Blue Ridge / Toccoa River KOA Holiday Events

678-793-6645

Mar 18, 2023, 11am - 12pm

Mark your calendars for live music, ice sculptures, amazing chili and craft beer! Buy a $10 Tasting Card to sample the competition and vote for the People's Choice Award. Enjoy an amazing display of individual and unique ice sculptures from the award-winning National Ice Carving Champion, Rock On Ice, including several ice carving demonstrations in the park during the entire event. Tasting cards will be sold from 11 am to 2:30 pm. Tasting begins at noon. All People's Choice votes MUST be turned in by 2:30 pm. COOK-OFF WILL HAPPEN COME RAIN, SNOW OR SHINE!

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Feb 18

St. Patrick's Day Parade

Historic Downtown Blue Ridge

Everyone is welcome to join in for the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade!! Enjoy brews, food, and shopping in Historic Downtown Blue Ridge. You can walk in the parade, bring a float, etc. All are welcome. Line up in front of the First Baptist Church prior to 11am. No need to register, just show up and join in on the fun, Rain or Shine. Where to watch? Anywhere along West Main and East Main. Parade will come down East Main turn left on Mountain Street and left again on West Main and follow it back to the start point.

- Go Green and Dress Festive - The more green the better!!

Mar 18

The Great Ape Escape 5Kish

Mar 25, 2023, 9am - 2pm

Join us for our Second Annual Great Ape Escape 5K-ish!! Invite your friends and family to walk, run, or hike this fun off road race.

Mar 25

Cartecay Wine Run 5K

Apr 15, 2023, 8am - 12pm

Cartecay Vineyards

5704 Clear Creek Road

Ellijay, GA 30536

706-698-9463

Join us on Saturday, April 15, 2023 for an exciting new event that features the amazing hospitality and scenery of Cartecay Vineyards, with a breathtaking backdrop of the Souther Appalachian Mountains, and amazing wines produced by locally grown Cartecay Vineyards' grapes!
The race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.

PLEASE NOTE - This is a very hilly course. It is suitable for walkers and beginners, but it does have some challenging spots.

Apr 15

Clint Black Live in Concert

Apr 15, 2023, 7pm - 10pm

Country music star Clint Black will perform live in concert Saturday, April 15 at Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA. Tickets are all one prices ($55) reserved seating and are now on sale. Opening support will be announced at a later date.

1311 Music Hall Road

Hiawassee, GA 30546

706-896-4191

Apr 15

The Rhododendron Festival - Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Apr 21 - May 7, 2023

GEORGIA MOUNTAIN FAIRGROUNDS

Spend some time strolling through 20 acres of Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens, a beautiful woodland garden quietly tucked away in the North Georgia Mountains. This magical botanical garden is filled with native wildflowers like trilliums, shooting stars, and trout lilies, and more than 1,500 rhododendrons and native azaleas making it the largest collection in the Southeast! Peak bloom time is April & May and we are going to celebrate with The Rhododendron Festival! Mark your calendars for 4 weekends of fun! The 2023 Rhododendron Festival -4 weekends during peak bloom time from April 21st thru May 7th - Friday & Saturday only. Admission is $5.00 per person. No pets are allowed inside the gates.

Apr - May 21 - 7

Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started Tour

Apr 21, 2023, 7pm - 10pm

After 22 years in comedy, Leanne Morgan has cemented herself as a must-watch comedian. Leanne was feeling the lure of Hollywood after graduating high school, but the idea of moving there was unheard of and too daunting for a country girl who had never been away from home. She enrolled in college at The University of Tennessee, where she graduated (by the skin of her teeth) with a degree in Child and Family Studies. Shortly after that, she married her husband Chuck and they moved to Bean Station, TN in the beautiful foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. To stay busy after having her first baby, Leanne started selling jewelry at home parties. She was supposed to talk about the jewelry but instead conversed about breastfeeding, hemorrhoids and being a mama. The party guests thought that she was hilarious to the point somebody peed on a couch, and before she knew it, she was booked out a year in-advance. The jewelry company saw what was happening and asked her to speak at their sales rallies. It was there that women started saying, “you need to do stand-up!” That gave Leanne the courage to really go for it! Leanne finally had access to comedy clubs when her family moved to San Antonio in 2001, and her career in comedy quickly started to skyrocket.

