Downtown Ellijay Christmas Market

Join us for a festive holiday market full of **local charm and holiday cheer**!Here’s what to look forward to: **Holiday Shopping:** Find unique gifts from local vendors—perfect for everyone on your list!**Food & Treats:** Savor delicious bites fro …

Light Up Ellijay Parade

Ellijay’s Annual Christmas Parade. The Light Up Ellijay Parade on December 7th is a can’t-miss kickoff to the holiday season! The downtown streets will come alive with festive vendor booths, delicious treats, and the cheerful sounds of carolers. Santa …

Light Up Ellijay 2024

Start your holiday season off with an Authentic Ellijay Christmas. Nov. 29, 2024 2:00 pm – 7:30 pm Downtown Ellijay, Georgia (Look for all the blow-up Christmas characters & HUGE Santa house.) Pictures with Santa & Mrs. Claus -Pets, Children …

The Isaacs Christmas Concert

The Multifaceted award-winning group, The Isaacs have spent five decades creating the undeniable family harmonies and distinct sound that have made them a favorite among audiences everywhere.  The group’s origins reach back decades. The Isaacs fir …

HOUSE OF APPLEJAY

Serenberry Vineyards

29 North Wine & Art

Cartecay Wine and Craft

Ellijay River Vineyards

Grumpy Old Men Brewing

Cartecay River Brewing Co.

Buckley Vineyards

Roo Mountain Vineyards

 Georgia Apple Festival 2024

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 f …

 Georgia Apple Festival 2024

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 f …

 Georgia Apple Festival 2024

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 f …

 Georgia Apple Festival 2024

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 f …

Blue Ridge Mountains Wine and Jazz Festival

Blue Ridge Wine and Jazz Festival is bringing great music, great wines, fine art, and delicious cuisine, to beautiful Ellijay, GA. We will be offering a diversity of wines from around the world, including those made locally in North Georgia and th …

Ellijay Bacon Fest

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 …

Georgia Apple Festival 5K

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 …

Ellijay Mushrooms Fungi 5K

Starting and finishing at the scenic Ellijay Mushrooms Farm in the shadow of Fort Mountain! We’ll run on rural county roads and into a local winery as well. When done with the 5K enjoy a mushroom farm finish; complete with live music, 10oz of either sh …

Run for the Son 2024

The Gilmer Christian Learning Center is hosting its 18th annual Run for the Son 5K fundraiser on Saturday, May 4th, 2024. This year the ministry is offering both in-person and virtual options for participants. To register, sponsor, or to get more infor …

Sasquatch Strut @ Harrison Park

Come out to the 3rd Annual Sasquatch Strut 5K and Fun Run presented by Friends Of Harrison Park, Inc. in Ellijay Georgia. Race day registration and packet pickup begins at 7:30 AM, 5K starts at 8:30 AM. Fun Run starts at the completion of the 5K.The ra …

Ace The Race @ Carters Lake

Join us for a nature filled run along one of North Georgia’s most scenic routes and around Beautiful Carters Lake. 10:00 start at North Bank park. Start and finish at the dam. Race bibs and Race Tee shirt for participants registered before cutoff. Timi …

2024 Georgia Mountain Trail Fest

This is the festival where the Georgia trails community comes together — hikers, mountain bikers, kayakers, trail runners, equestrians, campers, jeep and RV enthusiasts — everyone is welcome! We will have multiple trail related vendors, educational tra …

CARTECAY WINE RUN 5K 2024

Like Running or Walking?  Love Wine?  This race is for you!  Join us on Saturday, March 23th, 2024 at 9:00am and 10:30am for a super fun event that features the amazing hospitality and scenery of Cartecay Vineyards with a breat …

Apple Festival 5K

The Apple Festival 5k and 1 mile race is a great way to start the Georgia Apple Festival presented by the Ellijay Lions Club. Just added, Run at Home Option.  You can sign up to run the race anywhere you feel safe and submit your time before noon on 10 …

17th Annual RUN FOR THE SON 5K

Preparations are well underway for the 16th Annual Run for the Son 5K. This year’s race will be held May 7th, 2022, and it will be in person at the Gilmer Scout Hut, we offer a virtual option, too.

