Independence Day at Vogel Thursday, Jul 4, 2013 8:30 AM to 4 PM Come to one of our nation's oldest state parks as we celebrate our independence with a flag-raising ceremony, bicycle parade, pedal boat races, sandcastle building competition, watermelon eating, sack races, egg tosses and greased pole climbing. $5 parking. 706-745-2628. Location: Vogel State Park 405 Vogel State Park Road Blairsville, GA United States 30512 Directions: GPS Coordinates: N 34.765883 | W -083.925416 Located 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129. Vogel State Park 405 Vogel State Park Road Blairsville, GA 30512 United States