Date and
Location |
Event, Festival or General Fun Description
with address and contact information |
July 29
Blue Ridge |
Blue Mountain Jam - at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds. Jones St & Austin St. Experience real mountain Blue Grass Music. Musicians are local players. Free admission all donations go to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club. Call before you come just to make sure. 706-258-2736 Sponsored by Blue Mountain Music & Treasures. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
July 31
McCaysville |
Pickin' in the Park - Every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Free Admission. The park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair. For more information visit www.PickinthePark.com |
Aug. 2
Ellijay |
Downtown Ellijay 50s Celebration - 50's Step Back in Time - Windows will be decked out circa 1950, attire is poodle skirts, saddle oxfords, bobbie socks, matching pastel shirts and socks, white belts, penny loafers....50's music - Come & join in the fun! |
Aug. 5
Blue Ridge |
Blue Mountain Jam - at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds. Jones St & Austin St. Experience real mountain Blue Grass Music. Musicians are local players. Free admission all donations go to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club. Call before you come just to make sure. 706-258-2736 Sponsored by Blue Mountain Music & Treasures. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Aug. 7
McCaysville |
Pickin' in the Park - Every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Free Admission. The park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair. For more information visit www.PickinthePark.com |
Aug. 9
Jasper |
Main Street Mania - Street Dance for the BRAG Bicycle Ride Across Georgia event with music by Walkin' Joe. 7 pm - 11 pm. Live music concert series on Main Street in Jasper, GA. Free Admission. For more information, contact Tacie Williams 706-692-9100. |
Aug. 12
Blue Ridge |
Blue Mountain Jam - at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds. Jones St & Austin St. Experience real mountain Blue Grass Music. Musicians are local players. Free admission all donations go to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club. Call before you come just to make sure. 706-258-2736 Sponsored by Blue Mountain Music & Treasures. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Aug. 14
McCaysville |
Pickin' in the Park - Every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Free Admission. The park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair. For more information visit www.PickinthePark.com |
Aug. 15
Blue Ridge |
Movies in the Park - Tom Boyd Rd off Highway 5 Sit on the grass and relax under the stars, movies in the park is a special free outdoor event for the whole family. Sponsored by the Fannin County Recreation Department. For more information, call 706-632-7696 |
Aug. 19
Blue Ridge |
Blue Mountain Jam - at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds. Jones St & Austin St. Experience real mountain Blue Grass Music. Musicians are local players. Free admission all donations go to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club. Call before you come just to make sure. 706-258-2736 Sponsored by Blue Mountain Music & Treasures. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Aug. 21
McCaysville |
Pickin' in the Park - Every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Free Admission. The park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair. For more information visit www.PickinthePark.com |
Aug. 23
Blue Ridge |
Classic Cars "Cruise In" - Home Depot Parking Lot in Blue Ridge Highway off Hwy. 5. Classic Car, "Cruise In" 4th Saturday of every month beginning in April from 6:00 PM to Dark. For more info, call 706-632-3656. |
Aug. 26
Blue Ridge |
Blue Mountain Jam - at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds. Jones St & Austin St. Experience real mountain Blue Grass Music. Musicians are local players. Free admission all donations go to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club. Call before you come just to make sure. 706-258-2736 Sponsored by Blue Mountain Music & Treasures. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Aug. 28
McCaysville |
Pickin' in the Park - Every Thursday, 6:00 PM to dusk. Live music jams and pickin' on the banks of the Toccoa River at the Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville. Free Admission. The park is wheelchair accessible. Come out, bring the whole family to enjoy the experience. Scattered picnic tables available, nice grassy lawn but you are also welcome to bring a blanket or chair. For more information visit www.PickinthePark.com |
Aug. 29 - Sept 21
Blue Ridge |
Live Theater: Our Town - Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm and Sunday 2:00 pm. For more information visit www.BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com or call 706-632-9223. |
Aug. 30
Ellijay |
Picnic by the River - Picnic and music under a shaded pavillion. Gates open at 5 pm for people to begin decorating their tables with judging at 6:15 and a door prize for the favorite table. The band will begin performing at 6:30 pm. Tables seat up to 8 and sell for $60. Inidviduals may bring their own chairs and be seated around the pavillion for $10 each. Dining is at your leisure. Pack your own picnic basket with your favorite food. Purchase tickets by calling 706-635-5605 or by going to the GAHA office at 207 Dalton St. in Ellijay M-F from 9 - 4:30. For more information visit www.GilmerArts.org |
Aug. 30
Ellijay |
Movie under the Stars - Ellijay Under the Stars featuring the Dr Seuss classic - "Horton Hears a Who" - 4 to 10 pm - Pony rides, face painting, games, music, movie trivia game, hula hoop contest, marionettes and more. Movie starts at 8:05pm - no admission fee! www.downtownellijay.org |
Sept. 1
Blue Ridge |
BBQ - Downtown Blue Ridge City Park Annual Interdenominational Bar-B-Q served with family style entertainment. Held each year in Blue Ridge City Park from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until the food is gone! Live Entertainment 11:30 - 6:00. For more information, call Carlie Hammond 706-455-3818. |
Sept. 2