Leanne's comedy has landed her at the prestigious Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal and has brought her development deals for her own sitcom with ABC and Warner Brothers, writer/producer Matt Williams (Rosanne and Home Improvement), TV Land and with Sony Television. Leanne has garnered over 2 million followers across social media and her popular stand-up special, So Yummy, has reached over 50 million views on YouTube. Her fan base continues to grow with her relatability as she discusses everything from being a housewife, sharing Jell-O recipes, to having a new grandbaby. She has appeared on The Kelly Clarkson Show, The View, Nick at Nite's Funniest Mom and toured with the Southern Fried Chicks.

Now that her children are grown, Leanne is currently on The Big Panty Tour for her 100-show theater run across the U.S. with Outback Presents. In December 2022, Leanne will tape her first special for a major streaming platform and then will be back on the road with her next 100-show theatre and arena Just Getting Started tour with Outback Presents in 2023.

Apr 21

3rd Annual STEAM Festival - Fannin County High School

Apr 22, 2023, 12pm - 6pm

Blue Ridge Farmers Market

Music, drama, and live performances. Student arts and crafts, woodwork and metalwork for sale. Community partner tables. Food and treats.

Apr 22

Memory Lane Classic Car Show

Apr 28 - 29, 2023, 8am - 4pm

Classic Car Show featuring music, food trucks, arts & crafts, Swap Meet, and really cool cars! No Pets Allowed Inside the Fairground Gates

Apr 28 - 29

Blue Ridge Trout and Outdoor Adventures Festival

6th Annual Blue Ridge Trout AND Outdoor Adventures Festival in the downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Pt on by the Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited Chapter.Cast - Paddle - Hike - Climb - Ride - Axe Throwing - Outdoor Art- Live Music - Craft Beer and Food and much more.More than a dozen local outfitters and guides can help you learn why fly-fishing is a growing sport, especially among anglers in the Southern Appalachian Mountains who chase the rainbow, brown and brook trout in the region's cold-water streams.NEW! Trout Fest Program Tents present expanded programs including mountain biking and kayaking. Professional fishing guides and outfitters share their fishing programs that tell our visitors what they need to know for a successful day of trout fishing in the Trout Capital of Georgia.NEW! Trout Fest Activity Zone opens up outdoor fun for our visitors with a climbing wall, a trout-fishing pond, long-saw crosscutting, axe throwing, gem mining and more!Browse, admire and shop a large selection of fine outdoor art produced by local and traveling artists who feature the resources of the Appalachian Mountains in both their materials and their visions.Trout Fest Food Court features new and returning food vendors, and our Beer/Wine Garden will include local craft beer from Grumpy Old Men Brewing a local favorite as well as hard cider from Mercier Orchards.Check out blueridgetroutfest.com for more details.

Apr 29

Trout Trot 5K

Apr 29, 2023, 6:30pm - 8pm

McCaysville Information Center

100 Blue Ridge Drive

McCaysville, GA 30555

727-571-2088

The 26th Annual Blue Ridge Adventure Race Weekend will take place on May 6th, 2023. This year's 10-hour race will be exploring some of the best areas of the Aska Trail System with a great paddle down the Toccoa River. The 24-hour race will be visiting the Amicalola Falls State Park which includes the best mountain bike trails at Bull Mountain and then works its way back to Blue Ridge. All teams will be bussed to a secret location to then work their way back to town and finish at the Downtown Pavilion. Teams will be exploring the mountains, rivers, lakes, trails, and beautiful woods surrounding Blue Ridge, Georgia. Divisions include solo, 2-, 3-, or 4-person teams, coed or open (same-sex).

