The holidays are upon us and Blue Ridge is turning into a winter wonderland! We’ll have Christmas festivals, holiday markets, toy drives, ice skating, and so much more! See what’s in store for you this month in Blue Ridge:
December 1st
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Come on out for this fun & festive golf tournament for a good cause! The course will be set up as a greenskeeper revenge tournament, with various pieces of equipment out on and around the course to make for fun obstacles. Lunch will be provided after golf. And please bring a new, unwrapped toy for donation.
Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley
December 1st-December 21st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a festive show at Blue Ridge Community Theater! The show takes place 2 years after the events of Jane Austen's classic novel "Pride and Prejudice" and follows the bookish middle sister, Mary. When the family gathers for Christmas at Pemberley, an unexpected guest sparks Mary’s hopes for independence, an intellectual match, and possibly even love. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs November 28th-December 21st. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
December 1st-December 21st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
If you missed the opportunity to enter your gingerbread house inBlue Ridge’s 12th annual Gingerbread House Contest but still want to join in on the fun then stop by and admire some tasty art. Get in the Christmas spirit and be sure to vote for your favorite house while you’re there!
December 1st-December 23rd
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association will have a variety of art and handcrafted items for sale, all created from their member artists. Find everything you need for the holiday season Tuesday-Sunday, November 16th – December 23rd!
Mountain Country Christmas Lights
December 1st-December 24th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
See the Christmas lights reflecting off the waters of Lake Chatuge at the Georgia Mountain Fair’s Mountain Country Christmas Lights! There will be Christmas music, arts and craft vendors, holiday food, hot chocolate, magic shows, pictures with Santa, and beautiful lights around the grounds. The event runs every Thursday, Friday, & Saturday 6pm-9pm from November 27 - December 6th and then nightly December 11th thru December 24th.
December 1st-December 29th
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!
December 1st-December 30th
Location: Ellijay Lions Club
Take in the holiday lights and the joy of the season at Holiday Lights of Ellijay! The Lions Club will be decked out with millions of dazzling, towering trees and a maze made of lights, Santa, music, concessions, and seasonal vendors. Admission is $10 per adult and children 12 & under are free!
Copperhill Brewery Live Music & Events
December 1st-December 30th
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.
December 1st: Line Dancing at Taproom
December 2nd: Cornhole at Taproom
December 4th: Trivia at the Taproom
December 8th: Line Dancing at Taproom
December 9th: Cornhole at Taproom
December 11th: Trivia at the Taproom
December 15th: Line Dancing at Taproom
December 16th: Cornhole at Taproom
December 18th: Trivia at the Taproom
December 22nd: Line Dancing at Taproom
December 23rd: Cornhole at Taproom
December 30th: Cornhole at Taproom & Singo with Heather
December 1st-December 31st
Location: Union County Community Center
Come walk through a winter wonderland of stunning trees at Union County Community Center’s annual Tour of Trees! The event will feature over 50 beautifully decorated trees & wreaths from local businesses. There will also be a gingerbread village and lots of holiday fun! Tour of Trees runs Tuesdays-Saturdays from 7:30am-8pm and Sundays & Mondays 7:30am-5pm, all month long!
December 1st-December 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Farmers Market
Have some family friendly winter fun with ice skating at the Farmer’s Market! This fun new outdoor ice skating rink is set up at the Blue Ridge Farmers Market, next to the Swan Drive In, on select dates now through January 6th. For just $15 you can skate to your heart’s content! After your skate, warm up with hot cocoa and other sweet treats from the concessions stand.
First Tuesday Twin City Music Live Band and Jam
December 2nd
Location: YMCA Copperhill
Head on over to Copperhill, TN 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.
Glow In The Dark Sporting Clays
December 3rd
Location: Noontootla Creek Farms
Come on down to Noontootla Creek Farms for some after hours fun! You’ll arrive at 7:30 to a delicious dinner at the Mill then head out to the pavilion for glow in the dark sporting clay games. The winner will even take home a prize! Your $100 reservation includes dinner and 50 clays per person. Don’t miss out on this fun clay shooting experience!
December 4th-December 18th
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue
Pick up the mic and sing along to your favorite songs every Thursday night at Tooney’s from 6pm-11pm for Karaoke! Open mic performers are welcome on the area’s biggest stage! Grab yourself a cold beer or fine wine and enjoy the night!
Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
December 4th-December 28th
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!
December 4th: Karaoke
December 5th: Gregg Erwin
December 6th: Orange Walls
December 7th: Music Bingo with Becky
December 11th: Karaoke
December 12th: Rusted Melody
December 14th: Music Bingo with Becky
December 18th: Karaoke & Christmas Cookie Party
December 19th: Nathan Parris
December 21st: Music Bingo with Becky
December 24th: Christmas Eve Party Potluck
December 25th: Karaoke
December 26th: Surrender Hill
December 27th: Saturdayaoke
December 28th: Music Bingo with Becky
Live Music at Grapes & Ladders Winery
December 4th-December 28th
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.
