Author: Escape To Blue Ridge

October is here and that means chilly afternoons at the winery, beautiful mountain views covered in colorful fall leaves, and lots of amazing Fall Festivals. Learn what this busy month has in store for you:

The Game’s Afoot
October 1st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

The play follows Broadway’s Sherlock Holmes actor ‘William Gillette’ and his costars celebrating Christmas together in his Connecticut Castle. But one of his guests is unfortunately stabbed to death and the Christmas fun quickly comes to an end as things turn dangerous. What will happen to William and the rest of his guests? Find out in Blue Ridge Community Theater’s production of ‘The Game’s Afoot happening Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs September 14th thru October 1st, call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets!

Annual Helen Oktoberfest
October 1st-October 29th
Location: Helen Festhalle

Live like you’re in Germany for the day at Helen’s Annual Oktoberfest taking place nightly September 28th thru October 29th in the Festhalle. Helen is known for their German style architecture so there’s no better place to celebrate! AND they’ve been hosting this great event for the past 53 years, making it the longest running Oktoberfest in the United States! On top of beer there will be live music, food, and plenty of fun happening nightly in the Festhalle. Tickets are $10 a person Mon-Thurs and $12 a person Friday-Sunday.

Oktoberfurst Celebration
October 1st
Location: The Waterfront Bar

There will be more German fun at the Waterfront Bar’s 3rd Annual Oktoberfurst Celebration! There will authentic German foods & beers, polka music, a costume contest, door prizes and much more! It’s going to a blast!

Plein Air Exhibit
October 1st-October 15th
Location: The Blue Ridge Art Center

After the 2023 Plein Air International Paint Out you can come out to the Art Center to admire the artists beautiful creations. The works will be on display and available for purchase from September 12th-October 15th. You can also expect to see them at the upcoming Fall Arts in the Park festival.

Copptoberfest
October 1st-October 3rd
Location: Buck Bald Brewing

Why not celebrate Oktoberfest in Copperhill at Buck Bald Brewing! From now until October 3rd they will have delicious beer, pretzels, and all kinds of fun on their large outdoor patio. And if you get the Copptoberfest Stein for $20 your first fill will be FREE and each additional pour will include 3oz of beer more than a regular glass. So what are you waiting for!? Put those lederhosens on and come on down!

Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
October 1st-October 29th
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!
October 1st: Gregg Erwin
October 7th & 8th: The 2nd Annual Travis Bowlin’s Cigar Box Guitar Party & Hand Crafted Artisans Festival

U-Pick Apples
October 1st-October 30th
Location: Deep Roots Orchard

It’s apple season! Pick your own fresh apples right off the tree at Deep Roots Orchard. Picking is Wednesdays-Sundays from 10am-5:30pm and there will be tractor rides as well!

4th Quarter Artist in Residence: Rita & Clive Poole
October 1st-October 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

Come admire Rita & Clive Poole’s beautiful art in the newly refreshed “Artist in Residence Gallery”. Their Wood Turning and Marquetry works will be on display at the Art Center September 23rd thru December 16th with an opening reception on October 21st from 5pm-7pm.

Art Classes and Workshops
October 1st-October 28th
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 stained glass, watercolor, leather making, and more! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://www.blueridgearts.net/adult-classes.html
October 1st: Autumn Leaves in Stained Glass
October 5th: American Sign Language II
October 7th: Painting Autumn Trees in Watercolor
October 28th: Leather Workshop

U-Pick Apples
October 1st-October 29th
Location: Mercier Orchards

We all love Mercier Orchards and we’re so glad that it’s finally apple season again! Come on out to pick your own apples on the weekends and enjoy some family fun tractor rides! Check their U-pick schedule here for all the details and fruit availability: https://mercier-orchards.com/u-pick/

Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
October 1st-October 29th
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!
October 1st: Adrian Stover
October 7th: Johnny Summers
October 8th: Gregg Erwin
October 14th: The Georgia Back Porch Band
October 15th: RustedMelody
October 21st: Brett Cantrell
October 22nd: Lindsay Beth Harper
October 28th: Ryan LittleEagle
October 29th: Hush Money

Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
October 1st-October 29th
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!
October 1st: Doug Easterly & The Get Skewers Food Truck
October 7th: Matty Croxton & The Off Road Food Truck
October 8th: Surrender Hill & The Fry Baby Food Truck
October 14th: Maddie Lane & The Shack Food Truck
October 15th: Halem Albright & The Fry Baby Food Truck
October 21st: Anna Shinholster & The Get Skewers Food Truck
October 22nd: Drew Ashworth & The Off Road Food Truck
October 28th: Adrian Stover & The Smokehouse Food Truck
October 29th: Barefoot Boone & The Off Road Food Truck

Apple Picking Jubilee
October 1st-October 31st
Location: Hillcrest Orchard

Join in the fall festivities now thru October 31st! Your $18 entry fee includes all kinds of fun activities like; cow milking, wagon rides, cow train, new Jump Pad and Ball Zone, Live entertainment, pedal karts, big and little kid trike tracks, petting farm, apple tree maze, mini-golf, moonshine and apple museums, big slides and playgrounds, Fall photo spots, swimming pig races and duck races! PLUS there will be all kinds of great foods and of course apple ciders & slushies! The Apple Picking Jubilee is sure to be a blast for the whole family!

Line Dancing Class
October 2nd-October 30th
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!

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens
October 5th
Location: Hamilton Gardens

Head to the beautiful Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee GA Thursday nights for their Acoustic Sunsets Concert Series. The event takes place every Thursday night through October 5th from 6pm-9pm and will include food trucks and live music. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come on out for an evening of fun!

The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)
October 5th-October 15th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

Experience all 37 of William Shakespeare’s famous place in just 97 minutes in Blue Ridge Community Theater’s production of The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged). This show breaks the fourth wall and regularly involves audience participation so be prepared to be a part of the action! Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs October 5th-15th, call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets!

Guided Hikes with the Benton McKaye Trail Association
October 6th-October 20th
Location: Cherry Log, GA

Explore the beauty of North Georgia on a guided hiking tour with the Benton McKaye Trail Association. They offer 2-4 hikes a month varying in difficulty from easy, leisurely hikes to moderately difficult hikes.
October 6th: Shady Falls Trailhead to Lake Blue Ridge and back
October 16th: Hike to Buck Bald and return
October 20th: BMT Highway 515 to Weaver Creek and return

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
October 6th-October 14th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

In Hiawassee, GA you can join in all the fun at their week-long Georgia Mountain Fall Festival! There will carnival rides, craft vendors, delicious food, musical performances, educational demonstrations, and so much more! You won’t want to miss out on the fun, happening daily October 6th-14th! Admission is $6 to the carnival, $16 for carnival & concerts, and children 12 & under are free!

Build a Burger to Help Build a House
October 6th
Location: Fannin Brewing Company

Come on out to Fannin Brewery to support Habitat for Humanity and enjoy some good food & beer! Tickets are $30 and will include a souvenir glass, one beer, and your choice of burger. Sides will be provided by The General Ledger and there will also be a raffle and Habitat items for sale.

Live Music at Paradise Hills
October 6th-October 28th
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 Fridays 4pm – 8pm & Saturdays from 1pm – 5pm.
October 6th: Gerry Herndon
October 7th: Dr. Paul
October 13th: Hill Roberts
October 14th: Chris Carpenter
October 20th: Zach Alexander
October 21st: Rusted Melody
October 27th: Mother Legacy
October 28th: Curtis Jones

Live Music at Tooney’s
October 6th-October 27th
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue

Get ready for live music at Tooney’s HUGE music venue select Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy the best live music McCaysville has to offer! Check their website often for live music updates. And every Thursday night get ready to take to the stage with open mic night!
October 6th: Hunter Root
October 21st: The Cadillac Three
October 27th: The Steelwoods

Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
October 6th-October 28th
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!
October 6th: Paul Constantine
October 7th: Rob Grater
October 8th: 1st Annual Sunday Funday Tasting Party
October 13th: Frankie Sparks
October 14th: Daisy Chain
October 16th: Open Mic Night
October 20th: Travis Bowlin
October 21st: Cannon Tyler
October 27th: Greg Erwin
October 28th: Adrian Stover
October 29th: Halloween Costume Party

Live Music Fridays at Crane Creek Vineyards
October 6th-October 21st
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!
October 6th: Teddy Baker
October 7th: Wyatt Espalin
October 13th: Jane Kramer
October 14th: Austin Coleman
October 20th: Wyatt Espalin
October 21st: Struck by Lighting

Fall Festival at the Old Epworth School
October 7th
Location: Old Epworth School

This wonderful fall festival at the Old Epworth School takes place on October 7th and will be filled with craft vendors, good food, outdoor activities, and more. The event will raise funds for the Appalachian Mountain Regional Campus Council, which helps to maintain the grounds of the Epworth school campus and gives thousands of dollars for college scholarships every year. Entry is free but donations are welcome!

