at The Copperhead Lodge to experience a cooking demonstration with Sheri Castle. Chances are, you have one of her books in your cookbook collection! She has written under her own name and has ghost written for others. Her Southern Spirit shines in all she does. We are pleased that she will join us to demonstrate preparation and techniques for our new spring menu that she has designed for The Flying Trout! Fresh ingredients, Thoughtfully sources and always delicious!
After the demonstration, we will join Sheri at the table to enjoy southern favorites!
A great Mother’s Day gift! $100 per person
Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games
The Isles of Scotland come to the North Georgia Mountains!
Stay at The Copperhead Lodge to enjoy your visit to this long-standing mountain traditional festival
52nd Annual Helen to The Atlantic Balloon Race
The South’s oldest balloon event and the United States’ only long distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 20 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia’s Alpine Village – Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7:00 am, Thursday, June 5th, 2025. If the weather conditions are too windy or storms are forecast, the take off will be postponed until conditions are acceptable.
While the competition to the Atlantic continues, other balloonist compete in local events beginning Thursday evening around 6:00 pm. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30 am and 6:00 pm each day (weather permitting). The balloons will only fly for around 1 to 2 hours. There will be many opportunities available to the public; assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew or taking a tethered ride in a balloon. There will be approximately 20 balloons flying locally
Blairsville Cruisers Cruise In at The Copperhead Lodge
The Copperhead Lodge & The Flying Trout are proud to host The Blairsville Cruisers ‘Cruise In’ on Saturday, August 23rd.
Join us on the lawn as Classic Cars & Trucks Converge at The Lodge. All vehicles are invited and there’s no entry fee! Registration begins at 9am and Awards Ceremony is at 3:30.
Bring your vehicle or just come enjoy! Live Music with Mother Legacy on the Outdoor Stage! Food and Drinks for All Ages! Fun for the Whole Family!
Mother Legacy Returns to The Copperhead Lodge
Always a crowd favorite, Mother Legacy’s soulful sounds and powerful guitar return to The Lodge!
Georgia Death Race
The Copperhead Lodge and The Flying Trout Restaurant Cheer on our Guest Barry Reed as he Runs this 74mile torturous course!!!
Live Music Friday Night! Steve & Roger 6 - 9 pm
Enjoy live music every weekend. This weekend, Steve & Roger return!
Hunter Flanagan Appearing Live at The Lodge!
We are happy to welcome Hunter Flanagan for the first time this season. Join us for delicious food, excellent music, happy people and warm environment at The Copperhead Lodge Friday, March 14th 6pm
Get Ready! Michael Hulett Returns!
Making his return to The Copperhead Lodge, Michael Hulett brings his silky vocals and smooth jazz sounds to The Flying Trout at The Copperhead Lodge. Always a crowd favorite! Bring your dancing shoes!
Chilean Wine are featured at our next wine dinner!
We are so happy that Chilean wine expert Andres will be visiting The Copperhead Lodge on Tuesday, March 4th and bringing a selection of wines for us to sample. Our chef is preparing a menu curated to compliment each of the wines and we will gather together for a pairing dinner at 6pm in front of our crackling fire to enjoy good food, good wine and good people!
Dr. Paul Constantine Returns!
Dr. Paul, local favorite for smooth vocals with a bit of grit, returns by popular demand!
We love this versatile and talented artist, known nationally for his appearance on TV’s The Voice, but known locally as a musician’s musician.
Our February Pairing Dinner
This month’s pairing dinner features MoonRise Distillery spirits with a bourbon focus. Chef is pairing these quality heritage classics with unusual and delicious plates. Finale of eagle rare bourbon
Presidents' Day 2025
The Flying Trout is closed today, but we all will be celebrating great leaders of our great nation!
Mountain Gypsies Live
Curtis Jones reins as one of the most highly-respected flatpicking guitarist on the planet. Expanding on a legacy forged by musicians such as David Gilmour, Pat Metheny, Paco De Lucia, Doc Watson and Tony Rice, Jones is often called by fans and critics alike, “The World’s Fastest and Cleanest” acoustic guitarist.
