Summer may be coming to a close but that doesn’t mean the events have to stop! This month is jam packed with rodeos, fairs, music festivals, and more. Soak up the last few weeks of summer at some of these great events!
August 1st-August 2nd
Location: Blue Ridge Farmers Market
This two day music festival in Downtown Blue Ridge is bringing you exciting live entertainment from some of the best musicians in the business! On top of great music there will also be food trucks, craft vendors, band merch, and much more! Plus the event benefits St. Jude's Children's Hospital. Bring a chair and come on out Friday and Saturday starting at 10am for all the fun!
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
August 1st-August 22nd
Location: Misty Mountain Hops
Misty Mountain Hops is a music-centric restaurant and pub so it’s only fitting that they bring in live music. Stop by select Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-9pm for great food and great live music from local artists!
August 1st: Greg Erwin
August 9th: Rail Town
August 22nd: Eric Turner
Small Expression: Fiber Art Exhibition
August 1st-August 23rd
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
The Handweavers Guild of America invites you to explore contemporary fiber art on an intimate scale in this juried exhibition. Come to the Art Center now through August 23rd to admire The Handweavers Guild of America’s works.
3rd Quarter Artist in Residence: Bill Jefferson Wonders in Wood Artistry
August 1st-August 23rd
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come on out to the Art Center to admire Bill Jefferson's beautiful, handcrafted wood art works on display in the gallery through August 23rd.
Live Music at the Mill at Noontootla Creek Farms
August 1st-August 29th
Location: The Mill at Noontootla Creek Farms
The Mill offers an authentic dining experience right on the property of Noontootla Creek Farms. After a busy day of outdoor adventure stop in for a delicious meal prepared in the Appalachian style. And on weekends look forward to live music from talented local artists.
August 1st: Lindsay Beth Harper
August 8th: Travis Bowlin
August 16th: Gavin Heath Graves
August 22nd: Scott Stambaugh
August 29th: Cody King
Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
August 1st-August 30th
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Come out for live music Friday nights at the Farmhouse Market at Crane Creek Vineyards. The vineyards will be open late Friday nights, with extended hours until 8pm. Grab a glass of wine, a charcuterie board, and a seat and enjoy!
August 1st: Farmhouse Friday
August 2nd: Austin Coleman & Madisyn Alberry
August 8th: Farmhouse Friday
August 9th: Chris Carpenter & Dawn O Davis
August 15th: Farmhouse Friday
August 16th: Clusterfest
August 22nd: Farmhouse Friday
August 23rd: Cashe & Dawn O Davis
August 29th: Farmhouse Friday
August 30th: Tim Morgan & Kayla Jacquelyn
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
August 1st-August 31st
Location: Bear Claw Vineyards
For award winning wine, live music, and food truck Bear Claw Vineyards is the place for you! Join them every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for live music and food trucks. Kids and dogs are welcome too. The live music schedule for each weekend is shared on their website each Thursday so be sure to check back!
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
August 1st-August 31st
Location: Buckley Vineyards
This beautiful creekside, Ellijay, mountain winery is the perfect place to spend an afternoon! Each of their charming wines are crafted and bottled with love, and ready to be enjoyed by all! So come on out to Buckley Vineyards on weekends for live music and a refreshing glass of wine.
August 1st: Grease Tribute
August 2nd: Cashe
August 3rd: Man Bites Dog
August 9th: Jadie & Gabe and Connor Priest Band
August 10th: David Welch
August 16th: Surrender Hill
August 17th: Joy Hice & Guest
August 23rd: Connor Priest
August 24th: Brett Cantrell
August 30th: Drivin N Cryin & Kristen Tinsley
August 31st: Second Helping
August 2nd
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Take a relaxing Yoga class by the river at Old Toccoa Farm! The class will take place in a flat grassy area tucked off of the golf course with amazing views of the green and the Toccoa River. Bring your yoga mat, water, and anything else you might need and enjoy!
August 2nd
Location: Downtown McCaysville
Come join us at the Twin Cities Farmers Market in Downtown McCaysville every other Saturday thru October! There will be fresh produce, handmade goods, local crafts, and more. Come get some shopping done and support the local community!
The Fine Columbians: A Steely Dan Tribute Band
August 2nd
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
The Fine Columbians: A Steely Dan Tribute Band are coming to Blue Ridge! Performing multiple sold out shows all over the southeast, they have acquired a deserved reputation for being THE ultimate tribute band featuring top-notch musicianship and spot-on recreations of Steely Dan classics. Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! The Fine Columbians will take the stage at 7:30pm on August 2nd and tickets are $48.80 for this awesome show!