Fly Fishing Film Tour
October 7th
Location: Farmers Market in Blue Ridge

Fishermen! Come on out to Cohutta Fishing Company’s Fly Fishing Film Tour at the Farmers Market in Blue Ridge. There will be food trucks, live music, free casting lessons, a friendly casting competition, and the filming at 6:30pm. Purchase tickets at the shop for $25.

BBQ Competition & Cruise In
October 7th
Location: Union County Farmer’s Market

Sample some delicious mountain bbq and vote on your favorites! There will plenty of food including, ribs, chicken, brisket, and pulled pork along with sides and desserts. The event runs at the Union County Farmer’s Market from 3pm-7pm.

Cherry Log Fall Festival
October 7th-October 15th
Location: Downtown Cherry Log

Take a quick drive to Cherry Log, GA for their fall festival, happening the first 2 weekends of October! There will be arts and crafts, homemade goods and treats, bluegrass, country, and gospel music and of course lots of fall fun in Downtown Cherry Log!

Georgia Marble Festival
October 7th-October 8th
Location: Lee Newton Park

Jasper, Georgia is celebrating it’s 41st Annual Georgia Marble Festival! Join in the fun October 7th & 8th where there will be live music, a fine art gallery, live demonstrations of marble & granite sculpting, delicious food, arts & crafts, and so much more! The fun runs at Lee Newton Park on Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm.

2nd Annual Travis Bowlin’s Cigar Box Guitar Party (Music & Art Festival)
October 7th-October 8th
Location: Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery

Come on out to Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery the first weekend an October for live music, food, wine, and fun! Bring along a new and unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots as your entry fee! Visit Bear Claw Vineyards on Saturday from 12pm-9pm and Sunday from 12pm-6pm.

Indian Summer Festival
October 7th-October 8th
Location: Woody Gap School, Suches, GA

Come on out for the annual Indian Summer Festival at Georgia’s smallest public school. There will be vendors selling pottery, quilts, jewelry, homemade goods, leather crafts, furniture and so much more! And there will be great food options like BBQ, hot dogs, hamburgers, funnel cake, and cotton candy. It’s sure to be a great event of family fun!

Sugar Creek Raceway
October 7th-October 21st
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.
October 7th: Strictly Stocks Championship Night
October 21st: First Annual Apple Fest Finale! Southern All-Star Super Late Model Series

Downtown Market Blue Ridge
October 7th-October 28th
Location: 400 West Main Street

Enjoy this wonderful market every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm now till November (weather permitting) right in the heart of Downtown Blue Ridge! There will be all kinds of vendors offering food, artisan goods, arts & crafts, furniture, and more!

Haunted Hayrides
October 7th-October 28th
Location: Staurolite Barn

Halloween frights await you on Staurolite Barn’s Haunted Hayride Tour! The hayride will take you through the darkest corners of the property where scares await. And for the younger ones there is Halloween movies with yummy snacks like apple cider, hot cocoa, and popcorn. Haunted Hayrides will take place every Saturday from 7pm to 10pm October 7th thru October 28th.

Tales from Poe & Costume Contest
October 10th-October 24th
Location: The Dogwood

Come on out for this frightfully fun reader’s theater experience at the Dogwood! Tuesday nights October 10th-24th at 6:30pm you’ll get the chance to hear some of Poe’s most haunting works read aloud. Each night there will also be a costume contest, spooky cocktails, and frightfully good food. Tickets are $40 a person.

2nd Thursdays Stateline Stroll
October 12th
Location: Riverwalk Shops

Get moving the second Thursday of every month with the Stateline Stroll! Walk, jog, or run around the block and cross the state line on this casual stroll. Start whenever and end whenever; and when you’re finished enjoy a drink at Burra Burra or Twisted Tomato and listen to some live music at Tooney’s!

Fall Arts in the Park
October 14th-October 15th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge and Veterans Memorial Park

Calling all art lovers! The popular Arts in the Park event is back this fall! Beautiful art, great live musical performances, and delicious food. Plus you’ll get a chance to admire the stunning and colorful fall trees that surround the park! The event takes place October 14th & 15th at Downtown Blue Ridge and continues into Veterans Memorial Park. Admission is $5 a person and children get in free!

Georgia Apple Festival
October 14th-October 22nd
Location: Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds

You can’t have fall without apples so head over to Ellijay, GA for The Georgia Apple Festival! With over 250 vendors, an antique car show, a parade, and so much more it’s sure to be a blast! Visit Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds on weekends October 14th-October 22nd to have an “apple”achian good time!

54th Annual Sorghum Festival
October 14th-October 22nd
Location: Blairsville, GA

The Sorghum Festival is one of the longest-running festivals in North Georgia. The event kicks off with a parade and then there will be crafters, cloggers, bluegrass music and more! Visit Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA Saturdays & Sundays October 14th-October 22nd to take part!

Blue Ridge Marching Band Festival
October 14th
Location: Fannin County High School

If you love the sounds of a marching band this is the event for you! Over 2,000 marching band members are expected to participate so the Fannin County football field will be filled with the sounds of music! The bands will range in size from 40 members to 150+ members.

Blairsville Square Dance
October 14th
Location: Union County Ag Barn

Get to square dancing just like the olden days at Union County Ag Barn for the Blairsville Square Dance! Experts and newbies are welcome to come out and dance! And for those who are new to this don’t worry, a caller will lead you in all the steps. Put your dancing boots on and dance the night away from 8pm-11pm.

Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes
October 20th-October 22nd
Location: Blue Ridge & surrounding Fannin County area

See some of the most spectacular homes in North Georgia showcased at this great event! Ticket purchases benefit the area’s local youth through the Parade of Homes Scholarship Foundation. Check out these incredible homes and get an idea for your dream mountain home October 20th thru October 22nd – 10am-5pm.

Disney’s Moana Jr.
October 20th-October 29th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

Come on out to Blue Ridge Community Theater to see the beloved Disney film Moana on stage from some of Blue Ridge’s most talented children! Shows are Thursday-Saturday at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm from October 20th-October 29th. Call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets!

Pumpkin Chunkin
October 21st
Location: Fannin Middle School

Ever wonder how far you can chuck a pumpkin? Well now’s your chance to find out at Pumkin Chunkin at on the Fannin Middle School Football Field. Set up starts at 8am with the competition kicking off at 9am. Not interested in competing? Not to worry spectator admission is free and we know this will be an entertaining event to watch!

Paws in the Park
October 21st
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge Park

Bring your furry friend to the park for a fun filled day! Local Animal Rescue Groups come together to create awareness about the needs & concerns of the homeless & abandoned animals. There will be a parade of animals starting at the corner of East Main and Church Street at 10am along with a costume contest, pet photos, blessing of the animals, an Ultimate Air Dog Dock Diving contest, and much more! It’s going to be a ‘pawsome’ day!

Appalachian Brew, Que, and Brew Festival
October 21st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Craft brew lovers will flock to Hiawassee, GA for the Appalachian Brew, Stew, and Que Festival at Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. If the name didn’t give it away there’ll be 63+ breweries, delicious food, a beer garden and awesome Appalachian Music all happening on October 21st!

Scotty McCreery
October 21st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

He rose to fame from American Idol and now he is one of country music’s biggest stars! Don’t miss Scotty McCreery at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on October 21st at 7pm! Tickets are $47+ handling.