Join us for a 5K series like NO OTHER, one that crosses two state lines! The Riverwalk Run Series hosts seasonal cross-state 5Ks four times a year.Our course takes runners through the charming downtown areas of McCaysville, Georgia and its sister city, Copperhill, Tennessee – two cities united by a state line at the heart of historic Copper Basin. Covering 3.1 miles, participants will not only cross from Georgia into Tennessee and back into Georgia, but they will also run through our iconic steel bridge, with one amazing story!Food, drinks, and music can be found before and after the race on the regions largest river deck of Riverwalk Shops, located just across the street from the starting line.Race Timeline4:30 PM - Race Setup6:30 PM - Race Starts at McCaysville Information Center7:00 PM - Awards on Riverwalk Shops River Deck8:00 PM - Race Cutoff

Apr 29

Blue Ridge Adventure Race 2023

May 6

Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby

May 6, 2023, 10am - 3pm

Fannin County Middle School

Who is ready to race again?! It is time to pull out your cars and get them ready for our race on Saturday, May 6, 2023 at Fannin County Middle School.

This is an event that is geared towards the whole family with profits going towards STEM education in Fannin County Schools.

May 6

Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival

May 6, 2023, 11am - 5pm

Enjoy music by Wyatt Espalin & Friends on two stages, arts and crafts, food trucks, 30 plus wineries, and tours of the blooming Hamilton Rhododendron Gardens.

May 6

Discovery Days at Project Chimps

May 13 - 14, 2023, 10:30am - 1:30pm

During Discovery Days families will have the opportunity to see and learn about the former research chimpanzees living right here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Come early and stay after your tour to visit the Discovery Zone booths and explore our new hiking trails! Food vendors will be onsite and you are welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy by our scenic koi pond.Closed-toed hiking shoes are strongly encouraged. The tour of the habitat consists of a moderate hike on a gravel road. Out of respect for the chimpanzees, please only carry water during the tour, they may get jealous of snacks or juices they see you enjoying which they can not! We will have bottled water for sale but encourage you to bring your reusable water bottle as we will also have a water refill station set up. In addition, we will have Project Chimps reusable water bottles for sale in our merchandise area that you can pick up while you are here!We have limited seating in carts available for those who reserved them in advance.Upgrade to a VIP ticket for a more intimate tour (including exclusive locations), access to upfront parking, and the VIP lounge!There will be bottled water for sale and a water refill station if you bring your own container.Discovery Days is rain or shine!

May 13 - 14

Hiawassee Pro Rodeo

May 26 - 28, 2023

Enjoy the best bucking horses, bulls, world class contestants from all over the United States and Canada, and the top of the line specialty acts! This is a family event that will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat with live entertainment!ADMISSION:$15 Adult$10 Children (ages 6-12)5 & under Free! No pets allowed inside the fairgrounds gates

May 26 - 28

47th Annual Spring Arts in the Park

May 27 - 28, 2023, 10am - 5pm

Historic Downtown Blue Ridge

420 W Main Street Blue Ridge

706-632-2144

Join us Memorial Day weekend for our 47th Annual Spring Arts in the Park fine arts and fine crafts festival held in the beautiful Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, Georgia.Shop from a variety of artworks from over 175 juried fine arts and fine crafts exhibitors, enjoy tasty food, and engage in multiple artist demos throughout the weekend festival.Pets are welcomed as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Festival is held rain or shine.Weekend Admission: adults $5; children under 12 free.All proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association, a 501c3 non-profit community arts association.

May 27 - 28

Happy Together Tour 2023

Jun 3, 2023, 7am - 11pm

Enjoy an evening of hit after hit…after HIT!2023 will mark the 14th year of the highly successful, hit-filled summer package, THE “HAPPY TOGETHER” TOUR. The touring sensation that has criss-crossed the nation delighting audiences for over a decade returns this summer with a show full of chart-topping hits from the ‘60s and ‘70s – an undeniable 61 Billboard Top 40 smashes.The Tour is once again joined by THE TURTLES, who also act as musical hosts for the evening. Along with THE TURTLES will be LITTLE ANTHONY, GARY PUCKETT & THE UNION GAP, THE VOGUES, CLASSICS IV and THE COWSILLS.The Happy Together Tour features:THE TURTLES, CHUCK NEGRON (formerly of Three Dog Night), THE ASSOCIATION, MARK LINDSAY (Former Lead Singer of Paul Revere & The Raiders)THE VOGUES, and THE COWSILLS. You will go home whistling the soundtrack of the 60's and 70's!