August 2nd-August 30th
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Learn all about the wine making process with this behind-the-scenes experience! Take a tour of the beautiful Crane Creek Vineyards and experience what goes into making a bottle of Crane Creek wine! You can take a Winery Tour on Saturdays at 2pm, April-November. The cost is $40 per person.
Live Music at Roo Mountain Vineyards
August 2nd-August 30th
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
Roo Mountain Vineyards always has so much to offer! With stunning views of the rolling Blue Ridge foothills, comfort & luxury throughout the vineyard, and a large selection of wines & hard ciders created from experienced wine makers; you simply won’t be able to get enough! On weekends, you can catch live music from local area artists from the terrace or their rooftop garden. So, sit back with a glass of wine, enjoy some music, and take in the view!
August 2nd: Man Bites Dog
August 9th: Nick Stuard
August 16th: Craig McGriff
August 23rd: Mark Miller
August 29th: Paella Party with Spanish Flamenco & Tapas
August 30th: Cotter Hill
Live Music at Grapes & Ladders Winery
August 2nd-August 30th
Location: Grapes & Ladders Winery
Head to Grapes & Ladders Winery in Ellijay for live music and great wine! Thursdays thru Sundays Grapes & Ladders hosts local artists and open mic nights. There’s always something fun going on here! See their full lineup of events here.
August 2nd: Chris Cloud
August 7th: Open Mic
August 14th: Open Mic
August 16th: Jordan Denton
August 21st: Open Mic
August 23rd: The Shetlands
August 28th: Open Mic
August 30th: Billy Wilkie
August 2nd-August 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association offers classes year-round for artists looking to expand their skill set. This month you can learn to express yourself through mosaics, watercolor and more! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://www.blueridgearts.net/adult-classes.html
August 2nd: A Dragonfly of Many Colors
August 9th: Watercolor in Drybrush: Wildlife and Nature's Elements
August 10th: Watercolor in Drybrush: Wildlife and Nature's Elements
August 17th: Alcohol Ink Painted Jewelry
August 19th: Intro to Wood Carving Workshop
August 20th: A Dragonfly of Many Colors
August 22nd: Painting the Mountain Landscape in Watercolor
August 23rd: Painting the Mountain Landscape in Watercolor
August 23rd: Out of the Blue: An Intro to Japanese Shibori & Indigo Dyeing
August 24th: Painting the Mountain Landscape in Watercolor
August 29th: Mixed Media & Abstract Painting
August 30th: Mixed Media & Abstract Painting
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
August 2nd-August 31st
Location: Cartecay Vineyards
Sip on delicious wine surrounded by the North Georgia Mountains! Enjoy live music select Saturdays & Sundays from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Listen to the music of local artists while enjoying your wine outside either on the Chimney Patio or the Tasting Barn’s covered porch. Live music, good wine, and beautiful mountain scenery; it doesn’t get much better than that!
August 2nd: Brandon Bagley
August 3rd: Travis Bowlin
August 9th: Ian Davis
August 10th: Wicked Game
August 16th: Gregg Erwin
August 17th: Brooke Bagwell
August 23rd: Jerry Sorn
August 24th: Gino Finelli
August 30th: Andrew Katter
August 31st: Chris Glover
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
August 2nd-August 31st
Location: Chateau Meichtry
Come sip on wine by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at Chateau Meichtry. This beautiful winery located in Talking Rock, GA has both outdoor & indoor seating options, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the winery no matter the weather. On Saturdays & Sundays you can sip on your favorite glass of wine while you enjoy live music from local artists from 1:30pm-5:30pm. And there’s food trucks on the weekends as well!
August 2nd: Kristen Tinsley & The Voodoo Daddys Food Truck
August 3rd: Justin McCullough & The Fry Baby Food Truck
August 9th: The Orange Walls & The Off Road Food Truck
August 10th: Surrender Hill & The Eggroll Boyz Food Truck
August 16th: Brett Cantrell & The Smash Hit Burger Food Truck
August 17th: Layne Denton & The Cheezed & Confused Food Truck
August 23rd: Jadie Lee & Gabe Myers & The Sweet Cheeks Food Truck
August 24th: Justin McCullough & The Choate BBQ Food Truck
August 30th: Nick Austin & The Voodoo Daddy's Food Truck
August 31st: Zach Stitch & The Eggroll Boyz Food Truck
August 2nd-August 31st
Location: Paradise Hills
Visit the winery at the beautiful Paradise Hills hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The tasting room offers Paradise Hills wine, a selection of craft beers, hard cider, and wine slushies as well as cheese and charcuterie boards, tapas, and shared platters. You can enjoy your drinks and snacks as you listen to local artists perform select Fridays 4pm – 8pm & Saturdays from 1pm – 5pm.