Wurst Festival Ever
October 21st
Location: Fannin Brewing Company

This will be the “wurst” festival you ever attend, wink wink! Your $25 entry fee will get you a custom pint glass, one free beer and the best wurst sausage you have ever had. All proceeds benefit Georgia Forest Watch. Come on out to Fannin Brewing Company from 1pm-7pm on October 21st!

Winery Comedy Night
October 21st
Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery

Get ready for a night of laughs at the Winery Comedy Tour! Live professional stand-up comics will make you laugh all night long! Grab a glass of wine or a beer and let the laughter flow! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm!

SAAG National Juried Show
October 21st-October 31st
Location: The Blue Ridge Art Center

It’s time for the Art Center’s Annual Southern Appalachian Artist Guild (SAAG) National Juried Show! This great art event shows off a variety of national artists in a wide variety of mediums. These talented artists works are on display October 21st-November 11th with an opening reception October 21st from 5pm-7pm.

Harvest Sale of Blue Ridge
October 21st-October 29th
Location: Fannin County Schools Agriculture Facility

Get a head start on your Christmas shopping and come shop hand made items from local craftsmen and artisans. Sale hours are 9am-5pm Saturday, October 21st & October 28th and 10am-5pm Sunday, October 22nd & October 29th.

Heritage Days Festival
October 21st-October 22nd
Location: Talking Rock, GA

Pay a visit to Talking Rock, GA for the 2023 Heritage Days Festival. Arts & crafts, antiques, live music, great food, and interesting demonstrations await you October 21st-October 22nd.

Gold Rush Day Festival
October 21st-October 22nd
Location: Dahlongea-Lumpkin Chamber of Commerce

Celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold at Gold Rush Days Festival, October 21st and October 22nd at Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce. Take in the 300+ food and art vendors that will be selling their wares all weekend long! This HUGE event is expected to have a crowd of over 200,000 over the weekend and has been voted as one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.

Haunts & Harvest- An Evening of Appalachian Ghost Stories
October 24th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

Learn more about the area with haunting tales and legends told by local storytellers for Haunts and Harvest at Blue Ridge Community Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

56th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show
October 27th-October 29th
Location: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame

The Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show is back at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville for the 56th year in a row! This huge event has hundreds of vintage cars, live music, great food & drinks, a Moonshine Run, and over 300+ vendors! You can even meet legendary race car drivers! Don’t miss out on one of the largest car shows in the Eastern US October 27th-29th.

Big Foot Boogie- 5K
October 28th
Location: Riverwalk Shops

Run 3.1 miles through 2 states! The 5K takes place in the beautiful twin cities of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. Food, drinks, and music will be ready for your enjoyment before and after the race. Come on out and get ready to RACE, costumes encouraged!

Fall Festival at Staurolite Barn
October 28th
Location: Staurolite Barn

Come on down to Mineral Bluff for a FREE Fall Festival at Staurolite Barn on October 28th! There will be a chili and cornbread cookoff, pumpkins for sale, a fall photo booth area, and the big Florida vs. Georgia game on the TV! Come on down from 4pm-7pm for all the fun!

Halloween Safety Zone in McCaysville/Copperhill
October 28th
Location: Downtown McCaysville, Ga & Copperhill, TN

Bring the kiddos to enjoy some trick or treating in the Twin Cities from the local merchants! The event is FREE and open to all children. The Halloween fun starts at 5pm!

Wheel of Fortune
October 28th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

See your favorite game live and in person at the Wheel of Fortune Live at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Guests will be randomly selected to go on stage where they will spin to win it all! Tickets are $47+ handling.

Fall Festival at Vogel State Park
October 28th
Location: Vogel State Park

Enjoy some fall fun at the beautiful Vogel State Park for their Fall Festival on October 28th! This fun filled afternoon at the park includes craft vendors, food trucks, live music, hayrides, a cakewalk, a rubber duck race, ghost stories, and so much more! The fun goes from 10:30am-5pm.

Hallow-Wine Costume Party
October 28th
Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery

Get ready to party at Paradise Hills adult costume party! Come dressed in your costumes and receive a free wine tasting! There will also be live music from Mountain Gypsy so you can “boo”gie it up on the dance floor!

Chimp or Treat
October 28th- October 29th
Location: Project Chimps

Dress up and head to Project Chimps October 28th & 29th for “Chimp or Treat”. Not only will kids get a goodie bag full of treats but they’ll also get a close-up look of the chimpanzees in their habitat.

Barktober Fest
October 29th
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing

Bring your pup to Grumpy Old Men Brewing on October 29th for their annual Barktober Fest! Have lots of fun with your furry friend and human friends as you enjoy Grumpy Old Men Brewing’s specialty beer for the event. Come on out to this FREE event from 12:30pm-6:00pm.

Free Halloween Concert
October 29th
Location: Fannin County High School

Come on out to Fannin County Highschool on October 29th at 3pm for a fun day of music! There will be great Halloween music from artists like Berlioz, Mussorgsky, Malcom Arnold, Danny Elfman, and Michael Jackson. Kids in costume are welcome and there will be treats for all!

Halloween Costume Party
October 29th
Location: Misty Mountain Hops

Dress to impress at Misty Mountain Hops first annual Halloween Costume Party! There will be a live DJ, light o’devours, raffle prizes, a cash bar, and more! Proceeds will benefit Toys for Tots.

Annual Trunk or Treat & Hayride
October 31st
Location: Blue Ridge United Methodist Church

Stop by Blue Ridge United Methodist Church on Halloween for Trunk or Treat fun! Kids will receive all kinds of candy and there will also be a fun hayride.

Halloween Safe Zone Trick or Treat
October 31st
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge

More Halloween fun awaits the kiddos with trick treating in Downtown Blue Ridge on Halloween night! Not only will there be lots of candy but there will also be a costume contest and a pet costume contest for cats & dogs! The fun starts at 4pm!

Halloween at the Fairgrounds
October 31st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Hiawassee has it’s own Halloween fun at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on October 31st from 5pm-9pm! Bring the kids in their best costumes and get lots of candy from local businesses!

Blairsville Boo Bash
October 31st
Location: Meeks Park

Come on out to Meeks Park on Halloween for candy handouts from local businesses! Kids can trick or treat in this fun, safe environment from 4pm-7pm!

There’s a chill in the air; and that means it’s almost fall time in the mountains! We love spending all of our seasons in Blue Ridge, but fall is one of our favorite times of the year! The weather is crisp & beautiful, the mountains are covered in vibrant yellow, orange, and red foliage, and there’s super fun fall festivals almost every weekend! This month some of our favorite events include the Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival, the Hiawassee Pro Rodeo at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, the Mountain Heritage Festival in Blairsville, and the start of apple season at Mercier’s and Deep Roots Orchard! It’s going to be an awesome start to the busy fall season in the mountains!

U-Pick Apples at Mercier Orchards
September 1st-September 30th
Location: Mercier Orchards

We all love Mercier Orchards and we’re so glad that it’s finally apple season again! Come on out to pick your own apples on the weekends and enjoy some family fun tractor rides! Check their U-pick schedule here for all the details and fruit availability: https://mercier-orchards.com/u-pick/

3rd Quarter Artist in Residence: Joe Basco
September 1st-September 16th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

Come on out to the Art Center to admire local artist, Joe Basco’s beautiful work depicting rural life from now until September 16th.

U-Pick Apples at Deep Roots Orchard
September 1st-September 30th
Location: Deep Roots Orchard

It’s apple season! Pick your own fresh apples right off the tree at Deep Roots Orchard. Picking is Wednesdays-Sundays from 10am-5:30pm and there will be tractor rides as well!

Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
September 1st-September 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 Grumpy Old Men Brewing
September 1st-September 30th
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing

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!
September 1st: Surrender Hill
September 2nd: Jess Goggins
September 7th: Karaoke
September 8th: Harold Crowder
September 9th: Orange Walls
September 14th: Karaoke
September 21st: Karaoke
September 28th: Karaoke

Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
September 1st-September 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!
September 1st: Rusted Melody
September 2nd: Austin Coleman
September 8th: Obe &Amber
September 9th: Struck by Lightning
September 15th: Aperitvo Fridays
September 22nd: Aperitvo Fridays
September 29th: Aperitvo Fridays

Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
September 1st-September 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!
September 1st: Mark Miller & The Shack Food Truck
September 2nd: Adrian Stover & Get Skewers Food Truck
September 3rd: Jay Memory & Der Werst Meister Food Truck
September 9th: Mark Miller & Sweet Cheeks Food Truck
September 10th: Surrender Hill & Get Skewers Food Truck
September 16th: Man Bites Dog & The Off Road Food Truck
September 17th: Brett Cantrell & The Smokehouse Food Truck
September 23rd: Megan Fowler & The Off Road Food Truck
September 24th: Halem Albright & The Get Skewers Food Truck
September 30th: Shaun Michaels & The Sweet Cheeks Food Truck

Labor Day Weekend at 34th Degree Wine Merchant
September 1st-September 2nd
Location: 34th Degree Wine Merchant

Join in the fun at this wonderful wine tasting event at 34th Degree Wine Merchant from 4pm-7pm. For $25 you’ll have a delicious tasting of 4 wines, along with cheese and Italian breadsticks.

Live Music & Events at Angry Hops Brewing
September 2nd-September 16th
Location: Angry Hops Brewing

You’ll love the craft brews from Angry Hops Brewing! And the only thing that can make those brews taste even better is when Angry Hops has live music or a special event going on at the brewery!
September 2nd: Sidewalkers Music & food from Voodoo Daddy Seafood
September 3rd: David Cheatham & food from Rum Cake Lady
Sunday, September 10th: Food from Cousins Maine Lobster
Saturday, September 16th: Food from Der Wurst Meister

Vitner’s Tours
September 2nd-September 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 Vitner Tour Saturdays at 2pm, March-November.

Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
September 2nd-September 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!
September 2nd: Harold Crowder
September 3rd: Brooke Bagwell
September 9th: Jerry Sorn
September 10th: Jorge Valenzuela
September 16th: Foster Green
September 17th: Adrian Stover
September 23rd: 2023 Crush Festival
September 24th: 2023 Crush Festival
September 30th: Britt Nix

Downtown Market Blue Ridge
September 2nd-September 30th
Location: 400 West Main Street

Enjoy this wonderful market every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm now till November (weather permitting) right in the heart of Downtown Blue Ridge! There will be all kinds of vendors offering food, artisan goods, arts & crafts, furniture, and more!

Grape Stomp Festival
September 2nd
Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Farm Winery

Come on out to Paradise Hills in Blairsville for their 10th annual Grape Stomp Festival! Your $25 ticket includes admission and a souvenir wine glass. There will also be great live music, delicious bbq, food trucks, craft vendors, a Lucy look-alike contest, and grape stomping at 2pm & 4pm! This stomping fun event will happen September 2nd from 11am-5pm.

Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
September 2nd-September 3rd
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 $20 for adults and children 5 & under are free!

Mountain Heritage Festival
September 2nd-September 3rd
Location: Blairsville Town Square

Make your way over to Blairsville 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, chair caning, farm animals, and gold panning, along with activities for children. The activities will happen on Downtown Blairsville Square and music & demonstrations will be at the The Butt Mock House. Admission is free!

Labor Day Barbecue
September 2nd-September 4th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge City Park

This great event runs all of Labor Day weekend! Saturday drop by for Pic-Nic-Nac yard sale and classic car show. Sunday there will be a community worship service followed by an ice cream social. And the big event is Labor Day itself! Enjoy great barbecue and the sounds of bluegrass and gospel music. Don’t miss year 42 of this awesome bbq filled weekend!

Harvest Hoopla
September 3rd
Location: Serenberry Vineyards

Enjoy a fun day at the winery with Serenberry Vineyards Harvest Hoopla! There will be smoked bbq pulled pork and all the fixins and plenty of wine. And from 2pm-5pm singer/songwriter Amy Andrews will be performing! Grab a glass of wine and enjoy a beautiful day at the vineyard!

Sugar Creek Raceway
September 3rd-September 16th
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.
September 3rd: United Crate Racing Alliance 604 Crate Late Models
September 7th: Strictly Stocks Championship Night
September 16th: Street Stock and Open Wheel Modifieds Championship Night

Line Dancing Class
September 4th-September 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!

Art Classes and Workshops
September 6th-September 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 stained glass, sculptures, painting, photography, and more! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://www.blueridgearts.net/adult-classes.html
September 6th & 7th: Plein Air Workshop: Mixing Color to Suggest Light
September 23rd: Autumn Leaves in Stained Glass
September 23rd: Animal and Ceramic Sculpture
September 30th: Quick Paint Techniques and Demo with Joe Basco
September 29th thru October 1st: Exploring Long Exposure Photography Workshop

Pickin’ In The Park
September 7th-September 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!

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens
September 7th-September 28th
Location: Hamilton Gardens

Head to the beautiful Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee GA Thursday nights for their Acoustic Sunsets Concert Series. The event takes place every Thursday night now through October 5th from 6pm-9pm and will include food trucks and live music. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come on out for an evening of fun!

Plein Air International Paint Out
September 7th-September 10th
Location: The Blue Ridge Art Center

Artists from around the country will come to Blue Ridge for this 4-day plein air painting experience! Enjoy painting and becoming one with nature, participate in master workshops, enjoy a quick draw event and silent action, and network with other painters. Prizes totaling $1000 will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.

First Annual Fashion Show & Silent Auction
September 8th
Location: Willow Creek Falls

Come on out to Feed Fannin’s First Annual Fashion Show & Silent Auction at Willow Creek Falls at 6pm on September 8th. This fun fashion show will feature outfits from local boutiques, wine from local vineyards, and delicious food from area restaurants. There will also be a silent auction with items donated from local businesses. Tickets are $150 and will include lots of delicious tapas! Purchase your tickets here: https://app.donorview.com/Event/EventInfo?

Summer Concert Series-Mad Hatters: A Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute Concert
September 8th
Location: Chateau Meichtry

There’s still plenty of summer fun left to be had! And that means summer nights spent at the winery with great live music! Get rockin’ and rollin’ with a performance from Mad Hatters: A Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute Concert at 6:30pm. Good music and good wine, what could be better!?

Yoga by the River
September 9th
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!

Blairsville Extreme Adventure Race
September 9th
Location: Meeks Park

Assemble your team and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime! This 12-hour adventure race will take you through the best spots in all of Blairsville. Distances are dependent on your team’s abilities but between 20-30 miles of mountain biking, 5-8 miles of trekking, and 4-8 miles of canoeing are a minimum requirement. Check in is between 5am-6am with the race kicking off at 7:30am.

Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
September 9th-September 30th
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!
September 9th: Mook and Mimi
September 16th: Canon Tyler
September 22nd: David Welch
September 29th: Greg Erwin
September 30th: Dave Flowers

September 11th Remembrance
September 11th
Location: Union County Schools Fine Arts Center

Come together to remember those who lost their lives in the tragic events of September 11th, 2001 at Union County Schools Fine Arts Center in Blairsville. Also take time to honor the sacrifices of the first responders from that day, from 9am-10am.

Guided Hikes with the Benton McKaye Trail Association
September 12th-September 22nd
Location: Cherry Log, GA

Explore the beauty of North Georgia on a guided hiking tour with the Benton McKaye Trail Association. They offer 2-4 hikes a month varying in difficulty from easy, leisurely hikes to moderately difficult hikes.
September 12th: Hike to “The Narrows of the Hiwassee River” on a remote section of the BMT
September 15th: Gahuti Lite
September 22nd: Swinging Bridge

Plein Air Exhibit
September 12th-September 30th
Location: The Blue Ridge Art Center

After the 2023 Plein Air International Paint Out you can come out to the Art Center to admire the artists beautiful creations. The works will be on display and available for purchase from September 12th-October 15th. You can also expect to see them at the upcoming Fall Arts in the Park festival.

2nd Thursdays Stateline Stroll
September 14th
Location: Riverwalk Shops

Get moving the second Thursday of every month with the Stateline Stroll! Walk, jog, or run around the block and cross the state line on this casual stroll. Start whenever and end whenever; and when you’re finished enjoy a drink at Burra Burra or Twisted Tomato and listen to some live music at Tooney’s!