HAPPY TOGETHER TOUR 2023: June 3, 2023
Tickets: $45.00 + handling

Jun 3

Travis Tritt LIVE

Jun 10, 2023, 7pm - 11pm

Jul 1, 2023, 6:30pm - 8pm

1311 Music Hall Road

Hiawassee, GA 30546

706-896-4191

Enjoy a special evening with CMA and Grammy award-winning country artist, Travis Tritt, on Saturday, June 10th at Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee.This show, which will include Tritt's band, will give attendees an opportunity to hear some of the performer's biggest hits, including “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It's A Great Day to Be Alive” and “Best of Intentions.” Plan to sing along with Tritt's vast catalog of crowd favorites like “Modern Day Bonnie and Clyde” and “Here's a Quarter — songs that have created a devoted fan base that continues to sell-out shows across the globe. Tritt will also perform favorites off his new album, Set In Stone. Bringing his award-winning songs to life, the Grand Ole Opry member will leave the audience with a truly memorable experience.

Jun 10

Walk the Line 5K

McCaysville City Park

100 Blue Ridge Drive

McCaysville, GA 30555

727-571-2088

Jul 1, 2023, 9:30pm - 10:30pm

Join us for America's ONLY 5K that crosses two states! The Riverwalk Run Series offers four opportunities, all in McCaysville, Georgia. The next event is our Walk the Line 5K on Saturday, July 1, 2023 at 6:30pmThe course takes runners through the charming downtowns of McCaysville, Georgia and sister city Copperhill, Tennessee. The community is united by a state line at the heart of historic Copper Basin. Covering 3.1 miles, the course crosses from Georgia into Tennessee and back into Georgia. Participants will also run alongside the famous Toccoa River and across the city's iconic steel bridge—one of only a few left in America.Food, drinks and music will be available before and after the race on the river deck of Riverwalk Shops. Parking is free and plentiful, located right across the finish line at McCaysville's City Park.

Jul 1

Copper Basin Fireworks ~ McCaysville / Copperhill

MCCAYSVILLE / COPPERHILL

100 Blue Ridge Drive

McCaysville, GA 30555

The skies over the twin cities of McCaysville, Ga and Copperhill, TN will be lit up on Saturday night. Anywhere downtown is a great viewing area!Don't want to drive? You can board the Firework Express in Downtown Blue Ridge and arrive by train.

Jul 1

Blue Ridge Freedom 5K 2023

Jul 4, 2023, 7:30am - 9:30pm

Start your July 4th celebration with a scenic 5K run through beautiful historic downtown.We are so excited to be back with our 4th of July celebration run.Note this year's race will take place on Tuesday, July 4th!

Historic Downtown Blue Ridge

Old Timers' Parade

Jul 4, 2023, 10am - 11am

GA 30513

This parade started in the 1950's and it is a time for all of Blue Ridge to come together and celebrate the Fourth of July the way Blue Ridge, GA used to be. Bring your antique vehicles, dress in period attire or not, it is up to you. Red, white, and blue attire is always a plus!

July 4th Fireworks - GA Mountain Fairgrounds

Jul 4, 2023, 6pm - 11pm

Family-friendly and plenty of room for everyone to spread out and enjoy. Bring your American Pride and let's celebrate America's Birthday! The fireworks will be shot off at the ball field at 9:45pm. The parking lot is the best location to see the fireworks - Free Admission.

Jul 4, 2023, 9:30pm - 10:30pm

Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks

Lake Blue Ridge Marina

Fireworks will be put on by the Lake Blue Ridge Civic Association. This event begins at dusk.

