Celebrate the end of summer in the North Georgia Mountains with craft markets, mountain fairs, rodeos, and more! Don’t miss these exciting events happening in North Georgia this August:
August 1st
Location: Blue Ridge Farmers Market
Bluegrass is coming to Blue Ridge at the 3rd Annual Ridge Jam! This two-day festival will bring in award winning bluegrass bands, food trucks, vendors, camping, jamming and more! Plus, this great event serves as a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and last year raised thousands of dollars for the charity. All the fun runs July 31st & August 1st at the Blue Ridge Farmers Market.
August 1st
Location: CATE Farms
There's nothing quite like a craft market! Stop on by CATE Farms in Morganton, GA for all kinds of local crafts, baked goods, artisan creations, face painting and so much more. And during the event the farm will be offering hayrides, a petting zoo, fresh picked produce, and other goodies. The fun runs the first Saturday of every month August-November from 10am-3pm.
August 1st-August 2nd
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Get ready for a night of laugh-out-loud Southern comedy about family, chaos, and the lengths we’ll go to for the ones we love. Mama Won't Fly follows a family on a cross-country adventure filled with quirky characters, outrageous mishaps, and heartfelt revelations. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs July 16th-August 2nd. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
August 1st-August 22nd
Location: Paradise Hills Winery
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 1st: Tommy Davis
August 8th: Bob Keel
August 15th: Chris Carpenter
August 22nd: Tom Edwards
August 1st-August 27th
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 yoga, woodburning, and weaving! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://brmaa.org/find-a-class
August 1st: Your Life in Small Stories: A Gentle Introduction to Writing Micro Memoirs
August 15th: Make Your Own Cardboard Mini Owl with Jimi Benedict
August 20th: Leather Plaited Appalachian Hand Broom
August 22nd & 23rd: Dragonflies Fly: Stained Glass Workshop
August 29th & 30th: Watercolor in Drybrush: Wildlife and Nature’s Elements with Alan R. Young
Precision Alignment Yoga Level 1
Tuesday: 4, 11, 18, 25
Wednesday: 5, 12,19, 26
Thursday: 6, 13, 20, 27
Precision Alignment Yoga Recuperative
August 2026: 4, 11, 18, 25
Precision Alignment Yoga Level 1 & 2
Tuesday: 4, 11, 18, 25
Precision Alignment Yoga Level 2
Wednesday: 5, 12, 19, 26
August 1st-August 29th
Location: Copperhill Steel Bridge
Come join us at the Twin Cities Farmers Market in Downtown McCaysville every Saturday thru October! There will be fresh produce, handmade goods, local crafts, and more. Come get some shopping done and support the local community!
Live Music and Events at Grapes & Ladders Winery
August 1st-August 29th
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 1st: David Ellis
August 6th: Open Mic
August 7th: Afternoon Jam
August 8th: Jonathan Callicutt
August 9th: Songwriters Against Hunger
August 13th: Open Mic
August 15th: Jordan Denton
August 20th: Open Mic
August 27th: Open Mic
August 29th: Adrian Stover
August 1st-August 29th
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 Crane Creek Vineyards
August 1st-August 29th
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: Austin Coleman & Christopher Glenn
August 7th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Friday
August 8th: Rail Town & Mark Henderson
August 14th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Friday
August 15th: Clusterfest
August 21st: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Friday
August 22nd: Tim Morgan and Vine & Root Market
August 28th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Friday
August 29th: Scott Clayton & Tyler Neal
Live Music & Events at Kerith House
August 1st-August 29th
Location: Kerith House
Come on out to Blue Ridge's newest winery, Kerith House! Here you can enjoy great wines, get some shopping done, or attend one of their workshops or classes. See what exciting events are happening at Kerith House this month.