2nd ANNUAL SASQUATCH STRUT 5K and FUN RUN

Come out to the 2nd Annual Sasquatch Strut 5K and Fun Run presented by Friends Of Harrison Park, Inc. in Ellijay Georgia. Stay after the race and enjoy the Trails Fest with activities for all ages!! Event details and schedule Race day registration and …

CARTECAY WINE RUN 5K

Like Running or Walking?  Love Wine?  This race is for you!  Join us on Saturday, April 15th, 2023 at 9:00am for a super fun event that features the amazing hospitality and scenery of Cartecay Vineyards with a breathtaking backdrop of th …

“Love the Lids” 7th Annual Sack Pack Charity Fundraiser

Gilmer County Optimist Club Presents “Love the Lids” 7th Annual Sack Pack Charity Fundraiser! Join us for dinner with live music by Barefoot Boone. Silent & Live Auction Items Chance to win $500 raffle basket. Reservations and payment deadline is 2 …

Valentine’s Dinner At Talona Ridge

Dinner, Dancing, Desert and Wine. This event is open to the public. $80 per couple.

Georgia Apple Festival 2023 2nd weekend

For 52 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 f …

Georgia Apple Festival 2023

For 52 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 f …

Chili Challenge – 4th Annual Harrison Park Event

Come out to Harrison Park to taste lots of chili recipes at this annual event. In addition to Chili, you can enjoy, beer, soft drinks, cornbread and live music. Chili samples are priced at 10 samples for only $10 and VIP tickets are available for $35 w …

First Annual Corn Hole Tournament Fundraiser

The Georgia High Country Builder’s Association, in partnership with Engelheim Vineyards, are proud to host the First Annual Corn Hole Tournament. This tournament is open to the public and will benefit the Gilmer County Food Bank. The tournament style w …

Bigfoot Boogie 5K

Join us for America’s ONLY 2 State 5K Road Series! The Riverwalk Run Series offers three opportunities, all in McCaysville, Georgia and crossing into Copperhill, Tennesse

Wild West Show & Rodeo

The Wild West Show & Rodeo is October 21st and 22nd at the Gilmer County Saddle Club. Entertainment includes mini bulls, mutton bustin, and more!

CARS and COFFEE in Ellijay

North Georgia’s monthly meet of auto and motorcycle enthusiasts.

Annual Georgia Apple Festival Parade

The Georgia Apple Festival parade is a fun-filled, family friendly tradition of the Georgia Apple Festival. The 2022 parade theme is “Mountain Life”, and it will feature floats celebrating life in the mountains.

Grapes and Ladders Winery

Ott Farms and Vineyard

Apple Arts on the Square Week 2

Join us in beautiful Downtown Ellijay for Apple Arts! This sister festival of the Georgia Apple Festival adds fun arts & crafts and snacks to the downtown scene on the 2nd and 3rd weekend every October. Apple Arts is pet-friendly, accessible, and a …

Apple Arts on the Square Week 1

Join us in beautiful Downtown Ellijay for Apple Arts! This sister festival of the Georgia Apple Festival adds fun arts & crafts and snacks to the downtown scene on the 2nd and 3rd weekend every October. Apple Arts is pet-friendly, accessible, and a …

Georgia Apple Festival 2022 – WEEK 2

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.

Georgia Apple Festival 2022 – WEEK 1

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.

SUMMIT FARM WEDDINGS

THE ORCHARD BARN

DEEP SOUTH FARM

Apple Capital Paddle Battle

The Apple Capital Paddle Battle presented by Piedmont Physicians is a two-day indoor pickleball tournament at the Victory Christian Center featuring men’s/women’s doubles and mixed doubles.

Water Fun Day!

We’re ready for some fun water games! Let’s have a fun social before school is back in session. We’ll meet outside by the garden for outdoor water games. Don’t forget your sunblock!

Apple Classic Auto Show

We would like to invite everyone to our annual Apple Classic Auto Show that will be held Saturday, October 8th. The show will be at a new location this year, the Victory Christian Center.

Ellijay Bacon Fest

Come to the beautiful North Georgia mountains and enjoy a day filled with fun, music and amazing bacon dishes! Festival will be held at the Gilmer County River Park in Ellijay, GA.