Dailey and Vincent’s American Made Music Festival
September 14th-September 16th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Get ready for Dailey & Vincent’s American Made Music Festival– A 3-day music festival bringing together the very best in American music; from country to bluegrass, to gospel music! They’ve got a great line-up of talented artists ready to put on an incredible show for you! Single day pass is $60 & 3-day pass is $200.

The Game’s Afoot
September 14th-September 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

The play follows Broadway’s Sherlock Holmes actor ‘William Gillette’ and his costars celebrating Christmas together in his Connecticut Castle. But one of his guests is unfortunately stabbed to death and the Christmas fun quickly comes to an end as things turn dangerous. What will happen to William and the rest of his guests? Find out in Blue Ridge Community Theater’s production of ‘The Game’s Afoot happening Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs September 14th thru October 1st, call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets!

Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ Festival Weekend
September 14th-September 16th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge

Downtown Blue Ridge is your backdrop for a wonderful event! Your ears will be filed with the sounds of incredible Blues Music and your stomach filled with delicious BBQ! Bring your friends and family for a great time! And don’t miss the welcome party Thursday night with Smokin’ E’s BBQ and Tipping Point Brewing Co. or the Blues Train Friday night! The fun continues all weekend! Admission is $10 a person and children 12 & under are free!

Blues Train
September 15th
Location: Blue Ridge Scenic Railway

Kick off Blues Weekend with a ride on the “Blues Train”! Take a scenic ride through Blue Ridge with beer, wine and appetizers. Then when you return to Blue Ridge enjoy live music, dancing, and a picnic style dinner.

Cork & Canvas
September 16th
Location: Cartecay Vineyards

Wine and painting? Who doesn’t love a good girl’s night!? Head to the Tasting Barn at Cartecay Vineyards on September 16th at 6pm for their Cork & Canvas event! The class will be taught by talented local artist, Jan Dappen. Your $45 ticket will include all the art supplies, a glass of Cartecay wine, snacks, and the opportunity to bring home your own masterpiece. Reserve your spot here: https://cartecayvineyards.com/event/live-music-with-adrian-stover-copy-copy-copy-copy-4/

Winery Comedy Tour
September 16th
Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery

Get ready for a night of laughs at the Winery Comedy Tour! Live professional stand-up comics will make you laugh all night long! Grab a glass of wine or a beer and let the laughter flow! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm!

MFC Smoky Mountain & East Atlanta Chapter’s 6th Annual Mountain Ride
September 16th
Location: The Ridges Resort

The 6th Annual Mountain Ride helps to benefit distressed veterans, first responders and their families. The ride will start and end at the Rides Resort and will include a free breakfast & coffee, lunch, an Oktoberfest beer tent, a moonshine tasting, vendors, a raffle, a silent auction and much more!

Porchfest
September 17th
Location: Downtown Young Harris

Take a quick trip to Downtown Young Harris for Porchfest! From 1pm-5pm there will be live music, craft vendors, and food trucks. It’s sure to be a fun Sunday afternoon!

CASA Red Shoe Fundraiser & Fallapalooza
September 22nd
Location: Chateau Meichtry

Head to the winery for Chateau Meichtry’s annual Fallapalooza! From 5:30pm-9pm there will be live music, food, wine, and local vendors in attendance. This fun event helps to raise money for Appalachian CASA.

Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise Ins
September 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!

Crush Festival
September 22nd-September 23rd
Location: Cartecay Vineyards

It’s Cartecay Vineyards biggest event of the year! The event includes grape stomping, live music, wine tastings, craft vendors, delicious food, and much more as a part of their Harvest Celebration. The fun runs all weekend long!

Sporting Clays Tournament
September 22nd
Location: Noontootla Creek Farms

Come on out to Noontootla Creek Farms for a thrilling day of competition! Put your sharpshooter skills to the test and aim for the clay targets with your shotgun. Will you hit a bullseye? Find out for yourself as you explore the beautiful property at Noontootla Creek Farms with a day of fun competition.

50th Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang and Ford Show
September 23rd
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Calling all car lovers! Hiawassee is the place to be for Mustang cars and beautiful fall scenery. Register your own car or just drop by to admire the others. Come on by!

Rodney Carrington
September 23rd
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Talented singer, actor, and comedian Rodney Carrington is coming to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Known as one of the highest grossing touring comedians in the last two decades, Rodney puts on a hilarious and fun show. He’ll be in Hiawassee for one night and one night only on September 23rd! Tickets range from $39.50-$69.50 plus handling.

Cornhole for a Cause Tournament
September 23rd-September 24th
Location: Copperhill Brewery

Do you love cornhole? Then come on out and play for a great cause! Cornhole for a Cause Tournament benefits J & C Farm and Rescue and will feature double elimination rounds and cash prizes. Plus there will be a silent auction and a raffle to support the Rescue Farm even more! Early registration is $50 and day of registration is $65, and includes one team of two players and a t-shirt for each player.

Fall Yard Sale
September 29th-September 30th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Stock up on home décor, furniture, knick-knacks, and so much more at the Fall Yard Sale at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. Come shop for hundreds of treasures! Admission & parking is free!

Movie Night “Top Gun Maverick”
September 29th
Location: Meeks Park

We love movie night! Join the Mountain Life Community for a special showing of Top Gun Maverick in Sorghum Field in Meeks Park. Entry and popcorn is FREE! All you need to bring is a blanket or chair and yourself. Gates open at 8pm and movie starts at 8:45pm.

Mainstreet-A Bob Seger Tribute
September 30th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Do you love Bob Seger music? Then this is the show for you! Steve Kelly and the Mainstreet band have been touring all across the U.S. performing all the best Bob Seger best hits! This authentic music tribute will bring back timeless memories of one of the greatest rock n’ roll artist’s around! Tickets are $25 plus handling.

Summer may be coming to a close but don’t worry, there’s still so much to experience in Blue Ridge! This month you can enjoy live music at some of our favorite local breweries & wineries, attend the Georgia Mountain Fair or the Kiwani’s Rodeo, bring your dog to The Dog Days of Summer event and so much more! See what August has in store for you in North Georgia:

3rd Quarter Artist in Residence: Joe Basco
August 1st-August 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

Come on out to the Art Center to admire local artist, Joe Basco’s beautiful work depicting rural life from now until September 16th.

3D Off the Wall Exhibit
August 1st-August 27th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (The Art Center)

Come appreciate amazing three-dimensional works of art from local artists at the 13th Annual 3D Off the Wall Exhibit! The exhibit will highlight a variety of three-dimensional mediums and is open to three-dimensional artists of all genres. The exhibit will be on display through August 27th.

National Juried Photography Show
August 1st-August 26th
Location: The Art Center (Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association)

Come on out to the Art Center now through August 26th 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!

Pickin’ In The Park
August 3rd-August 31st
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!

Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
August 3rd-August 31st
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing

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 3rd: Karaoke
August 4th: Jack Heerema
August 5th: Trailer Hippies & food from Joe’s Lonestar Tacos Food Truck
August 10th: Karaoke
August 11th: Dr. Paul & food from Get Skewers-Brazilian Food Truck
August 12th: David Welch & food from Get Skewers-Brazilian Food Truck
August 17th: Karaoke
August 18th: Travis Bowlin & Meg Williams
August 19th: Saturdayoke
August 24th: Karaoke
August 26th: David Cheatham & food from Get Skewers-Brazilian Food Truck
August 31st: Karaoke

Guided Hikes with the Benton McKaye Trail Association
August 4th-August 28th
Location: Cherry Log, GA

Explore the beauty of North Georgia on a guided hiking tour with the Benton McKaye Trail Association. They offer 2-4 hikes a month varying in difficulty from easy, leisurely hikes to moderately difficult hikes.
August 4th: Bear Creek Trail. Dog friendly hike.
August 16th: Turtletown Falls
August 18th: Emery Creek
August 28th: BMT Dyer Gap to Flat Top Mountain and return

Live Music at Paradise Hills
August 4th-August 26th
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 Fridays 4pm – 8pm & Saturdays from 1pm – 5pm.
August 4th: Curtis Jones
August 5th: Chris Carpenter
August 11th: Scott Stambaugh
August 12th: Tom Edwards
August 18th: Josh Gilbert
August 19th: Hill Roberts
August 25th: Forest Seales
August 26th: Trailer Hippies

Live Music at Tipping Point Brewing Co.
August 4th-August 26th
Location: Tipping Point Brewing Co.

