The Georgia Apple Festival hosted in Ellijay brings more than 300 vendors offering food, art, crafts, and more, as well visitors from all over. There is a parade and antique car show each year. This year promises suprises and new crafts.
When? October. For further date information visit ther website.
Where? Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540
Sorghum is the 3rd most popular cereal grain in our country and a staple of early Georgia farmers going back to the early 1800’s. One of the most famous products derived from sorghum is the syrup. Celebrate the Art of making this product with a roadshow of activities, such as Arts and Crafts exhibitions, Greased Pole Climbin’, Log Sawin’, Live Music, Face Painting, Vendors and more…
When? 2nd. and 3rd. Weekend in October. For further information visit their website.
Where? Meeks Park (Hwy 76, Blairsville GA)
How much? $5 Adults / Children 12 and under are admitted free. Parking Free!
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Live an exciting event in which you will make a trip to the past: you will go directly to ancient Scotland! The Annual Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games brings family fun with a Scottish flair. Feel the joy of Highland music, enjoy the sound of bagpipes, dance and taste exquisite dishes! There’s an athletic competition in traditional games, border collies, and falcons show, as well as Scottish clothing and weapons exhibitions. The good news for children is they can participate in their own Highland Games.
When? June (For further date information visit their website)
Where? Meeks Park, 490 Meeks Park Rd Blairsville, GA 30512
How much? $20 per person, per day gate sales, cash only and there are no ATM’s in Meeks Park.
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Georgia is the Trout Capital. Every year we celebrate it in the historic district of Georgia’s Blue Ridge through The Annual Blue Ridge Trout Festival & Outdoor Adventures; a great event that combines trout fishing and outdoor recreation. Come with your family and enjoy fishing seminars, local fishing guides, adventure outfitters, lodging services, art and gifts, fishing gear, live music, and for the foodies…There´s a Beer Garden and a Food Truck Alley. Click here for a video review.
When? April. For further date information visit their website.
Where? Downtown City Park in gorgeous Blue Ridge, GA.
How much? $ admission at the gate (12 and under free)
