Discover Year-Round Festivals, Fairs, and Celebrations in North Georgia in North Georgia
Celebrate the charm and culture of North Georgia with year-round events and festivals that bring mountain towns like Blue Ridge, Blairsville, Ellijay, Lake Arrowhead, Big Canoe, and Helen to life. From the lively Oktoberfest in Helen and the Apple Festival in Ellijay to arts & crafts fairs, music events, and holiday celebrations, there's always something happening in the mountains. Stay with Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals and be close to the best events and festivals North Georgia has to offer.
Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off & Craft Beer Festival
The 14th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off & Craft Beer Festival is set for February 15, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, specifically at the 790 block of East Main Street and the Downtown City Park. This family-...
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Annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race
The 52nd Annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race is scheduled to commence on June 5, 2025, at 7:00 AM in the Alpine Village of Helen, Georgia. As the South's oldest balloon event and the United States' only long-distance hot air balloon race, this ...
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Apple Arts Festival
Visit the Apple Arts Festival in Downtown Ellijay, Georgia, held alongside the Georgia Apple Festival. Enjoy arts, crafts, food vendors, and explore local shops during this pet-friendly, free event.
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Arts In The Park- May
Featuring over 200 arts, crafts and food booths. The best in mountain crafts and fine arts, artist`s demonstrations, music and dance. Arts in the Park has been recognized as one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeastern Tourism Society. ...
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Blue Ridge Adventure Race
The Blue Ridge Adventure Race is an epic outdoor challenge through the North Georgia mountains featuring biking, trekking, and paddling for all skill levels
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Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival
The 14th Annual Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the heart of downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. This vibrant event celebrates the rich tradition of blues music and mouthwatering barbecue, offering atte...
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Blue Ridge Writers' Conference
The 2025 Blue Ridge Writers' Conference is scheduled for February 21-22 in the charming town of Blue Ridge, Georgia. This annual event aims to educate, inform, and inspire writers across all genres and experience levels. The conference kicks off on ...
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Cartecay Vineyards Crush Fest
Experience Crush Fest at Cartecay Vineyards in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring grape stomping, live music, wine tastings, vineyard tours, arts and crafts vendors, and food trucks. A must-visit event each September!
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Downtown Light Nights
Enjoy the holiday season at Downtown Light Nights in Ellijay, Georgia. Walk through beautifully decorated streets, admire festive light displays, and participate in voting for the best decorations. Maps available at the Downtown Welcome Center....
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Ellijay Bacon Festival
Experience the Ellijay Bacon Festival, an annual event in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring delicious bacon dishes, live entertainment, a bacon-eating contest, and activities for all ages. Admission is free, with a $10 parking fee. Proceeds support the Gil...
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Ellijay Songwriters Festival
Experience the Ellijay Songwriters Festival 2025, a four-day musical extravaganza featuring award-winning artists performing original songs across multiple venues in Ellijay, Georgia. Enjoy diverse genres, meet the artists, and explore the scenic tow...
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Georgia Apple Festival
Experience the annual Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring hundreds of vendors with handmade crafts, live music, and tasty fair food. Celebrate the apple harvest over two weekends each October at the scenic Ellijay Lions Club Fairgro...
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Georgia Mountain Fair
Held every August in Hiawassee, the Georgia Mountain Fair features carnival rides, crafts, Southern food, live music, and Appalachian heritage celebrations.
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Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Join the Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games on June 7-8, 2025, in Hiawassee, GA, for a weekend filled with Scottish music, dance, athletics, and cultural
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Georgia Mountain Trail Fest
Experience the Georgia Mountain Trail Fest 2025 on April 12 at Reece's Cider Co. in Ellijay, Georgia. Enjoy trail-related vendors, educational talks, delicious food, and a special appearance by Bigfoot.
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Gilmer County Fair
Join us at the Gilmer County Fair in Ellijay, Georgia, for a week of family fun with thrilling rides, live entertainment, and local exhibits. Hosted annually in August by the Ellijay Lions Club.
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Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival
Join us on May 10, 2025, at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA, for the Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival. Enjoy tastings from over 30 wineries, live music, arts and crafts, food trucks, and tours of the blooming Hamilton Rhododendron ...
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Holiday Lights of Ellijay
Enjoy the annual Holiday Lights of Ellijay at the Lions Club Fairgrounds, featuring millions of lights, festive displays, a light maze, and visits with Santa. Admission is $10 for adults; children 12 and under are free....
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Lake Arrowhead Spring Market
The Lake Arrowhead Spring Market is a seasonal event featuring local vendors, handmade crafts, tasty eats, and a family-friendly atmosphere open to the public.
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Lake Blue Ridge July 4th Fireworks
The Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks show is a spectacular July 4th event featuring dazzling fireworks, lake views, and family fun at multiple scenic locations.
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Light Up Blue Ridge Holiday Festival
Light Up Blue Ridge is an annual holiday festival held in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia, traditionally on the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving. In 2025, the event is scheduled for November 28-29. The festivities begin with "Blue Friday," f...
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Light Up Ellijay
Experience the magic of Light Up Ellijay, an annual holiday event featuring a Christmas tree lighting, appearances by Santa and Mrs. Claus, a festive parade, live entertainment, and seasonal vendors in historic downtown Ellijay, Georgia. Enjoy free p...
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Octoberfest in Helen Georgia | Annual Bavarian Celebration
The festivities kick off with the Oktoberfest Parade on Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 12:00 PM, starting on Edelweiss Strasse, proceeding to Chattahoochee Strasse, and concluding on Main Street. The traditional tapping of the first keg will follow ...
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Paws in the Park Annual Pet Festival
The 18th Annual Paws in the Park festival is scheduled for October 18, 2025, in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. This beloved event celebrates pets and their families, featuring activities such as a pet parade, costume contest, dock diving demonstration...
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Pick`n in the Park - May thru September
Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park, May thru September Casual jam sessions for acoustic musicians are held under the trees and pavilions along the Toccoa River at Ron Henry Horseshoe Bend Park. Bring your picnic supper and enjoy the music! ...
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Rhododendron Festival
The Rhododendron Festival returns to Hamilton Gardens at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, Georgia, from April 12 to May 11, 2025. Open daily, the festival invites visitors to explore over 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas, the larg...
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Sunflowers & Selfies | Helen, GA
The annual Sunflowers & Selfies event at Smithgall Woods State Park in Helen, Georgia, is scheduled for two weekends: August 9-10 and 16-17, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM each day. This family-friendly festival offers visitors the chance to expl...
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Trout & Outdoor Festival
The Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival is set to return on April 26, 2025, in downtown Blue Ridge, Georgia. Celebrating its 8th year, this official trout festival of Georgia offers a full day of activities from 10:00 AM to 6:00 ...
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U-Pick at Mercier Orchards
Mercier Orchards nestled in the North Georgia Mountains is a family owned and operated apple orchard.
Wine & Jazz Festival
The Blue Ridge Mountains Wine & Jazz Festival is set to take place on September 6, 2025, from 12:30 PM to 8:00 PM at White Path Creek Farms in Ellijay, Georgia. This annual event celebrates the rich cultural heritage of the North Georgia Mountain...
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Woofstock
Experience Woofstock 2025 in downtown Ellijay, Georgia, on April 26, featuring activities like a pet parade, costume contests, dock diving, live music, vendors, and food trucks. All proceeds benefit Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter's community progra...
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