Kim Jones is an artist, singer, and song-writer. Her vocal influences growing up were Wynonna Judd, Patty Loveless, Janice Joplin, Bobbie Gentry, Bonnie Raitt, and Stevie Nicks. Her Musical influences include Jaco Pastorious, Richard Wright, Bill Evans, John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk, and Mccoy Tyner. She plays upright Bass and sings with the Mountain Gypsy duo as well as occasional keyboard.
Blue Ridge Fire & Ice Chili CookOff
February 15th, 2025, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
790 Block of East Main St & Downtown City Park
Mark your calendars for live music, ice sculptures, amazing chili, and craft beer!
Valentine's Day at The Copperhead Lodge
Enjoy a four-course, prix-fixe dinner with lovingly prepared, delicious options including Tournedos of Beef Au Poivre, Macadamia Nut Encrusted Chilean Sea Bass plus dessert for $75 per person. Champagne, Wine or Cocktail pairings from Felicity’s Bar are also available. Optional Caviar Service with a selection of Sturgeon, Hackleback & Paddlefish Caviars with House Made Blinis and Chips.
Enjoy Dinner with the Melodic Chords of Steve & Roger
Steve & Roger’s Guitar melodies and smooth voices will provide the perfect backdrop for your Valentine’s meal.
First Annual POLAR PLUNGE
Come join us February 8th at 3:30. Jump into our refreshingly freezing pool and win a hand embroidered commemorative towel. We will donate $50 to a charity of your choice! Also receive 10% off your next dinner at The Flying Trout. Hot Toddies, Irish Coffee, Hot Chocolate too! Name your charity and $50 will be donated in your honor for your plunge!!!
Back by Popular Demand! Dr. Paul Constantine!
Dr. Paul returns to our dining room by popular demand! Join us by the fire, enjoy dinner and music by this favorite musician!
Get Ready to Dance!
The Whiskey Mountain Band brings the party to The Flying Trout at The Copperhead Lodge!
Join Grace and the band that brings us all to our feet! Whether you like Classic Rock, Blues, or Country, you’ll want to move!
Dr. Paul Live
Dr. Paul Constantine’s music is a melodic blend of country, soul, and R&B. His voice tells a story with emotion. Join us for dinner and music.
Appearing Live - Mountain Gypsies
Multi-talented duo Curtis & Kim Jones return to The Copperhead Lodge.
Their unique and powerful sound combines many genres and ranges from
rock to bluegrass to blues.
Mother Legacy Returns Friday, Jan 24
The Soulful Sounds of Mother Legacy are Back!
We’re excited that Mother Legacy will once again grace our dining room! This talented duo has been away from us for a while. Come in from the cold and listen to the emotional raw vocals of Shay paired with Steven’s smokin’ hot finger-picking guitar and harmonies.
First Pairing Dinner of 2025
Our monthly pairing dinners are designed to take guests through a cultural food and wine exploration. Sometimes paired in unusual ways with a unique twist, the culinary offerings will change more frequently than the seasons to keep things fresh and exciting. But, one thing's for sure, whether we’re pairing wines, whiskeys or other spirits, you can always expect a farm-fresh, delicious food compliment that’s sourced whenever possible from local farms, growers, and ranchers.
We strive to offer a memorable experience each and every time!
The first dinner of 2025 will be Tuesday, January 21st with California wines and food with a Brazilian twist. Prepare to be surprised
Cody King Appearing Saturday Jan 19
Cody King Returns to our dining room Saturday, Jan 18th.
The crowd loved this Country ~ Southern Rock ~ Rock Favorite on his last appearance. Join us for dinner and music starting at 6. Enjoy a hot toddy or Irish Coffee by our fire and enjoy the show after dinner!
Jack Miller Appearing Friday Night!
Rock, Country, Christian, Bluegrass, Blues Artist, Jack Miller returns to The Flying Trout at The Copperhead Lodge. We always enjoy his masterful guitar picking and vocals!
This Friday 6-9pm