This year’s Fall Festival at the John C Campbell Folk School in Murphy was a great turn out! The live music was amazing – especially the ones we heard! This year, we didn’t get to stay as long as we normally do. Our newborn was fussing his little head off after a few hours so we had to go!

In keeping with tradition, I always enjoy checking out the banner for each Fall Festival, and you can see 2011′s here. It’s a great celebration right in the heart of Brasstown, NC. I always enjoy it!

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – REMAX of Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-Murphy-NC -  1-866-687-7496 – Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team

This weekend is one of my favorite fall events of the year in Murphy NC! It is the John C Campbell Folk School’s famous Fall Festival! We went to last year’s Fall Festival and absolutely loved it! It’s a wonderful event and opportunity to enjoy good food, great music, vendors, crafts, tons of talent from all over, see practically everyone you know in Murphy, and just have a good time!

There’s one thing for certain! The Poltrocks will be there

Just in case you have a hard time finding it, here are directions to the Folk School from McDonald’s in Murphy (so you have a good landmark to start from).

• turn left on to 64 East (the 4 Lane).
• Drive over the river and turn right at the traffic light where 64 turns right
• Follow and turn right at the SECOND traffic light by Peachtree on to OLD 64
• Follow a few miles to a right on Brasstown Road by Clay’s Corner Gas Station
• Before you even get to that last turn, traffic will be backed up and they’ll be directing you to parking.

See you there!

Searching for Real Estate in Brasstown NC Near the Folk School or Close By? CLICK HERE and we’ll send you the listings that fit what YOU are looking for!

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team at REMAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – Call Toll Free 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496

The Banner for the 2010 Folk School Fall Festival

Every year, The John C. Campbell Folk School hosts one of my personal favorite Fall Festivals in Murphy, NC. Thousands of people flock to the small town of Brasstown, NC to celebrate the changing of the seasons.

This year was no different. It was great! There were lots of people and some really good vendors this year. Everything from paintings, photography, prints, glass work, iron work, chairs, you-name-it was represented this year. All the vendors were great to speak with and where more than open to sharing their experiences and how they accomplished their craft.

Music and dancing is always a large part of the celebration. My

I love hearing the violins every year!

personal favorite is watching the younger kids play violins – they’re amazingly talented. Not only that, our church choir even sings at the barn which is always neat to watch.

If you’ve never been to a Fall Festival, you certainly need to! There’s nothing like it – just be sure to come hungry and ready to walk!

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – RE/MAX Mountain Properties – Murphy, NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll-Free Today at 1-866-Murphy-NC or 1-866-687-7496

2009 John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

2008 John C Campbell Folk School Fall Festival

Our Katie gets her picture sketched by a local artist.

Happy Labor Day weekend! Labor Day always proves to be a wonderful weekend for relaxation, family, fun, and The Heritage Walk in Murphy NC! It is sponsored by the Heritage Partners and is the perfect opportunity to see some of Murphy’s very unique history. Our very own Mayor, Bill Hughes, is one of the tour guides who shows off Murphy NC’s past. Some of the things you get to see is the Fort Butler site, the “Pyramid,” the Harshaw Chapel, and our beautiful River Walk.

Downtown and Konaheeta Park is full of vendors and things for you and the family to do. There are face painters, horse back rides, local artists, tractors, you name it! It’s the perfect opportunity to take your family and enjoy Murphy.

John Poltrock – The Poltrock Team – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Call us Toll Free at 1-866-687-7496 – REMAX of Murphy NC

Every year, the Folk School Designs a Banner - this is 2009's!

Every year, the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown NC welcomes thousands of people from all over the United States to their annual Fall Festival – and this year’s was great! There were lots of vendors and artists who brought their talent and crafts for sale at the hundreds of vendor tents.

Not only that, there was authentic local music, dancing, and so much more. They hold all the music at the large barn and its always packed slam full of folks who are there to enjoy all the local talent. This year had choirs, bluegrass music, tap dancing, and everything else you can think of in between.

Just a Few Vendors and Artists

This Festival is not only for the adult – kids love it too! There are all sorts of things for the children to do – horse back riding, alpacas to pet, toys to find and buy, friends to see, and so much more!

Last year’s Folk School Festival was a lot of fun too, and as always, we can’t wait to enjoy the upcoming one in 2010!

Written by John Poltrock, Certified Residential Specialist – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX Mountain Properties – www.MyMurphy.com – Call us Toll Free – 1-866-687-7496 – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com

Katie & Friend Pet the Alpacas

Halloween is always a family favorite on Duke Street in Downtown Murphy, North Carolina. Every year, the Murphy Police Department blocks of a long stretch of Duke Street reaching down Valley River Avenue for the children and parents to go for Halloween Trick-or-Treating. It’s the perfect safe environment for families to dress up in their best costumes and rack up on some candy!

Halloween is one of our favorite holidays and we hope to see you on Duke Street tonight!

John Poltrock, The POLTROCK TEAM at REMAX Mountain Properties in Murphy NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Contact Murphy’s #1 Real Estate Team Toll Free 1-866-687-7496.