Blue Ridge |
Blue Mountain Jam - at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds. Jones St & Austin St. Experience real mountain Blue Grass Music. Musicians are local players. Free admission all donations go to the efforts of the Kiwanis Club. Call before you come just to make sure. 706-258-2736 Sponsored by Blue Mountain Music & Treasures. 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. |
Sept. 6
Ellijay |
Downtown Ellijay VW Cruise In - VW Day & Swap Meet - Bugs, Vans and Karma Ghias. Cruise in from 10am to 4pm in public parking lot off River Street. No costs - reservations required. Call: 706-635-2318 to make your reservation! |
Sept. 19, 20
Blairsville |
Blue Grass Festival- Historic Court House on the Square 515 east to Blairsville Free admission, Friday night 6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Bluegrass jamming all around Historic Downtown Blairsville. Music performances on two stages all day long. Don't forget to bring a chair or blanket for the outside stage. Alternate site if it rains. |
Sept. 20,21
Blue Ridge |
Wildlife Art Festival - 9th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival. This festival showcases the works of the finest wildlife artists in the Southeast. More than 75 artists displaying original works including sculpture, painting and woodworking. Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association. For more information, call 706-632-2144 |
Sept. 27
Blue Ridge |
Classic Cars "Cruise In" - Home Depot Parking Lot in Blue Ridge Highway off Hwy. 5. Classic Car, "Cruise In" 4th Saturday of every month beginning in April from 6:00 PM to Dark. For more info, call 706-632-3656. |
Sept. 29 - Nov. 2
Helen |
OktoberFest - Traditional German Music and dancing, food and drinks, located at the Helen Festhalle. Mondays-Fridays, doors open at 6pm, Saturdays and Sundays, doors open at 1pm. 706-878-2181 |
Oct. 4,5
Murphy |
Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School - Seven miles east of Murphy, NC, off U.S. Highway 64, just north of Georgia's state line. One of the largest and most popular events of its type in the region,and a short drive from Blue Ridge, Fall Festival is a celebration of our rich Appalachian heritage. Celebrate the rich heritage of the Appalachians at the 34th annual Fall Festival, featuring the craft of 200 craftspeople, continuous live music and dance on two stages, craft demonstrations, food, kid's activities and much more. 10am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday Admission: Adults: $5.00 Kids 12-17: $3.00 Under 12: Free www.folkschool.org |
Oct. 10 - 26
Weekends
Blairsville |
Sorghum Festival - Fort Sorghum. Georgia's official Sorghum Festival, one of the longest running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the 3 weekend event. Bluegrass music, cloggers plus many other forms of entertainment add to this event which features a variety of artists and craftsmen who sell handmade goods. Sorghum is the 3rd most popular cereal grain in the US, and a staple of early Georgia farmers going back to the early 1800's. A very festive time and a great event for the entire family. For more informations including times call the Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce at 706-745-5789 |
Oct. 10 - 19
Hiawassee |
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival - at the Georgia Mountain Fairgroundsoff Hwy 76 in Hiawassee, Ga. Arts, crafts & exhibits. Clogging, singing, authentic mountain demonstrations, pioneer village, kiddie rides and a new show, Kay Rosaires Big Cat Encounter. Regional food and lots of fun for the whole family. Also included in this is the Ole Time Fiddlers Convention. Fore more information, call 706-896-4191. |
Oct. 11,12
Ellijay |
Apple Festival - Thirty seventh annual Apple Festival, over 300 vendors with handmade/hand crafted items, on-site demonstrations. Lots of good things to eat. Other fun things to do will be an antique car show on the 13th and a parade on the 20th. For more information, call the County Chamber of Commerce @ 706-635-7400 or visit the web site: www.gilmerchamber.com |
Oct. 18
Blue Ridge |
Art Show - Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Assoc. Southern Appalachian Artists Guild National Juried Show Exhibit Opening from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Artists from all over the country exhibiting their art in the Richard Low Evans; Gallery in the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association. For more information, call 706-632-2144. |
Oct. 18
Blairsville |
Hoedown - Vogel State Park 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Hwy. 19/129. Celebrate autumn's arrival with: a cakewalk at 2 p.m., chili and drinks for sale at 5 p.m., hayrides start at 5:30 p.m., bonfires and line, square and round dancing at 6:30 p.m., and hear a professional storyteller around a bonfire at 8 p.m. Parking $3 parking. Vogel State Park For more information, call 706-745-2628. |
Oct. 18,19
Ellijay |
Apple Festival - Thirty seventh annual Apple Festival, over 300 vendors with handmade/hand crafted items, on-site demonstrations. Lots of good things to eat. Other fun things to do will be an antique car show on the 13th and a parade on the 20th. For more information, call the County Chamber of Commerce @ 706-635-7400 or visit the web site: www.gilmerchamber.com |
Oct. 25
Blue Ridge |
Classic Cars "Cruise In" - Home Depot Parking Lot in Blue Ridge Highway off Hwy. 5. Classic Car, "Cruise In" 4th Saturday of every month beginning in April from 6:00 PM to Dark. For more info, call 706-632-3656. |
Oct. 31
Blue Ridge |
Trick or Treat - downtown event. |
Oct. 31
Ellijay |
Trick or Treat - 'round the square. |
Nov. 7 - Nov. 30
Blue Ridge |
Live Theater: Greetings - Fridays and Saturdays 7:30 pm and Sunday 2:00 pm. For more information visit www.BlueRidgeCommunityTheater.com or call 706-632-9223. |
Nov. 22
Blue Ridge |
Holiday Show and Sale - Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Assoc. Member artists display their art for the Christmas buying season. Food, fun, entertainment and a wonderful display of all types of member art. Join us to kick off the holiday season. Opening reception from 5 pm to 7 pm. For more information, call 706-632-2144. |