August 2nd: Dr. Paul
August 9th: Michelle Phillips
August 16th: Chris Carpenter
August 23rd: Tom Edwards
August 29th: TBD
August 30th: Grape Stomp Festival - Bob Keel, Alec James and Blues Caravan
August 31st: Jordan Denton
Live Music & Events at General Ledger
August 3rd-August 17th
Location: General Ledger
Enjoy delicious food, drinks and live music on Sundays at The General Ledger! Located in a beautifully restored bank building Downtown, this charming restaurant is truly one of a kind! Sunday Brunch has never tasted better!
August 3rd: Mook & Mimi's Birthday
August 6th: Buck-A-Shuck
August 7th: Prime Rib Night
August 10th: Zach Kilmer
August 13th: Buck-A-Shuck
August 14th: Prime Rib Night
August 17th: Mook & Mimi
August 4th-August 25th
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue
Have you ever wanted to learn how to line dance? Well now’s your chance! Tooney’s now offers free, weekly line dancing classes Monday nights! The class is open to people of all ages and dance experience! Doors open at 6pm and classes start at 7pm. Come on down and show us what you can do!
August 7th-August 24th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Proof follows the story of Catherine, the daughter of a famous but unstable mathematician. After his untimely death, Catherine finds a mysterious notebook left behind from her father that forces her to face the ultimate question of how much of her father’s madness or genius will she inherit? Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs August 7th-August 24th. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
August 7th-August 28th
Location: Horseshoe Bend Park
Every Thursday night at 6:00pm, May-September visit Horseshoe Bend Park in McCaysville, GA for live music and picnicking by the Toccoa River. Picnic tables are available but feel free to bring a picnic blanket and lawn chair as well. Admission is free so bring the whole family to enjoy!
August 7th-August 28th
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue
Pick up the mic and sing along to your favorite songs every Thursday night at Tooney’s from 6pm-11pm for Karaoke! Open mic performers are welcome on the area’s biggest stage! Grab yourself a cold beer or fine wine and enjoy the night!
Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
August 7th-August 29th
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewery
Stop by Grumpy Old Men Brewery Thursdays to sing along to your favorite songs for karaoke night! And drop by select Fridays & Saturdays from 3pm-6pm for great drinks, great music, and a great time. With indoor and outdoor seating available you can even bring your dog to join in the fun! Enjoy delicious fare from the ever-changing food trucks, while you listen to some fantastic local artists! And on Monday nights come on out for SINGO and Thursday nights is Karaoke!
August 7th: Karaoke
August 8th: Rusted Melody
August 9th: Gregg Erwin
August 14th: Karaoke
August 15th: Dr. Paul
August 16th: Saturdayaoke
August 21st: Karaoke
August 22nd: Surrender Hill
August 23rd: Orange Walls
August 28th: Karaoke
August 29th: Surrender Hill
August 8th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Don't miss country music star, Lee Brice performing at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on August 8th at 7pm! You'll know Brice for his number one country hits like "A Woman Like You," "Hard to Love," "I Drive Your Truck," "I Don't Dance," " and “Memory I Don't Mess With.” You won’t want to miss this night of great music! Tickets are $76+ handling.
U.S. Air Force Jazz Band In Concert
August 9th
Location: Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the U.S of A. with a FREE concert for Veterans and community members. The U.S. Air Force Jazz Band will be performing at Fannin County High School Performing Arts Center from 7pm-8:30pm on August 9th.
August 9th
Location: The Mill at Noontootla Creek Farms
Are you ready to learn how to line dance? Come on out to the Mill at Noontootla for a night of dancing! There will be dancing, snacks, drinks for sale, and lots of fun! Make your reservation in advance or pay at the door, fee is $20 per person.
Live Music & Events at Living Water Winery
August 9th-August 23rd
Location: Living Water Winery
Live life well, at Living Water Winery! Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains while sipping on estate grown wine or craft beer, on their 70-acre farm. And on weekends you can enjoy live music from one of their many terraces.
August 9th: David Welch
August 16th: Jesse Williams
August 23rd: Music Bingo w/ DJ Mox
August 9th-August 30th
Location: Sugar Creek Raceway
Catch zooming cars at Sugar Creek Raceway in Blue Ridge, Georgia all summer long! Don’t miss a second of the action at this amazing off-road racetrack! Gates open at 5pm and hot laps start at 7pm.