Places for viewing:
(1) Morganton Point Recreation Area
(2) From a boat in Lake Blue Ridge near the Lake Blue Ridge Dam
(3) The Lake Blue Ridge Marina
(4) Lake Blue Ridge Dam, as well as adjacent areas by the "tower in the lake"

Jul 15 - 16, 2023, 10am - 5pm

Butternut Creek Art Festival

Meeks Park

490 Meeks Park Road

Blairsville, GA 30512

706-781-1221

24th Annual Butternut Creek Art Festival! The Butternut Creek Art Festival is one of the finest, juried arts and crafts shows in the Southeast. The two day festival showcases the work of artists and craftsmen in categories from basketry, fine art, fabric art, and decorative painting, to glass, jewelry, metal working, photography, pottery, scrimshaw, and wood turning. Free admission and parking, Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please remember that Union County rules do not allow pets in Meeks Park.

Jul 15 - 16

Georgia Mountain Fair

Aug 18 - 26, 2023

The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds proudly hosts first class musical performances, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia's rich history and culture. Scoop up your friends and pack up the family for a fun and memorable North Georgia Experience!

Aug 18 - 26

27th Annual Kiwanis Rodeo

Aug 18 - 19, 2023

The Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge

124 Jones Street

THE KIWANIS CLUB OF BLUE RIDGE'S 27TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO!
All proceeds benefit the Blue Ridge Kiwanis Club, which supports local charities, such as The Fannin Chapter of Boys and Girls Club of America, Fannin County Family Connection, Feed Fannin, and more. Events will include: Bronco riding, calf roping, calf scrambles, bull riding, bareback riding, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, ladies breakaway roping, and more! Again this year, there will be a BOOT TOSS, which will consist of a drawing of five registered participants that will toss a boot for chances to win $100 cash or the chance to win a 4×4 Dodge RAM. Food and fun for all ages. Friday & Saturday, August 18th and 19th, doors open at 6:00 pm - Rodeo begins at 8:00 pm. Sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Blue Ridge and Mountain Valley Motors.

706-632-6644

Aug 18 - 19

Dailey & Vincent's American Made Music Fest

Sep 14 - 16, 2023

Dailey & Vincent's American Made Music Fest, presented by Springer Mountain Farms is a 3-day festival bringing together the very best in American music (country, bluegrass, and gospel music). The festival is located at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in scenic Hiawassee, Georgia from September 14-16, 2023. 3-day passes and single-day tickets are all available and prices range from $60.00 - $200.00. RV camping is available by the lake with full hookups and amenities.

Sep 14 - 16

12th Annual Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival

Sep 15 - 16, 2023

Downtown Blue Ridge

Downtown Blue Ridge Play Park East Main Street

Who's ready for some Blues & BBQ? That's right - The Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival is back for 2023! Get out of the house, soak up some sun and join us in September for funky blues, cold brews, and tasty BBQ!
September 15th & 16th, 2023

Sep 15 - 16

Cherry Log Fall Festival

Oct 7 - 15, 2023

Cherry Log Community Clubhouse

341 Cherry Log Street

Cherry Log, GA 30522

First two (2) weekends in October. The community of Cherry Log celebrates the harvest with the Cherry Log Festival. Serving delicious homemade breakfast and lunch, offering arts and crafts, homemade cakes, pies and canned goods, bluegrass, gospel and country music at the Cherry Log Community Clubhouse, 341 Cherry Log Street. Great food and entertainment. Fun for the whole family! Plenty of free parking is available.

Oct 7 - 15

2nd Annual Travis Bowlin's Cigar Box Guitar Party

Oct 7 - 8, 2023

Bear Claw Vineyards

2281 Tennis Court Road

706-223-3750

John C. Campbell Folk School

THE 2ND ANNUAL TRAVIS BOWLIN'S CIGAR BOX GUITAR PARTY & HAND CRAFTED ARTISANS FESTIVAL
October 7th & 8th, 2023 at Bear Claw VineyardsMark Your Calendars!
Benefiting TOYS FOR TOTS
Suggested entry fee: New/Unwrapped Toy or Monetary Donation
Complete Artist Lineup COMING SOON!
Two Days of Music, Art, Fun, Games, Raffles, Prizes Food Trucks, and more!

