Events

For 54 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 […]

Save the Dates: The Apple Arts Festival Returns to Downtown Ellijay! Plan a family outing for the second and third weekends in October and head to Downtown Ellijay for the Apple Arts Festival! Held in conjunction with the Georgia Apple Festival, this vibrant downtown celebration features unique arts & crafts, mouthwatering food, and a fun, […]

Join us for our 4th Annual Great Ape Escape 5K-ish! (Now in the fall!) Invite your friends and family (and dogs) to walk, run or hike this fun off road event!  This is a rain or shine, non-refundable event. TIME: 9am (check in starts at 8am) COST: $35/person (as well as VIP options) Join us for […]

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 […]