August 9th: American All Star 604 Crate Late Models Battle
August 16th: Southern All Star Super L/M Return for Russell Thomas Memorial
August 30th: Labor Day Fun Night!
August 15th-August 16th
Location: Kiwani’s Fairgrounds
Prepare to be entertained at the 29th Annual Kiwani’s Rodeo! There will be bronco riding, calf roping, calf scrambles, bareback riding, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and so much more! There will also be a “Boot Toss” raffle and food vendors. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled event running from 6pm-11pm August 15th-16th.
August 15th-August 23rd
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Venture on over to Hiawassee, Georgia for some good old fashioned fun at The 75th Annual Georgia Mountain Fair! There will be carnival rides, music performances, arts & craft booths, special attractions & experiences, delicious food, a parade, and so much more! This fantastic event runs daily August 15th-August 23rd. See their website for times for full details: https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents/fair
Hops Vines & Dines: An Evening to Support the Arts
August 16th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come on out for a night of entertainment that's all about supporting the arts at the "Hops, Vines & Dines" fundraising event! There will be delicious food, locally brewed beverages, a silent auction, and a chance to connect with fellow art lovers. Tickets are $50 per person and $45 per person for BRMAA members.
August 16th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Old Toccoa Farm will be hosting a Wine Dinner with wines from Meadowcroft Winery. This Napa Valley winery is celebrated for its dedication to small-lot, handcrafted wines that capture the essence of their terroir. From bold reds to crisp whites, each bottle tells a story of passion, sustainability, and artistry.
Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise Ins
August 22nd
Location: Dairy Queen / DQ Grill & Chill, Blue Ridge
Admire a selection of classic cars at this free event happening on the 4th Friday of every thru September at 6pm! Bring your own classic car to register and get $4 off Dairy Queen certificate when you register! Ice cream, classic cars, and a good time!
Appalachian Roots: Sippin', Singin' & Supper
August 22nd-August 23rd
Location: Byron Herbert Reece Farm
Come on out to Blairsville for an intimate, creekfront dinner at Byron Herbet Reece Farm. Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Co. & Jim's Smoking Que will prepare guests a four course, five-star dinner, with signature cocktail pairings. Your ticket includes all this and more plus a special performance from Tommy Townsend over dinner. Limited tickets available so secure your spot today!
August 28th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Head to the beautiful Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee GA Thursday nights for their Acoustic Sunsets Concert Series. The event takes place on select Thursday nights August 28th-October 9th from 5pm-9pm and will include food trucks, nighttime garden tours, and live music. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come on out for an evening of fun!
August 29th-August 30th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Celebrate the long weekend by watching bucking broncos & bulls at the annual Hiawassee Pro Rodeo! See some of the world’s best contestants from the U.S. and Canada as well as some amazing specialty acts! The whole family will love it! Tickets are $25 for adults and children 5 & under are free!
August 30th
Location: Paradise Hills
Come on out to Paradise Hills in Blairsville for their 12th annual Grape Stomp Festival! Your $25 ticket includes admission and a souvenir wine glass. There will also be great live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and grape stomping at 2pm & 4pm! This stomping fun event will happen August 30th from 11am-5pm.
Bubbles and Boots Mimosa Festival
August 30th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Visit the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee GA for their first ever Bubbles & Boots- Mimosa Festival! Your ticket will get you a front row seat to live entertainment, unique vendors, and bottomless mimosas. It's a refreshing & fun way to end your summer!
Tattoo you: A Rolling Stones Tribute Band
August 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Tattoo You is a Rolling Stones Tribute Band based out of Atlanta. They have a passion for the music and a dedication to recreating the classic songs with the spirit and energy they demand. Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! Tattoo You will take the stage at 7:30pm on August 30th and tickets are $48.80 for this awesome show!
Photography National Juried Show
August 30th-August 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come on out to the Art Center August 30th thru October 18th to see beautiful digital media from local artists. Enjoy photography or videography? Submit your work and see if you can win Best in Show! Artists and art lovers alike are welcome!
August 30th- August 31st
Location: Blairsville Town Square
Make your way over to Blairsville, GA for Labor Day weekend to celebrate the history and mountain culture of Blairsville and Union County. There will be crafts, music, living history activities, demonstrations on quilting, spinning, basket making, farm animals, and gold panning, along with fun activities for children. The events will happen in Downtown Blairsville Square. Admission is free!