I love movies! So here are the local movie theatres that you might want to go see while you are in town to visit the beautiful Blue Ridge and Smokey Mountains! They are all great! I really love going to the drive-in…sometimes they have double features so you get a two for your money! The Henn Theatre is a single cinema; however, it is really neat! It was built in 1934 and located in Downtown Murphy NC, so you could go to dinner, walk to the theater, then top the night off with some coffee. For more information on local attractions call The Poltrock Team!

Written by Jessica Poltrock – Call The POLTROCK TEAM Today! – www.MyMurphy.com – 877-837-3002

Tellico Plains offers those who like to be off road and four-wheel driving the place to do it! It is maintained by the US Forest Service, and for a mere $5, you can ride all day long. A $30 annual permit is also available. Jeeps, Bronco’s, ATV’s, Quads, Dirt Bikes, all those types of off road machines are welcome! If you ride an ATV or dirt bike, just be sure to bring a helmet because the USFS requires you wear one on their trails.

From Murphy, Tellico is located to the North on Davis Creek Road. From there, there’s all sorts of cabin rentals, Jeep repair centers, and other small businesses oriented toward making your off-road stay a better experience. If it’s important to you, be sure to ask if your cabin has electricity because some out there don’t.

One of the most exciting events hosted in Tellico is the Jeep Jamboree.

Tellico is an extraordinarily fun place to spend the day if you love the outdoors and gas-powered toys. While you’re out riding, be sure to be safe. Davis Creek Road and many of the trails in Tellico drop of steeply on the mountain with no gaurd rails. Be sure to slow down and take a steady pace because the mountains are unforgiving.

For a map or more information, contact:
Tusquitee Ranger District, 123 Woodland Drive, Murphy, NC 28906
Phone: (828) 837-5152,   Fax: (828) 837-8510

Directions to Tellico Plains from Murphy, NC- From the McDonalds in Murphy on Highway 64, turn North (left) onto Hiwassee Street and go to the first traffic light. Turn left at onto Tennessee Street and leave town. The road becomes Joe Brown Highway (there is a couple of places along here to buy gas) continue for 2.8 miles until you come to a blinking caution light. Turn right at caution light and continue for approx. 5.5 miles and turn right onto Davis Creek Road. Pavement will end soon and the US Forest Service entrance station will be on your left. Trail #1 starts here and continues through the ORV area and turns into River Road at the NC & TN state line.

Own property and want to sell? Get started by clicking here.

John Poltrock, CRS and Jessica Poltrock, ABR – The POLTROCK TEAM at RE/MAX Mountain Properties in Murphy, NC – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnPoltrock@gmail.com – Real Estate in the Mountains of Murphy, NC and Cherokee County – Call Toll Free (877) 837-3002 and demand The POLTROCK TEAM!

Welcome to the new restaurant in town! They just completed this building and it has only been up and running for a month or so now. In fact it has been so busy, finding a parking place has been a chore!

Formerly located in the Ingles shopping center in Murphy, it used to be a fairly dirty establishment (not speaking food-wise because I’ve not been in the kitchen. I mean floors, etc.). The new building is still twinkling with new-ness and is spiffy clean. Plenty of seating makes it easy for this place to hold quite the crowd.

There are at least five buffet trays (not including the desert one) with lots of hot food. I was quite surprised at the amount of American food – you don’t usually find meat loaf in a Chinese restaurant. In any case, its got something for everyone. Even if your kids don’t like Chinese, you can bring them here with confidence that they will find something they’ll like.

So if you’re a Chinese, American, and whatever else is on the buffet, try it out! It’s certainly worth the experience.

My overall rating: 4 Stars

Location:

1164 US Highway 64 West

Murphy, NC 28906

(828) 837-0711

It is located right on the highway just below the Holiday Inn Express and Eller and Owens Furniture store. Its approximately 2 miles west of McDonalds on the right hand side. It is directly across from the old RE/MAX office and the Humane Society Thrift Store.

The POLTROCK TEAM – John and Jessica – www.MyMurphy.com – JohnP@remax.net – Call Toll-Free (877) 837-3002 and demand the POLTROCK TEAM! - Homes and Land in the Mountains of North Carolina – Your Local Real Estate Professionals

1) Brother’s Restaurant (Lunch & Dinner)
2) Shoebooties (Lunch and Dinner)
3) Rib Country (Lunch and Dinner)
4) No Name Deli (Lunch)
5) The Downtown Deli (Lunch)
6) The Daily Grind (Lunch)
7) The Mexican Restaurant, Monte Alban (Jessica’s Favorite – Lunch & Dinner)
Kups & Kones (Breakfast)

Any other favorites out there? We’d love to hear some of your faves and top choices.

John & Jessica – The POLTROCK TEAM – www.MyMurphy.com – (877) 837-3002 – JohnP@remax.net - REMAX Real Estate in Murphy NC – Homes, Houses, and Land

When you want the best, demand The POLTROCK TEAM!