Come on out for live music at one of Blue Ridge’s newest breweries, Tipping Point Brewing Co. On Friday and Saturday evenings you can enjoy music from talented local artists while you sip on delicious craft brews!
August 4th: David Cheatham
August 5th: Anderlan
August 11th: Alex Gannon
August 18th: Joel Shewmake
August 19th: Anderlan
August 25th: Rusted Melody
August 26th: Colton James

Live Music at Tooney’s
August 4th-August 19th
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue

Get ready for live music at Tooney’s HUGE music venue select Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy the best live music McCaysville has to offer! Check their website often for live music updates. And every Thursday night get ready to take to the stage with open mic night!
August 4th: Ward Davis
August 12th: Rehab
August 15th: Tyson Leamon
August 19th: Zach Top

Live Music Fridays at Crane Creek Vineyards
August 4th-August 25th
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 4th: Lindsay Beth Harper
August 11th: Teddy Baker
August 18th: Appalachian Monk
August 25th: Ryan Furstenberg

Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
August 4th-August 27th
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 Misty Mountain Hops
August 5th-August 26th
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 5th: Paul Constantine
August 19th: Cannon Tyler
August 26th: Greg Erwin

Downtown Market Blue Ridge
August 5th-August 26th
Location: 400 West Main Street

Enjoy this wonderful market every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm now till November (weather permitting) right in the heart of Downtown Blue Ridge! There will be all kinds of vendors offering food, artisan goods, arts & crafts, furniture, and more!

Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
August 5th-August 27th
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 5th: Andrew Katter
August 6th: Rick Stone
August 12th: Gregg Erwin
August 13th: Andrea Guess
August 19th: Lindsay Beth Harper
August 20th: Adrian Stover
August 26th: Connor Priest
August 27th: Johnny Summers

Sugar Creek Raceway
August 5th-August 26th
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 5th: Limited/604 Crate Late Model Championship Night
August 26th: 2nd Annual Russell Thomas Memorial Super Late Model Race

Art Classes and Workshops
August 5th-August 26th
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 a leather workshop, watercolors, ceramics, and more! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://www.blueridgearts.net/adult-classes.html
August 5th: Leather Workshop
August 12th: Introduction to Shibori and Indigo
August 19th: Animal and Ceramic Sculpture
August 19th: How To Outline Your Novel
August 19th: Textured Landscapes in Pastel
August 26th: Painting a Vineyard in Watercolor

Vitner’s Tours
August 5th-August 26th
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 Vitner Tour Saturdays at 2pm, March-November.

Line Dancing Class
August 7th-August 28th
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!

2nd Thursdays Stateline Stroll
August 10th
Location: Riverwalk Shops

Get moving the second Thursday of every month with the Stateline Stroll! Walk, jog, or run around the block and cross the state line on this casual stroll. Start whenever and end whenever; and when you’re finished enjoy a drink at Burra Burra or Twisted Tomato and listen to some live music at Tooney’s!

The Hallelujah Girls
August 10th-August 27th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

This hilarious comedy follows the story of a group of feisty women from Eden Falls, Georgia who want more out of life. When drama unfolds with the arrival of an ex-boyfriend, a proposal, and an intense rivalry over their beloved spa; how will our fearless ladies overcome? Don’t miss this hilarious show on the Blue Ridge Community Theater stage Thursdays-Sundays August 10th-27th. Shows are Thursdays- Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets!

Fridays at the Farm
August 11th-August 25th
Location: J & C Farm and Rescue

Have some good old-fashioned fun at the farm for J & C Farm and Rescue’s Fridays at the Farm event! Join in the fun every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month where there will be farm animal tours, live music and entertainment, food trucks, face painting, a magician, shopping, and more! Come on out from 5:30pm-8:30pm and support a great cause!

Survivors Showdown
August 12th
Location: Blue Ridge Paintball

Get ready to show off your strength and paintball skills at this all-day event at Blue Ridge Paintball! This Ultimate Paintball Challenge will test the players strategy, wit and survival skills until one team comes out on top! The player briefing starts at 9:30am with a fun day of paintball to follow.

Appalachian Outhouse Race
August 12th
Location: Vogel State Park

This fun race at Vogel State Park will have you laughing and enjoying the great outdoors! There will be 3 teams of costumed outhouse crews, who will all race each other to push their homemade outhouse across that toilet paper finish line, for the title of Grand Champion! The parade of outhouses starts before the race at 11am, with the race to follow at 11:30am.

Yoga by the River
August 12th
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!

Summer Concert Series- National Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band: SkynFolks
August 18th
Location: Chateau Meichtry

There’s still plenty of summer fun left to be had! And that means summer nights spent at the winery with great live music! Get rockin’ and rollin’ with a performance from National Lynyrd Skynyrd Tribute Band: SkynFolks at 6:30pm. Tickets range from $25-$50 + tax.

Georgia Mountain Fair
August 18th-August 26th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Venture on over to Hiawassee, Georgia for some good old fashioned fun at The 72nd Annual Georgia Mountain Fair! There will be carnival rides, music performances, arts & craft booths, special attractions & experiences, delicious food, a parade, a beauty pageant and so much more! This fantastic event runs daily August 18th-August 27th. See their website for times for full details: https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents/fair

27th Annual Kiwani’s Rodeo
August 18th-August 19th
Location: Kiwani’s Fairgrounds

Prepare to be entertained at the 27th Annual Kiwanis 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-10pm August 18th-19th.

Union County GA Gospel Music Festival
August 18th-August 19th
Location: Union County Fine Arts Center

Praise the lord, Union County Fine Arts Center is putting on a Gospel Music Festival with the very best of gospel artists in the area! There will be 3 shows in two days; Friday the 18th at 6:30pm, Saturday the 19th at 1pm and Saturday the 19th at 6:30pm. Hear from artists like Kingsmen, Greater Vision, The Perrys, Legacy Five, Brian Free & Assurance, The Whisnants, Phil Cross & Poet Voices, Dixie Echoes, Real Truth Revival, Justified Quartet, and Josh & Ashley Franks. Get your VIP or General Admission tickets here: https://www.northgeorgiasings.com/union-co-gospel-fest.html

Sound of Summer
August 19th
Location: The Shanty at Brother’s at Willow Ranch

There’s still time to enjoy all that summer has to offer! Sound of Summer, a 21+ event at The Shanty at Brother’s at Willow Ranch, will have live music, delicious hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar with beer & wine from local breweries & wineries. You have 2 chances to catch a performance from The Barker Brothers, one show at 4pm and another at 6:30pm! Tickets are $40 a person, and be sure to get your tickets now because there’s limited availability!

Hangover for Hounds
August 19th
Location: Buck Bald Brewing

Come out to Buck Bald Brewing to support a great cause and enjoy some delicious brews! There will be 10 B3 brews on tap, a 50/50 raffle, and all proceeds will go towards the Humane Society of Blue Ridge. Drop by from 1pm-5pm.

Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise Ins
August 24th
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!

Dog Days of Summer
August 26th
Location: Downtown Blairsville

Come on down to Blairsville, GA for a day of dog friendly fun! The Dog Days of Summer event takes place from 10am-2pm in Downtown Blairsville and will include a dog parade, pet friendly vendors, animal artists, raffles, and more! There will also be a free/low cost vaccination clinic and free microchipping for both dogs and cats. Don’t have a dog of your own? There will even be pups there looking to find their ‘furever’ home! You won’t want to miss this awesome dog friendly event!

Golf Tournament for The Rescue and Overwatch Foundation Inc
August 29th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm

Old Toccoa Farm will be hosting a golf tournament in support of veterans for The Rescue and Overwatch Foundation Inc. There will be 3 categories to choose from- Open, Senior, or Ladies. It’s a $300 fee for each team and the event will be filled with prizes, gift bags, and cash payouts. Sponsorships are also available. The tournament kicks off at 9am. For more details visit: https://www.rescueandoverwatch.org/

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens
August 31st
Location: Hamilton Gardens

Head to the beautiful Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee GA Thursday nights for their Acoustic Sunsets Concert Series. The event takes place every Thursday night now through October 5th from 6pm-9pm and will include food trucks and live music. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come on out for an evening of fun!