December 4th: Open Mic
December 5th: Friday Afternoon Jam
December 6th: Billy Wilkie
December 11th: Open Mic
December 12th: Trivia Night
December 13th: Brad Tolson
December 18th: Open Mic
December 20th: Jordan Denton
December 21st: Gabe Myers
December 27th: Jorge Valenzuela
December 28th: Adrian Stover
First Fridays at Vertigo Pinball
December 5th
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.
The Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Celebration Tour
December 5th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Get ready for a special Oak Ridge Boys Christmas Concert!! The Oak Ridge Boys will be playing some of their favorite Christmas songs and biggest hits LIVE in the Anderson Music Hall! The show will feature dazzling stage designs, gently falling snow, and beautifully decorated Christmas trees, setting the perfect backdrop for a night of festive joy. Tickets are $50+ handling.
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
December 5th-December 27th
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!
December 5th: Davy Henderson
December 6th: Rob Grater
December 12th: Greg Erwin
Decmber 13th: CJ Prather
December 19th: The Red Tails
December 20th: Hunter Blalock
December 26th: Brett Bartschi
December 27th: Harold Crowder
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
December 5th-December 28th
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 Crane Creek Vineyards
December 5th-December 26th
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!
December 5th: Stone House Soup & Yappy Hour
December 6th: Holden Le Dinh
December 12th: Stone House Soup & Yappy Hour
December 13th: Alma Russ
December 19th: Stone House Soup & Yappy Hour
December 20th: Caleb Carver
December 21st: Winter Solstice
December 26th: Stone House Soup & Yappy Hour
Christmas and Crafts at the Tabor House
December 6th
Location: Gilmer County Historical Society
Enjoy a day of history and Christmas at Gilmer County Historical Society! The Tabor House will be decked out in turn-of-the-century style and volunteers will be in period dress and provide live music. There will also be unique and historical artisans, demonstrations, refreshments, crafts, house tours, and more! The event will run 11am-3pm on Saturday, December 6th.
Holly Jolly Christmas & Breakfast with Santa
December 6th
Location: Union County Community Center
Bring the whole family to Blairsville for a day of holiday fun! There will be a free breakfast with Santa, exciting reindeer games, festive crafts, train rides, writing letters to Santa, and caroling with the school choir! Come on down to the Union County Community Center from 8am-11am for this free, festive, family fun event!
December 6th
Location: Union County Farmers Market
Transport yourself to a quaint European town for Christmas at the Kris Kringle Mountain Market at theUnion County Farmers Market in Blairsville! This European style Outdoor Holiday Market has over 100 vendors offering food, crafts, and produce.
Blairsville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
December 6th
Location: Blairsville Historic Downtown Square
The Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is back in Blairsville! There will also be carol singing, the tree lighting, and the nighttime parade at 6pm. Don’t miss out on the fun!
December 6th
Location: First Baptist Church
Enjoy the retelling of Jesus’s birth at First Baptist Church this holiday season! There will be live stable animals, a Shepherds tent, textile shop, spice shop, and the Bethlehem Bakery! Drop on by First Baptist Church December 6th at 9:30am for all the family friendly fun!
McCaysville & Copperhill Christmas
December 6th
Location: Downtown McCaysville & Copperhill
This annual event in Copperhill & McCaysville provides a fun and celebratory atmosphere for family and friends! Occurring on the first Saturday in December each year, this parade features a myriad of floats and high school marching bands. Come and support the Copperhill Kiwanis Club! The parade begins at 2pm!
December 6th
Location: Mercier Orchards
Come race in this fun, holiday themed 5K at Mercier Orchards! Your registration includes a t-shirt, wine glass, finisher medal, a race bib, A homemade cider donut, and a pour of wine! It's going to a fun and festive day at the farm!
St. Luke's Anglican Church Annual Christmas Bazaar
December 6th
Location: St. Luke's Anglican Church
St. Luke's Anglican Church in Blue Ridge is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar! There will be all kinds of hand-crafted goods available like hand painted barn quilts, pinecone wreathes, artisan jams & jellies, delicious casseroles and more! There will also be silent auction as well. All proceeds assist families in the Blue Ridge community. The event runs from 9am-3pm.
December 6th
Location: Mountain Area Christian Academy
Head on over to the Mountain Area Christian Academy on Saturday, December 6th from 9am-3pm for holiday goodies, kids games, and concession from local vendors. Admission is FREE!
Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise Ins-Kids Toy Drive
December 6th
Location: Dairy Queen / DQ Grill & Chill, Blue Ridge
Admire a selection of classic cars at this free event! And for the Toy Drive please bring a new, unwrapped toy or monetary donation to assist local families in need this holiday season.