August 1st: Garlic Festival, Topper Music, Vineyard Piper
August 2nd: Trevor Ciongoli
August 5th: Pilates at Kerith House
August 7th: Vineyard Piper & Music Bingo
August 8th: Anna Shinholster & Vineyard Piper
August 10th: Monday Mahjong 101 Workshop
August 12th: Pilates at Kerith House
August 13th: Sip & Step Ballroom Dance Class
August 14th: Vineyard Piper
August 15th: Rob Murdock & Vineyard Piper
August 19th: Kerith House
August 21st: Vineyard Piper
August 22nd: The Davis LaDow Jazz Duo & Vineyard Piper
August 24th: Monday Mahjong Guided Play
August 26th: Pilates at Kerith House & The Literary Glass Book Club
August 27th: Sip & Step Ballroom Dance Class
August 28th: Vineyard Piper
August 29th: Ray LaBean & Vineyard Piper
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
August 1st-August 29th
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: Justin Farrington and George Colavecchio
August 7th: The Orange Walls Duo
August 8th: Brett Bartschi
August 14th: Eric Turner
August 15th: Kit + Char
August 21st: Greg Erwin
August 22nd: Shannon York
August 28th: Thomas Gay
August 29th: Nathan Parris
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
August 1st-August 30th
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 1st: Gregg Erwin
August 2nd: Jerry Sorn
August 8th: Sound Union
August 9th: Mountain City Mavericks
August 15th: Travis Bowlin
August 16th: RustedMelody
August 22nd: Jack and the Bean Sprouts
August 23rd: Christoper Estrada
August 30th: Rick Stone
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
August 1st-August 30th
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: Michael Richardson & ABBA Tribute-Mamma Mia
August 2nd: PJ Powell
August 8th: Connor Priest
August 9th: Johnna
August 15th: Surrender Hill
August 16th: Bryce Fowler
August 22nd: Mountain City Mavericks
August 23rd: Dave Dale
August 29th: Brandon Baker
August 30th: Brett Cantrell
Artist in Residence: Jimiyo Benedict
August 1st-August 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Arts Association
Join us in celebrating the beauty of art at the Art Center for sculpturer, Jimiyo Benedict. Jimi’s sculptures transform common packaging materials into stylized animal forms that sit between craft, design, and folk sculpture. Built through cutting, layering, and shaping corrugated cardboard and other paper-based materials, the work emphasizes rhythm, surface pattern, and the structural potential of an everyday medium. The opening reception will take place on June 6th at 5pm and Jimiyo's works will be on display through August 30th.
The Shape of Clay Artisan Pottery Exhibition
August 1st-August 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Arts Association
Come on out to the Art Center for "The Shape of Clay" which promotes the talent and design of two- and three-dimensional clay artists. These artists combine technical skill, imagination, and craftsmanship to produce works that range from decorative wall pieces and tiles to functional pottery and sculptural forms. The opening reception will take place on June 6th at 5pm and "The Shape of Clay" exhibit will be on display through August 30th.
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
August 1st-August 30th
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 Chateau Meichtry
August 1st-August 30th
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 1st: Zach Stich & Smoke Street Grill
August 2nd: Mountaintown Players & Der Wurst Meister
August 7th: Hats off to Hope
August 8th: Kristen Tinsley & Voodoo Daddy
August 9th: Surrender Hill & EJ's North GA Food Truck
August 15th: Brett Cantrell & Off Road
August 16th: Nick Austin & Off Road
August 21st: The Return: A Tribute to the Beatles
August 22nd: Surrender Hill & Bradley Street Kitchen
August 23rd: Layne Denton & Bradley Street Kitchen
August 29th: Brandon Bagley & Sweet Cheeks
August 30th: Joy Hice & Smoke Street Grill
The Fine Art Photography of David Goodspeed
August 1st-August 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come experience the beautiful fine art photography of David Goodspeed at this pop-up exhibit at the Art Center! Goodspeed's art highlights the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge region, capturing the landscape with an artist’s eye and an architect’s attention to form, light, and atmosphere. His work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, and art festivals throughout the Southeast, earning recognition and awards along the way. David Goodspeed's Fine Art Photography exhibit will be on display from July 2nd-September 5th.
