Events

Ellijay Bacon Fest was created to hold an event that allowed our community to gather for the love of bacon while helping raise awareness and money for local charities/organizations. This delicious event also gives local restaurants, chefs, artists and businesses exposure as well as provides an opportunity to give back to the community where they […]

For 53 fun-filled years, the Georgia Apple Festival has brought two exciting weekends in October to Gilmer County. Ellijay and East Ellijay hosts hundreds of vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, on-site demonstrations, live music, and delicious fair food. The festival is named after the ripening apples that you can find all over the area at […]

The 48th Annual Apple Festival 5K and 1-mile race is a great way to kick off your Apple Festival weekend! This race is a certified course that starts and ends at the Ellijay Elementary School located off North Main Street across from City Hall. Awards are given to overall, master, and grandmaster winners, as well […]

For 53 fun-filled years, the Georgia Apple Festival has brought two exciting weekends in October to Gilmer County. Ellijay and East Ellijay hosts hundreds of vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, on-site demonstrations, live music, and delicious fair food. The festival is named after the ripening apples that you can find all over the area at […]

We are so excited about this year’s Apple Festival Parade.  It will be held on Friday, October 8th at 6PM.  This allows those that are normally busy with their duties during the day of the Apple Festival to be able to participate in the parade.  This year’s theme is “Georgia Apple Festival – the Golden Year” as we […]

The Official Georgia Apple Festival is presented by the Ellijay Lions Club and the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce every year. There are over 300 vendors and exhibitions.

Join us for another Electronics Recycling Event this year. Location will be the Gilmer County Courthouse Parking Lot