Get ready for a busy summer in the mountains! July is jam packed with patriotic fun events, art shows, live music, festivals, and more. Find a full list of all the great events happening in the North Georgia area here:

2nd Annual Wild West Show & Rodeo on the River
July 1st
Location: On the River at the old baseball field on West Tennessee Avenue in Copperhill, TN

Ready for a rodeo!? Come on out for Copperhill’s 2nd Annual Wild West Show & Rodeo June 30th & July 1st! There will be lots of fun rodeo events and food vendors at this awesome event! And on Saturday there will be a firework show! Tickets are $20 per person and children 5 & under are free.

Lake Nottely Boat Parade
July 1st
Location: Nottely Marina

Head on over to the Lake Nottely Marina in Blairsville for their annual Independence Day Boat Parade. Have a boat? Join in the lineup starting at 10:30am. There’s no charge to enter your boat and you may decorate it however you’d like! Then at 11:30am the boats will pass by and all can enjoy in the beautiful parade!

Kids Fishing Rodeo
July 1st
Location: McCaysville City Park

Let the kiddos try their hand at some fishing at the Kids Fishing Rodeo for children 16 & under in McCaysville City Park! Not only will there be fishing but there will also be a playground, walking trails, a picnic area, and the new Veterans Memorial Garden to explore! After the fishing rodeo be sure to stay for a cookout in the park and then catch the fireworks over the river at sundown!

Copper Basin Fireworks
July 1st
Location: Downtown McCaysville & Copperhill

Food, fun, and fireworks await you at the Copper Basin Fireworks show. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and the whole family to join in the fun! The fireworks start at promptly 9:30pm and go till around 10:30pm. You can see the fireworks from anywhere downtown. Come on out for a special night to celebrate America’s birthday!

Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit
July 1st-July 8th
Location: The Arts Center

Admire beautiful hand made quilts and celebrate our mountain heritage at the Art Center’s Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit. The gallery will be covered in both traditional and non traditional quilts as well as a wide array of fiber arts. The exhibit runs from May 26th-July 8th.

Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
July 1st-July 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!
July 1st: Travis Bowlin
July 2nd: Russ Still
July 7th: Zachary Alexander
July 8th: Travis Bowlin
July 9th: Hunter Flanagan
July 14th: The Shetlands
July 15th: Hunter Flanagan
July 16th: Aspen Lee
July 21st: Rose Brown
July 22nd: Travis Bowlin
July 23rd: David Welch
July 28th: David Welch
July 29th: The Shetlands
July 30th: Russ Still

3rd Quarter Artist in Residence: Joe Basco
July 1st-July 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association

Come on out to the Art Center to admire local artist, Joe Basco’s beautiful works depicting rural life from now until September 16th.

Downtown Market Blue Ridge
July 1st-July 29th
Location: 400 West Main Street

Enjoy this wonderful market every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm now till November (weather permitting) right in the heart of Downtown Blue Ridge! There will be all kinds of vendors offering food, artisan goods, arts & crafts, furniture, and more!

Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
July 1st-July 29th
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing

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!
July 1st: Jess Gogans
July 6th: Karaoke
July 7th: Travis Bowlin and Food from Get Skewers- Brazilian Food Truck
July 8th: Get Skewers- Brazilian Food Truck
July 13th: Karaoke
July 14th: Surrender Hill
July 15th: David Cheatham
July 20th: Karaoke
July 21st: Gregg Erwin & David Welch
July 22nd: Mountain Gypsy
July 27th: Karaoke
July 28th: Get Skewers- Brazilian Food Truck
July 29th: Karaoke

Live Music & Events at Angry Hops Brewing
July 1st-July 4th
Location: Angry Hops Brewing

You’ll love the craft brews from Angry Hops Brewing! And the only thing that can make those brews taste even better is when Angry Hops has live music or a special event going on! For 4th of July weekend you can expect all kinds of patriotic fun at the brewery.
July 1st: Appalachian Monk & Food from Community BBQ
July 2nd: Gerry Herndon
July 3rd: Blue Ridge Freedom 5K Kickoff Party
July 4th: Race Day

Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
July 1st-July 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!
July 1st: Adrian Stover
July 2nd: Man Bites Dog
July 3rd: Matty Croxton
July 4th: Wilder & White
July 7th: Surrender Hill
July 8th: Cotter Hill
July 9th: Surrender Hill
July 28th: Stevie Nicks Tribute Concert by Trouble Shangri-La featuring Kristin Tinsley!

Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
July 1st-July 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!
July 1st: Alyce and Marco
July 2nd: Gregg Erwin
July 8th: Rusted Melody
July 9th: Trevor Startt
July 15th: Mason Parker
July 16th: Loose Shoes Duo
July 22nd: Hank Break
July 23rd: Katie Martin
July 29th: Jorge Valenzuela
July 30th: Brooke Bagwell

Live Music and Food at Fannin Brewing Company
July 1st-July 8th
Location: Fannin Brewing Company

There’s always fun to be had at Fannin Brewing Company in Downtown Blue Ridge! On weekends they have live music, food trucks, beer, and lots of fun! Grab a beer, some eats, and enjoy the show!
July 1st: Der Wurst Meister Food Truck
July 8th: Alex Gannon

Sugar Creek Raceway
July 1st-July 22nd
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.
July 1st: United Crate Racing Alliance 604
July 8th: Super Late Models
July 22nd: Red Clay Series/Interstate Welding 602 Crate Late Models

Live Music at Paradise Hills
July 1st-July 29th
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 Fridays 4pm – 8pm & Saturdays from 1pm – 5pm.
July 1st: Chris Carpenter
July 2nd: Gnarly Fingers Band (Independence Day Concert)
July 7th: Gerry Herndon
July 8th: Tom Edwards
July 14th: Zach Alexander
July 15th: Scott Stambaugh
July 21st: Hill Roberts
July 22nd: Rusted Melody
July 28th: Mother Legacy
July 29th: Trailer Hippies

Vitner’s Tours
July 2nd-July 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 Vitner Tour Saturdays at 2pm, March-November.

Line Dancing Class
July 3rd-July 31st
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!

Blue Ridge Freedom 5K
July 4th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge

Be a part of the 4th of July celebration run! Start at Blue Ridge Sip & Play at 7:30am and make your way through town on this festive 5K.

Old Timer’s Parade
July 4th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge

The Old Timer’s Parade has been a Blue Ridge tradition since the 1950’s. So come downtown from 10am-12pm in your best period attire, bring your antique cars and celebrate the 4th of July!

Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks
July 4th
Location: Lake Blue Ridge Dam

Join us at Lake Blue Ridge for the annual fireworks show! The fireworks start at 9:30pm and last till about 10:30pm. The best places to view the show are from the Morganton Point Recreation Area, from a boat in Lake Blue Ridge near the Lake Blue Ridge Dam, from the Lake Blue Ridge Marina, or from the Lake Blue Ridge Dam. It’s sure to be a great and festive night!

4th of July Lake Chatuge Boat Parade
July 4th
Location: Lake Chatuge; Starting Point – Sunset Bay Cove (Behind Young Harris Watersports)

Come out for the 4th of July Lake Chatuge Boat Parade in Hiawassee! Interested in participating? All boats line up in the Sunset Bay Cove for the parade beginning at 10:30am and all boats must be pre-registered by 9am, July 1st to be considered for prizes. The boats will parade past the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds where the judges will be positioned. Come on by and find a good spot to watch the patriotic boats go by!

Vogel State Park’s 4th of July Celebration
July 4th
Location: Vogel State Park

Start your 4th of July celebrations early with a 5K and 1 mile fun run/walk in Vogel State Park! The race kicks off at the group shelter at 7:30am. Then stick around after the race for Vogel State Park’s 4th of July Celebration!

Fireworks at Meeks Park
July 4th
Location: Meeks Park

Head over to Meeks Park in Blairsville for even more fireworks, shooting off from 9:30pm-10pm! But come early starting at 7:30pm for fair food, bounce houses, face painting, a raffle and more. Come on out for a fun night!