Live Music & Events at Living Water Winery
August 1st-August 31st
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 1st: Rusted Melody & Voodoo Daddy Seafood Food Truck
August 2nd: Tommy Davis
August 3rd: Mystery Flight Monday
August 5th: Ray Labean
August 7th: Mook Evermore
August 8th: Tawnya Reynolds
August 9th: Tawnya Reynolds
August 10th: Mystery Flight Monday
August 13th: Holden Le Dinh
August 16th: Chris Glover
August 17th: Mystery Flight Monday
August 21st: Surrender Hill
August 22nd: Mountain Gypsy Music & Music Bingo
August 23rd: Doctor Paul
August 24th: Mystery Flight Monday
August 29th: Gregg Erwin
August 30th: GA Mtn Bluegrass Band
August 31st: Mystery Flight Monday
Copperhill Brewery Live Music & Events
August 1st-August 31st
Location: Copperhill Brewery
There’s always something happening at Copperhill Brewery! Head on over to the state line for trivia nights, games, cornhole, karaoke, live music and so much more! See what's happening this month at Copperhill Brewery.
August 1st: Nathan Parris
August 3rd: Game Night & Line Dancing
August 4th: Cornhole
August 6th: Trivia with Travis
August 7th: Two Step Dance Class
August 8th: Madelyn Tallent
August 10th: Game Night & Line Dancing
August 11th: Cornhole
August 13th: Trivia with Travis
August 17th: Game Night & Line Dancing
August 18th: Cornhole
August 20th: Trivia with Travis
August 21st: Two Step Dance Class
August 22nd: Travis Bowlin
August 24th: Game Night & Line Dancing
August 25th: Cornhole
August 27th: Trivia with Travis
August 29th: Denise Moore & Then Some
August 31st: Game Night & Line Dancing
Live Music on the Rooftop & Dinner
August 2nd
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
Come on out for a fantastic rooftop wine dinner at Roo Mountain Vineyards! Your ticket includes a delicious dinner donated by Roo Mountain Vineyards, 2 drink tickets donated by Appalachian Beverage, live music by Jesse David & Justin Farrington, and fun games & community impact! Plus, you have a chance to win one of TWO incredible grand prizes. PRIZE 1 is a pristine 1995 Convertible Corvette (soft & hard top included) with under 5,000 original miles! And PRIZE 2 is a luxury weekend getaway at Restoration Ranch (hosted by PMI North GA Mountains) + a couples massage & Botox package from TeaTree Spa! Tickets for this great event are on sale now and help support The Open Arms Home for Children.
Live Music & Events at General Ledger
August 2nd-August 30th
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 2nd: Jack Miller
August 9th: Mook & Mimi
August 16th: TBA
August 23rd: Mook & Miller
August 30th: Phillip Brooks
Live Music & Events at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
August 2nd-August 30th
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 2nd: Music BINGO with Becky
August 5th: Trivia with Jeff
August 6th: Karaoke
August 8th: Rusted Melody
August 9th: Music BINGO with Becky
August 12th: Trivia with Jeff
August 13th: Karaoke
August 15th: Frankie Sparks
August 16th: Music BINGO with Becky
August 19th: Trivia with Jeff
August 20th: Karaoke
August 21st: Rusted Melody
August 22nd: Orange Walls
August 23rd: Music BINGO with Becky
August 26th: Trivia with Jeff
August 27th: Karaoke
August 28th: Surrender Hill
August 29th: Saturdayoke
August 30th: Music BINGO with Becky
First Tuesday Twin City Music Live Band and Jam
August 4th
Location: Toccoa River Park
Head on over to McCaysville, GA for live music the first Tuesday of every month! Music goes from 6pm-8pm and after the concert stick around for a fun acoustic jam session.
August 6th-August 23rd
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Come on out for a night of entertainment at Dinner with Friends, Blue Ridge Community Theater's latest production. The play is a witty, insightful, and emotionally rich drama that explores the complexities of marriage, friendship, and change. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs August 6th-August 23rd. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
August 6th-August 27th
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!
First Fridays at Vertigo Pinball
August 7th
Location: Vertigo Pinball
Pinball lovers enjoy a night of pinball and community at Vertigo Pinball! There will be food, drinks, pinball specials, and all the games you can play! First Fridays are 5pm-10pm the first Friday of every month at Vertigo Pinball.