Scarecrow Invasion Harrison Park

Scarecrow Invasion Harrison Park October 8th through November 1 with special Moonlight Walk on the evening of October 14th

2nd Annual Golf for the Arts Tournament

Gilmer Arts has a vision to connect the arts to the center of Ellijay. All proceeds from the Gilmer Arts 2022 Golf tournament will go to the New Gallery Building and Renovation Fund.

Partner Yoga in the Park

Join us for our first ever Partner Yoga at the Park! Bring a partner, or find one when you arrive. We will be applying simple Thai bodywork techniques to connect and perfect our healing touch.

Dining with Fireflies – a Farm to Table style experience benefiting Friends of Harrison Park

Don’t miss this truly special dining and social event benefiting Friends of Harrison Park, Inc. Enjoy a unique farm to table experience. A four course meal, locally sourced and prepared by Emily’s Bar & Restaurant and A Little Baked Bakery will be served in the park on long farm tables.

Music in the Park – Age of Aquarius

Join friends & family for a throwback musical event at Harrison Park on May 13.   Matty Croxton will perform on stage with a 60’s and 70’s review that will keep you up and grooving to the music all night.  Beer and wine will be on sale and “Sweet C …

Brett Cantrell-COUNTRY Financial

Jazz Funk Violinist Carey Durham Concert 

Carey Durham is an accomplished violinist with over 25 years of performance experience spanning all ranges of musical genres

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – at Harrison Park

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Sasquatch Strut 5K and Fun Run

Join Runners and Joggers alike for Friends of Harrison Park’s first 5K and Fun Run on April 23, 2022.  Check in will begin at 7:00 AM and the 5K will start at 8:00 AM.  The Fun Run will begin after the completion of the 5K.

Blue Ridge Mountains Wine & Jazz Festival 2022

The Blue Ridge Mountains Wine and Jazz Festival presents an annual concert of jazz music aimed at keeping this music form vibrant with a variety of Jazz styles.

Acoustic Blends – Gilmer Arts Live Music – 3rd Fridays

Acoustic Blends are free events open to the public, and open to all Musicians who want to play on stage or for those who just want to come for a good time.  It’s an experience you won’t want to miss!!

Dancing Goats Folkfest

Juried Folk Art Show, Mountain Music, Storytelling, Traditional Foods — AND Don’t Miss the Goat Beauty Contest!

The Rabun Half Run Marathon

This course takes you on 4 miles of pristine single track, crossing 14 footbridges over creeks and small waterfalls.  You will summit Rabun Bald and enjoy the 360 degree views overlooking 3 states. 

Holla Yella Music Festival 2022

Holla Yella Music Festival returns for the 2nd consecutive year and will be held in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains at White Path Creek Farms in Ellijay.

Ninja MTB Performance Clinic

Ninjas are coming back to Mulberry Gap again for Father’s Day Weekend! Come ride with us in the heart of the designated “Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia.”

Georgia Mountain Trail Fest

equestrians, campers, jeep and ATV enthusiasts — everyone is welcome!

Bearhoti Trail Fest

This 3-day event is meant to challenge and reward you. There are multiple distance options across three days, pick one or make a weekend of it!

Three Rivers 5K

The Three Rivers 5K is presented by the Boys and Girls Club of Gilmer County in Ellijay, GA. The course is a double loop on the super flat fitness path that runs along the river.

Cartecay Wine Run 5K

Join us on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 for a super fun event that features the amazing hospitality and scenery of Cartecay Vineyards with a breathtaking backdrop of the Southern Appalachian Mountains.

RUN FOR THE SON 5K

Preparations are well underway for the 16th Annual Run for the Son 5K. This year’s race will be held May 7th, 2022, and it will be in person at the Gilmer Scout Hut, we offer a virtual option, too.

Commedia Dell’Arte Children’s Theatre Workshop Series

Join Jess Eves for this fun, first drama series for kids. This first workshop series will be free.

Intro to Improv Children’s Theatre Workshop Series

Sign your child up for this workshop as part of our Spring – Kick Off Theatre Series for children. This series will be taught by Jess Eves, Theater-Youth degree & Gilmer Arts Programs Director.

Pantomime – Children’s Theatre Workshop Series

This is the last in our Spring series for Children’s Theatre Workshop. These workshops will have prepared your child to get the most out of our Summer Drama Camp.

Plein Air – Save the Date

Gilmer Arts’ Plein Air, Art in the Mountains, is in the final stages of planning. The dates are May 20, 21, & 22.

