Events

Plan your visit to Ellijay and experience one of North Georgia’s most beloved traditions—the Georgia Apple Festival! Now celebrating its 55th year, this popular arts and crafts festival draws visitors from all over the Southeast to enjoy a vibrant showcase of creativity, flavor, and fall fun. With over 250 vendors, the festival features some of […]

Mark your calendars for the second and third weekends in October and head to Downtown Ellijay for the Apple Arts Festival, a lively sister event to the Georgia Apple Festival! This festival brings an extra layer of fun to the downtown area, with arts & crafts vendors, delicious food, and family-friendly activities that make it […]

Mark your calendars for the second and third weekends in October and head to Downtown Ellijay for the Apple Arts Festival, a lively sister event to the Georgia Apple Festival! This festival brings an extra layer of fun to the downtown area, with arts & crafts vendors, delicious food, and family-friendly activities that make it […]

Kick off the holiday season in style at the second annual Merry Mountain Town Festival in Downtown Ellijay! Join us on Friday, November 27th, 2026, for a festive celebration that brings the community together to welcome the holidays. This joyful event promises a magical downtown experience with holiday lights, seasonal music, and family-friendly activities that […]

Get ready for a doggone good time in downtown Ellijay on April 18, 2026! This lively, pet-friendly event invites you and your furry companions to join a festive celebration where pets take center stage in style. Watch as a parade of partying pets strut through downtown dressed in their best outfits—all for a paws-itively great […]

Get ready for a tail-wagging good time at Paw Palooza, a fun-filled community event celebrating pets, people, and a great cause at Engelheim Vineyards! Set against the beautiful backdrop of North Georgia’s vineyard scenery, Paw Palooza is the perfect outing for animal lovers, families, and friends looking to enjoy a relaxed day outdoors. Bring your […]

Kick off the holiday season in Downtown Ellijay on Friday, November 28th, 2025, as our charming mountain town transforms into a winter wonderland! Broad Street will come alive with festive vendors, delicious holiday treats, and family fun. From 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM, visit Santa on the Courthouse Steps for free photos and face painting […]

After a day of browsing Ellijay’s charming antique and boutique shops and soaking up the fun at the Merry Mountain Town Festival, find your spot along the streets for the annual holiday parade! Settle in with a cozy blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the twinkling floats, joyful music, and heartwarming holiday spirit — all […]