Oct 7 - 8

John C. Campbell Fall Festival

Oct 7 - 8, 2023

We invite you to celebrate Appalachian heritage at our 47th Fall Festival, featuring a wide variety of craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more! Saturday & Sunday, October 7 & 8, 2023 - 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct 7 - 8

Georgia Marble Festival

Oct 7 - 8, 2023

Pickens County Chamber of Commerce

500 Veterans Memorial Blvd

Jasper, GA 30143

706-692-5600

Join us October 7th - 8th, 2023 to celebrate the 41st Annual Georgia Marble FestivalWhere you will enjoy Arts, Crafts, Music & Performances on our Headliner Stage, Fine Art Gallery, Parade, Road Race, Quarry Tours, Kids Zone, Live Demonstrations of Marble & Granite Sculpting, Pottery, Chainsaw Carving and more along with array of Festival FoodSaturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMSunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Oct 7 - 8

2023 Georgia Apple Festival

Oct 14 - 15, 2023

City Of Ellijay

1729 South Main Street

Ellijay, GA 30540

706-635-7400

Welcome to North Georgia! The Georgia Apple Festival brings two exciting weekends to Ellijay, Georgia every year with hundreds of vendors offering food, art, crafts, and more, as well visitors from all over. The Ellijay Lions Club, the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, and Gilmer County invite everyone to come and enjoy the Georgia Apple Festival.Celebrating the 51st year of the Georgia Apple Festival!! This event hosts over 250 vendors offering handcrafted items including jewelry, accessories, pottery, woodworking, baskets, toys, soaps and candles, yard art, photography, packaged food products, and much more. It's the perfect place to find unique handmade gifts for friends or loved ones.Fried apple pies, fried Oreos, gyros, homemade root beer, fresh made pizza, barbecue, boiled peanuts is just the beginning of the delicious foods that you will find at the Georgia Apple Festival. This is event is considered one of the top food festivals in the State of Georgia. There are more than 35 food concession vendors serving up savory food for you to enjoy.

Oct 14 - 15

Fall Arts in the Park

Fine art, great food, fall colors on the trees and on the canvases.Enjoy the small town charm of Blue Ridge at one of our signature events, Fall Arts in the Park. This fall arts and crafts festival features hundreds of regional artists and craftsmen, Special events for the kids and live musical performances. Don't miss a visit to The Art Center in the historic Fannin County Courthouse, and browse the National Photography Exhibit in The Art Center Gallery.Admission is $5 for adults and kids are admitted free of charge.Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm both days.

Oct 14 - 15

54th Annual Sorghum Festival

Oct 14 - 15, 2023

Meeks Park

490 Meeks Park Road

Blairsville, GA 30512

706-897-4784

Georgia's official Sorghum Festival is one of the longest-running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the 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 1800s. A very festive time and a great event for the entire family.

The event is on Saturdays and Sundays only from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct 14 - 15

Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes

Oct 20 - 22, 2023

Town and Country Furniture

266 Orvin Lance Drive, Suite 4

423-241-1512

Save the date for the 2023 Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes!! This event will benefit the area's local youth through the Parade of Homes Scholarship Foundation. The Blue Ridge Parade of Homes is an annual, three-day event held in Blue Ridge, GA and features amazing homes sprinkled throughout the North Georgia mountains.

- This event is held daily from 10 am - 5 pm

Oct 20 - 22

16th Annual Paws in the Park

Local & Area Animal Rescue Groups coming together to create awareness about the needs & concerns of the homeless & abandoned animals in our area.Pet Parade, Costume Contest, Blessing of the Animals, Pet Photos, Rabies Clinic, Micro-chipping & More! ULTIMATE AIR DOGS DOCK DIVING COMPETITION (CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION)
PARADE OF ANIMALS STARTS AT 10:00 A.M.AT CORNER OF EAST MAIN AND CHURCH STREET.