Modern Rustic Homes

Metro Brokers

Huff’s Drug Store

Blizzard Computers

Bigun’s Barbeque

Blue Ridge Auto Auction

Gilmer County Day Care

Main Street Antiques

Papa’s Pizza To Go

Cliff Lancey – Attorney

Ellijay Web Design And Hosting

Bobcat Cabin Rentals of Ellijay

A.S. Dover Construction

Davenport Contracting

Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals

Belle’s Boutique

Eyecatcher Unlimited

ELLIJAY TELEPHONE COMPANY

Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce

Keep Gilmer Beautiful – e-waste

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

Apple Festival Parade 2021

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 y …

Georgia Apple Blossom Festival

The Annual Georgia Apple Blossom Festival features a variety of arts and crafts exclusively from local artists in North Georgia, so, you can see the best from our neck of the woods.

Georgia Apple Festival 2021 – WEEK 2

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.

Georgia Apple Festival 2021 – WEEK 1

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.

SHARP MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS

FAINTING GOAT VINEYARDS

BEAR CLAW VINEYARDS

CHATEAU MEICHTRY

ENGELHEIM VINEYARDS

CARTECAY VINEYARDS

Coosawattee River Resort

Stratford Motor Inn East Ellijay

Ellijay River House B&B

Best Western Mountain View Inn

Comfort Inn And Suites East Ellijay

Stressbuster Cabin Rentals

Dragonfly Dreams Luxury Cabin Rentals

Blue Sky Cabin Rentals

R&A Orchards

Red Apple Barn

Penland Apple House

Panorama Farm Market

Hillcrest Orchards & Farm

BJ Reece Orchards

Aaron Family Orchards

Hitching Post

Little Baptist Church

First Baptist Church of Ellijay

First United Methodist Church

Good Samaritan Catholic Church

Ellijay Church of Christ

Covenant Community Church

Tabor House Civil War Museum

George Link, Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse

Westmoreland Accounting

State Farm Insurance – Candra Warren

Spectra Hair & Day Spa

Regions Bank

Pricecutters Automotive

Payne Insurance Agency

Meanders River Restoration

Kayann Hayden West, Attorney

John Crawford Photography

Hensley CPA, LLC

Gilmer Senior Center

Facing East Yoga

ETC Communications

Ellijay Storage

Ellijay Bookkeeping

Clifford S. Lancey, Attorney

Clark & Clark Attorneys

City Barber Shop

Chastain & Associates PC

US Classic Wash & Laundry Mat

Brett Jones, Attorney

Rhonda Blackwell Siler, Attorney

Bernhardt Funeral Home

Beauty Hut – Beauty Salon

The Ridge at Harrison Park

Century 21 Results Realty

Ellijay Inn

The Shack

River Street Tavern

The Roof Ellijay

Mr. P’s

Moo Bears Ice Cream & Hot Dogs

La Catrina Tacos & Margaritas

Kasei Sushi and Sake

The Gum Shop Fun Shop

Emily’s Bar & Restaurant

Ellijay Wood Fired Pizza

Ellijay Coffeehouse

Cornerstone Café

Cantaberry Restaurant

Cajun Depot

Boardwalk Pizza and Pub

Bavarian Chocolatier

Back Porch Bistro

Abby’s Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt

Whimz Boutique

Warren’s Auto Sales

United Karate Studio

TJ & Company

The Loving Bull

Southern Customs

Pets on Main

Paws & Claws Thrift & Gift Shop

Outback Antiques

Olive Oil Company

Mountain Treasures

Mountain Hounds

Misty Hollow Antiques and Collectibles

Main Street Antiques & Collectibles

Looch and Quigley

Live the Trail

Linens and Pearls

Kristina Lee’s Boutique

Julianna’s Boutique

Hometown Florist & Yesterday’s Décor

Health Food Store

Hair Depot Salon

Green Willow Soap

Gilmer Arts & Gallery

Ellijay Pawn Shop

The Cow Pelt

Cartecay Vineyards Tasting Room

Cartecay Bike Shop

Blueridge Outfitters

Beyond Pink

Beds, Etc.

Antiques on North Main

Ace Hardware of Ellijay

28 Main

Artful Home Provisions Design Center

Artful Ellijay

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