Upcoming Events
Contra at the Castle
Contra AND a Castle? That's right! Explore Uhuburg and jump into the joy of contra dance in Uhuburg's Great Hall.
Friday, September 4thā
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Music by Rob Zisette & Alex Wilder
Andrew Wear Calling
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āāā6:00pm Parking opens
6-7:30 Enjoy Uhuburg grounds
7:15 Intro session for new dancers
7:30-10:30pm Contra in the Great Hall
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Ticket Info
All dancers are welcome from new to dance to experienced.
Children: All entries must have a ticket from ages 2 and up. This event is not ideal for young children; all children present must be actively supervised at all times.
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Touring: Exploring Uhuburg during this event is self-guided. Peruse the murals, walk the castle walls, climb the towers! For guided tours, please join us for a Day Visit.
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Tickets are transferrable and non-refundable. To transfer tickets, please send all pertinent info through our Contact form BEFORE 5pm on September 3. Include current registration name/email/confirmation number and number of tickets, along with the new name and email.
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Parking & Shuttle
Parking opens at 6:00pm.
Please do not block the road; enjoy Helen in the case of early arrival.
Shuttle service between parking and castle will run from 6:00-8:00pm, at 9:30, and from 10 to 11pm.
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What to Bring
Please bring a water bottle, walking shoes for exploring the grounds prior to the dance, and dance shoes to change into upon entering the Great Hall. You are welcome to bring a picnic on the grounds prior to dance time. Water fountains and public restrooms are available in the Great Hall.āāāāāā
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āWhat is contra dancing?
Watch this video to see an awesome example of contra, featuring Playing with Fyre.
Watch this video to hear why folks love contra so much.āāāāāāā
Save the Date
Music by ContraForce with Seth Tepfer calling
Nov 7, 2026
Tickets available soon
Swordsmanship Workshops & Demos
May 23 & 24, June 27 & 28, July 25 & 26, Sept 5 & 6, and Nov 21 & 22
Try your hand at Medieval Swordsmanship with Appalachian Sword Club!
Join us for a dynamic and exciting experience in the Medieval art of swordsmanship through the lens of historical manuscripts with Danial and Ash! Hosting a series of mini workshops throughout the day, they will do demonstrations, discuss highlights of using the manuscripts, and provide hands-on experience with swords for interested participants. Danial and Ash work with local fencing clubs and Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA).
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Demos & hands on opportunities run continuously through the day.
Workshop by Appalachian Sword Club at Uhuburg Castle in Helen GA
Swordsmanship workshops and demonstrations are included with your Day Visit ticket on the scheduled weekends.
Father Christmas at the Castle
December 19 & 20, 2026
Explore Uhuburg AND see Father Christmas! Participation is included with Day Visit tickets. āāā
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Save the Date!
Tickets will be available by late summer/early fall.
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All December: Enjoy our snow flake making station āļø
The Santa Brothers, Tattooed Santa and Santa Clint visited Uhuburg in 2024 & 2025 to hear all of the Christmas wishes. They are the sweetest days and we can't wait to host Father Christmas again in 2026!
Father Christmas at the Castle 2025
Father Christmas at the Castle 2024
CastleFaire
Jan 15, 16 & 17, 2027
A Winter Renaissance Festival at Uhuburg
Save the Date!
Tickets will be available by late summer/early fall.
Vendor Applications open on August 1st.
Past Events
Blackwater Bow & Swordsmanship
June 28, 2026
Nashville's Gator Curvin of Backwater Bow graced the castle grounds with live violin music on June 28th. She describes herself as rooted in southern soul and river song - Blackwater Bow plays the stories you won't forget. Guests enjoyed the double feature of swordsmanship and live music on this special day!
Library Day at the Castle & Swordsmanship
June 27, 2026
Uhuburg partnered with Northeast Georgia Regional Libraries for a FREE(!) entry day on June 27th for holders of a Northeast Georgia Regional Library card. It was a huge success!
Libraries in the Northeast Georgia Library system include: Clarkesville-Habersham County, Cornelia-Habersham County, Rabun County, Toccoa-Stephens County, Cleveland-White County and Helen-White County Public Libraries.
BONUS!
Appalachian Sword Club ran workshops and demos! Learn about swordsmanship and try it out for yourself too at future swordsmanship dates. Participation is included with all tickets.
Day Visit ~ Oct 18, 2025 ~ Special Features
Medieval Music by Larry Dearing and
Vineyard Grape Picking
Mirth & Mischief
Mirth & Mischief hopes to return to Uhuburg Castle in 2027
Step Into a World of Enchantment
Oracle Experience Enterprises Presents: Mirth & Mischief at Uhuburg Castle!
May 2025
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Join us for adults-only MIRTH & MISCHIEF shows running Fridays and Saturdays and family Fairy Frolic events each Sunday afternoon in the magical embrace of Uhuburg Castle, nestled in the scenic North Georgia Mountains.
Explore the full theatrical journey in a choose-your-own-adventure format across the castle grounds. From cirque-style acrobatics and live music to interactive storytelling and atmospheric effects, every twist and turn of this adults-only evening draws you deeper into the realm. Stay late for the Club Mischief afterparty featuring DJs and fire dancers until midnight! Costumes encouraged, not required.
The Story: An enchanted castle. A tormented prince. A realm where light is fading. Guided by the mystical Moon and Earth Goddesses, guests become part of a magical quest to restore joy and revelry before darkness takes hold. You don’t just watch the story—you live it.āā
āāIf you have any questions about Mirth & Mischief or ticketing, please use the Contact Form at MIRTH2025.com.
Fairy Frolic
Sundays in May of 2025
āAt Fairy Frolic enjoy castle tours, themed activities, an artisan mini village, and themed entertainment on Sunday afternoons! Costumes are encouraged and not required.
āSundays in May at Uhuburg Castle invite families to enjoy light entertainment, captivating castle tours, and engaging activities in a whimsical and enchanting setting. It’s the perfect way to create magical memories together.āā
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- Explore the castle grounds
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Enjoy kid-friendly activities, storytelling, and playful performances
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Join in for guided tours
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Shop artisan vendors for handmade treasures and create magical memories with Mythic Portraits
Contra Dance
āāāWhat is contra dancing?
Watch this video to see an awesome example of contra, featuring Playing with Fyre.
Watch this video to hear why folks love contra so much.āāāāāāā
Playing with Fyre with Greg Frock calling
āāMarch 8, 2025
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Playing with Fyre with Seth Tepfer calling
āāJuly 20, 2024
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Host Your Special Event at Uhuburg
An enchanting place for birthday celebrations, weddings, company parties, photoshoots, dance events and other celebrations, let Uhuburg add enchanting beauty and charm to your special occasion! Events at Uhuburg are suited for celebrations of up to 114 guests.
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Wedding Packages available now