Oct 21

Gold Rush Days Festival

Oct 21 - 22, 2023

Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce

Gold Rush Days are always held the third full weekend in October. It is a time for thousands to come and see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. It is estimated that a crowd of over 200,000 visits over the weekend to join in the fun and excitement! The Gold Rush Days Festival has been voted one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society. Join them in downtown Dahlonega and you will see why!

Oct 21 - 22

Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival

Oct 21, 2023

The 2023 Appalachian Brew, Stew, & Que Festival brings you great craft breweries from Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina & Alabama. There will also be delicious food from area restaurants, regional arts & crafts, and lots of Appalachian & Americana music!

Oct 21

2023 Georgia Apple Festival

Oct 21 - 22, 2023

City Of Ellijay

1729 South Main Street

Chimp or Treat at Project Chimps

Saturday, October 28th, and Sunday, October 29thTickets available from 10:30 am -1:30 pm - actual tour time determined at event check-in. Children are invited to "Chimp or Treat" in costume to see the sanctuary and enrich the lives of the chimps! Tickets are $10 per child 15 & under. Each child's ticket comes with a free adult ticket. Additional adult tickets may be purchased for $35 each. Children 2 and under are free! EACH CHILD WILL RECEIVE A 45-60 minute, guided, walking tour special "treat" bag to Trick or Treat for vegan candies as well as non-food treats items such as temporary tattoos, erasers, and other goodies chance to see our chimps in their habitat from one of our viewings windows you would like your child to participate in the Teal Pumpkin Project and receive only non-food goodies, please indicate this at checkout. We are offering opportunities for this event to families who could not otherwise afford the ticket price, if you would like to contribute and underwrite the cost of a ticket for another child, please add this as a donation during checkout. Donated tickets will be provided to various Fannin County coordinators who work with families and children in need. Visit their website for ticket availability guide Guided Walking Tour Details -Tour groups will be limited to accommodate for social distancing and to ensure that both chimps and humans can enjoy the tour. Guests are encouraged to arrive 30 minutes before the start time of your tour window. You may be in a group with other guests. Please try to keep 6 feet in between your group and other groups. Will We See Chimps on the Tour? Chimpanzee sightings are very likely but are not guaranteed as the chimps have the option to be visible or to hide in the forested outdoor habitat. How Hard is the Walk around the Sanctuary? Please Read! -Expect a 45-60 minute, moderate hike on gravel roads with some steep inclines. The hike can be challenging for young children, less active adults, and those with limited mobility. If you have guests in your group who may not be able to complete a moderate hike, PLEASE request mobility assistance when purchasing tickets. We regret that we may not be able to accommodate day-of-event requests for mobility assistance.

Oct 28 - 29

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Nov 10 - 18, 2023

Look forward to the 2023 Fall Festival October 10th - 18th from 10am-7pm. With its mild temperatures and beautiful scenery there is no better place to be than the North Georgia Mountains in the fall! Each October, this 9-day event features Arts & Craft vendors, educational demonstrations, and exciting musical performances!

Nov 10 - 18

Mountain Country Christmas in Lights

Nov 23 - Dec 23, 2023

A holiday treat for the entire family at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA along the shores of beautiful Lake Chatuge in the Northeast Georgia mountains.The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds will transform into a spectacular, magical holiday light show immersed in Christmas music, arts and crafts, food, fun, entertainment, photo opportunities, and a visit with Santa Claus! Event runs Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from November 23-December 9th.Come early on Saturdays for the Craft Show and stay for the lights 4pm-9pm!

Open EVERY night from December 14th-23rd! (closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)
Admission: $7.00
Children under 12 Free
Pets Are Not Allowed

Nov - Dec 23 - 23

Light Up Blue Ridge & Christmas Parade

Nov 25, 2023

Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

706-258-8289