Live Music at the Mill at Noontootla Creek Farms
August 7th-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 7th: Rusted Melody
August 8th: Justin Farrington
August 14th: Cody King
August 15th: Orange Walls
August 21st: Justin Farrington
August 22nd – TBA
August 28th: Brett Cantrell
August 29th: Lindsay Beth Harper
Folk Collaborative Classes & Events
August 7th-August 30th
Location: The Folk Collaborative
The Folk Collaborative is dedicated to keeping the art of Appalachian culture alive and well. Through their monthly classes, you too can learn the history and culture of the Appalachian people. This year the classes at the Folk Collaborative will revolve around the concept of classic Appalachian craft and Herbal solutions. See this month’s lineup of crafting and workshop classes below:
August 7th: Folk Field Gide
August 20th: Folk Field Gide
August 22nd: Fire Cider Class
August 29th: The Table Dinner
August 30th: Breakfast in the Orchard
Hops Vines & Dines: An Evening to Support the Arts
August 8th
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, live music, a silent auction, and a chance to connect with fellow art lovers. Tickets are $50 per person and $45 per person for BRMAA members.
Buck Bald Brewing Live Music & Events
August 8th-18th
Location: Buck Bald Brewing
Cross the state line and pay a visit to one of our favorite local breweries, Buck Bald Brewing! With locations in both Copperhill, TN and Murphy, NC. Since 2018 Buck Bald Brewing has been crafting tasty brews and providing a fun, friendly, laid-back atmosphere to locals and visitors. Whether you're a craft beer nut or just looking to hang out and have a great time with your friends, Buck Bald Brewing is the place to be. Here's what's happening this month at Buck Bald Brewing:
August 8th: Tallahassee Beer Festival
August 15th: Thirsty Turtle's Barstool Golf
August 17th: Charity Bingo- Warm the Ridge
August 18th: Give a Pint, Get a Pint
August 8th & August 22nd
Location: Old Toccoa Farm Resort
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 14th-August 22nd
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Venture on over to Hiawassee, Georgia for some good old-fashioned fun at the 76th 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 14th-August 22nd. See their website for times for full details: https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents/fair
August 16th & August 29th
Location: Copper Fox Books
Head to Blue Ridge's local bookshop for a night of crafting and relaxation. Whether you knit, crochet, embroider, quilt, mend, bead, or dabble in something totally your own, this is a low-pressure space to create, chat, and unwind. Sip on some coffee and enjoy an easygoing evening of making things together. Please RSVP through their email [email protected] for either August 16th or August 29th.
August 21st-August 22nd
Location: Kiwani’s Fairgrounds
Prepare to be entertained at the 30th 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 21st-August 22nd.
August 22nd
Location: Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area
Come on out for the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest's first ever Snorkel-Palooza! This wonderful event is to educate both kids & adults alike on our aquatic ecosystems and outdoor recreation in a fun and supportive environment. At the Toccoa River Sandy Bottoms Recreation Area from 10am-2pm there will be a snorkeling station set up as well as an aquatic habitat discovery station for viewing macroinvertebrates. The U.S. Forest Service will also be providing wetsuits, masks, snorkels, changing stations, and snorkeling instruction.
August 22nd
Location: Copperhill Ball Field
Come support a great cause and enjoy some time in the community at the Warm the Ridge Fundraiser! The event will feature live music by The Shannon York Band, community activities, raffles, games, food, drinks, and fundraising events throughout the day at the Copperhill Ball Field. Every pint, every raffle ticket, and every donation helps make a difference for neighbors across Fannin County, Georgia and Polk County, Tennessee during the coldest months of the year.
August 27th
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 27th-October 8th 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 27th-August 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Next up at Blue Ridge Community Theater is Larry Shue's The Foreigner. This wildly funny and clever comedy is all about misunderstanding, discovery, and the unexpected power of silence. Full of eccentric characters, sharp wit, and side-splitting situations, The Foreigner delivers nonstop laughter while also celebrating kindness, courage, and friendship. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs August 27th-September 13th. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
Vendor Day at the Community Market
August 29th
Location: Waterside at Blue Ridge
Looking for amazing artisan goods and home-made goodies? Then come on down to Vendor Day at the Community Market at Waterside. The event is FREE to attend and includes a wide variety of vendors selling homemade bread, jams and other delicious baked goods, permanent jewelry, tie-dye, natural stone jewelry, tumblers, snow cones and much more!