2023 Annual Star Spangled Banner Spectacular Fourth of July Cookout & Buffet
July 4th
Location: The Sunset Pavilion at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa

Enjoy a 4th of July buffet in Brasstown Valley’s dining room from 5pm-9pm. You’ll find delicious entrees and sides like peel & eat shrimp, roasted sweet potatoes, grilled pork medallions over molasses baked beans, and so much more! Or from 6:30pm-9:30pm come on out to the Sunset Pavilion for amazing food, family friendly activities, lawn games, a pie eating contest, and so much more! You’ll also have a front row seat of Brasstown Valley’s amazing fireworks display. Tickets are $57.00 per person, $26.00 per child, (age 6-12), $10 per child, (age 5 and under), reservations needed! Get ready for some patriotic family fun at Brasstown Valley Resort and Spa!

4th of July at the Ridges Resort
July 4th
Location: The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

The Ridges Resort on the shore of Lake Chatuge, in beautiful Hiawassee, is hosting a 4th of July BBQ on the shores of Lake Chatuge! For dinner there will be burgers, hot dogs, and grilled chicken along with delicious sides and assorted pies. Then stay after to enjoy the fireworks! Reservations are $22 a person and can be made via OpenTable or by calling 706-896-4141

July 4th Fireworks
July 4th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Head over to Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee for great music and fireworks! Starting at 3pm there will be craft vendors, food trucks, kids activities, cornhole, a bounce house, and much more! Then the Vintage Vixens will perform from 6pm-8pm and the firework show will start at 9:45pm. It’s a family friendly event and there’s plenty of room for everyone!

Big Fish the Musical
July 6th-July 23rd
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

Come on out to Blue Ridge Community Theater’s production of Big Fish the Musical! Based off the novel and film of the same name, Big Fish the Musical follows the story of Edward Bloom, who loves to share his larger than life stories with everyone he can find. But now, Edward and his wife Sandra’s son, Will, has come of age and is about to have his own child. Will is determined to get to the bottom of his father’s outlandish tales and find the truth for himself! Don’t miss this heartwarming and beloved show on the Blue Ridge Community Theater stage Thursdays-Sundays July 6th-23rd. Shows are Thursdays- Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. Call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets!

Pickin’ In The Park
July 6th-July 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!

Acoustic Sunsets at Hamilton Gardens
July 6th-July 27th
Location: Hamilton Gardens

Head to the beautiful Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee GA Thursday nights this month for their Acoustic Sunsets Concert Series. The event takes place every Thursday night now through July 27th from 6pm-9pm and will include food trucks and live music. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come on out for an evening of fun!

Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
July 7th-July 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 on by Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-9pm for great food and great live music from local artists!
July 7th: Gregg Erwin
July 15th: David Welch
July 22nd: Spencer Scott Smith
July 28th: Frankie Sparks
July 29th: Dave Flowers

Zach Williams
July 8th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

See Grammy award winning southern rock/country artist Zach Williams live in concert at the Anderson Music Hall on July 8th at 7pm. He’ll play some of his biggest hits like, “Chainbreaker,” “Fear Is A Liar,” as well as gold “Old Church Choir.” And opening for Zach is Stephen Stanley! You won’t want to miss this awesome show! Tickets range between $30-$60+ handling.

Yoga by the River
July 8th
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!

Art Classes and Workshops
July 8th-July 22nd
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 an ancient dye making class and ceramics! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://www.blueridgearts.net/adult-classes.html
July 8th: Introduction to Shibori and Indigo
July 22nd: Animal and Ceramic Sculpture

Guided Hikes with the Benton McKaye Trail Association
July 10th-July 28th
Location: Cherry Log, GA

Explore the beauty of North Georgia on a guided hiking tour with the Benton McKaye Trail Association. They offer 2-4 hikes a month varying in difficulty from easy, leisurely hikes to moderately difficult hikes.
July 10th: BMT: Lost Creek section. DOG-FRIENDLY HIKE
July 14th: Rhododendron Trail
July 17th: Wildcat Management – Falls Creek Falls, Buice Falls & Rocky Ford Trail Cascades
July 21st: Cartecay River Loop Trails. DOG-FRIENDLY HIKE
July 25th: Jack Rabbit Trails
July 28th: Turtletown Creek Falls

Plantation Rum Tasting & Pig Roast
July 12th
Location: The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm

Come on out for a fun night at The Tavern! Your $50 entry fee will pay for the live entertainment, a pig roast buffet, and a complimentary cigar. Call The Tavern at 706-946-4653 to reserve your spot!

2nd Thursdays Stateline Stroll
July 13th
Location: Riverwalk Shops

Get moving the second Thursday of every month with the Stateline Stroll! Walk, jog, or run around the block and cross the state line on this casual stroll. Start whenever and end whenever; and when you’re finished enjoy a drink at Burra Burra or Twisted Tomato and listen to some live music at Tooney’s!

Fridays at the Farm
July 14th-July 28th
Location: J & C Farm and Rescue

Have some good old-fashioned fun at the farm for J & C Farm and Rescue’s Fridays at the Farm event! Join in the fun every 2nd & 4th Friday of the month where there will be farm animal tours, live music and entertainment, food trucks, face painting, a magician, shopping, and more! Come on out from 5:30pm-8:30pm and support a great cause!

Walk the Line 5K
July 15th
Location: Riverwalk Shops

Walk the Line 5K is America’s only 5K that crosses two states! Starting at 6:30pm you’ll run through the charming twin cities of Copperhill, TN and McCaysville, GA, pass by the Toccoa River, and cross the steel bridge! Before and after the run stay for food, drinks, and music at the Riverwalk Shops.

Sons & Sailors: A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
July 15th
Location: The Ridges Resort on Lake Chatuge

Head to ‘Margaritaville’ for the night with a performance from Sons & Sailors: A Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band at The Ridges Resort! Not only will there be an amazing performance but there will also be food & drinks for sale and a silent auction that will benefit Hiawassee’s Legacy Buildings for the Paris Business Center. VIP table seating is $30 per person or $60 per couple or $240 per table. And general admission lawn seating is $15 per person.

3D Off the Wall Exhibit
July 15th-July 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (The Art Center)

Come appreciate amazing three-dimensional works of art from local artists at the 13th Annual 3D Off the Wall Exhibit! The exhibit will highlight a variety of three-dimensional mediums and is open to three-dimensional artists of all genres. The opening reception will take place July 15th from 5pm-7pm and the exhibit will be on display through August 27th.

National Juried Photography Show
July 15th-July 31st
Location: The Art Center (Blue Ridge Mountain Art Association)

Come on out to the Art Center now through August 26th 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!

Butternut Creek Art Festival
July 15th-July 16th
Location: Meeks Park

This two day art festival is one of the finest in the Southeast! You’ll see craftsmen specializing in basketry, fine art, fabric art, decorative painting, photography, pottery, and so much more! The event runs Saturday from 10am-5pm and Sunday 10am-4pm & admission is free!

Live Music at Tooney’s
July 21st-July 29th
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue

Come on out for live music at Tooney’s HUGE music venue select Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy the best live music McCaysville has to offer! Check their website often for live music updates. And every Thursday night get ready to take to the stage with open mic night!
July 21st: Corey Smith
July 28th: Ashley Brooks
July 29th: Erin Viancourt

Winery Comedy Tour
July 22nd
Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery

Get ready for a night of laughs at the Winery Comedy Tour! Live professional stand-up comics will make you laugh all night long! Grab a glass of wine or a beer and let the laughter flow! Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm!

Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise Ins
July 28th
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!

The Mountain Music & Moonshine Festival
July 28th-July 30th
Location: Historic Blairsville, GA Downtown Square

It’s music and moonshine time! On Friday, Grandaddy Mimm’s will be releasing a whole new batch of their award-winning moonshine with a fun kickoff party! Saturday is the big event with live music in & around the square, plenty of moonshine from Blairsville’s own Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Co., local vendors, regional artists, moonshine history, and great food! And on Sunday enjoy a catered breakfast and a church service with a cornhole tournament to follow. It’s going to be an awesome weekend on the square!