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
December 6th-December 28th
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!
December 6th: Brandon Bagley
December 7th: Brooke Bagwell
December 13th: Chris Glover
December 14th: Wicked Game
December 20th: Gregg Erwin
December 21st: Jerry Sorn
December 27th: Gino Finelli
December 28th: Jorge Valenzuela
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
December 6th-December 31st
Location: Buckley Vineyards
This beautiful creekside, Ellijay, mountain winery is the perfect place to spend an afternoon! Each of their charming wines are crafted and bottled with love, and ready to be enjoyed by all! So come on out to Buckley Vineyards on weekends for live music and a refreshing glass of wine
December 6th: 2nd Annual Christmas Market & PJ Powell
December 7th: Second Helping
December 13th: Connor Priest
December 14th: Road Kill Rangers
December 20th: Surrender Hill
December 21st: Kristen Tinsley
December 24th: Closing Early-Christmas Eve
December 25th: CLOSED-Christmas
December 27th: Jadie & Gabe
December 28th: Joy Hice & Guest
December 31st: Jake on the Lake-New Year's Eve
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
December 6th-December 31st
Location: Chateau Meichtry
Come sip on wine by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at Chateau Meichtry. This beautiful winery located in Talking Rock, GA has both outdoor & indoor seating options, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the winery no matter the weather. On Saturdays & Sundays you can sip on your favorite glass of wine while you enjoy live music from local artists from 1:30pm-5:30pm. And there’s food trucks on the weekends as well!
December 6th: Ryan Davis & The Smash Hit Burger Food Truck
December 7th: Surrender Hill & The Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
December 13th: The Orange Walls & The Voodoo Daddy's Food Truck
December 14th: Joy Hice & Jerry Sorn & The Lobster Dogs Food Truck
December 20th: Anna Shinholster & The Sweet Cheeks Food Truck
December 21st: Hannah Murphy & The Eggroll Boyz Food Truck
December 26th: Rusted Melody & The Get Skewers Food Truck
December 27th: Surrender Hill & The Smash Hit Burger Food Truck
December 28th: The Loose Shoes Band & The Off Road Food Truck
December 29th: Layne Denton & the Eggroll Boyz Food Truck
December 30th: Gary Wilder & The Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
December 31st: Surrender Hill & The Der Wurst Meister Food Truck
December 6th-December 13th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association offers classes year-round for artists looking to expand their skill set. This month you can learn to express yourself through mosaics, watercolor and more! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://brmaa.org/find-a-class/
December 6th: Woodburning a Beautiful Santa
December 13th: Let It Snow Stained Glass
December 13th: Clay Gnome Incense Burner
December 7th
Location: Fannin County Family Connection
Enjoy a scenic drive through the North Georgia Mountains to admire some of the best decorated Christmas homes in the area with the Christmas Tour of Homes! Ticket holders will meet at the Fannin County Family Connection Community Room for holiday refreshments between 11am and 2pm. You will then receive your map and directions to start your tour. You may tour homes from 1pm-5pm. Tickets are $30 a person or $50 per couple and all proceeds benefit Fannin County Family Connection to assist in the operation of the Food Pantry and other programming which supports a community of healthy and safe children and families.
Folk Collaborative Classes & Workshops
December 7th-December 27th
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 cottagecore and classic Appalachian craft & culture. See this month’s lineup of crafting and workshop classes below:
December 7th: Garland from the Forest
December 20th: Christmas Cookie Class
December 21st: Solstice at the Orchard
December 27th: Fire Cider Class
December 8th-December 13th
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Holiday Entertainment is coming to the John C. Campbell Folk School. There will be stories, music, crafts, holiday carols and more. Events are offered at no cost and are open to the public!
Live Music at Roo Mountain Vineyards
December 12th-December 30th
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
Roo Mountain Vineyards always has so much to offer! With stunning views of the rolling Blue Ridge foothills, comfort & luxury throughout the vineyard, and a large selection of wines & hard ciders created from experienced wine makers; you simply won’t be able to get enough! On weekends, you can catch live music from local area artists from the terrace or their rooftop garden. So, sit back with a glass of wine, enjoy some music, and take in the view!
December 12th: A Very Merry Roo! Holiday Wine Tasting and Food Pairing Event
December 19th: Yuletide Dinner in the Barrel Room at Roo
December 20th: Sip & Savor- A Guided Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Small Bites
December 21st: Sip & Savor- A Guided Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Small Bites
December 26th: Sip & Savor- A Guided Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Small Bites
December 27th: Sip & Savor- A Guided Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Small Bites
December 28th: Sip & Savor- A Guided Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Small Bites
December 29th: Sip & Savor- A Guided Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Small Bites
December 30th: Sip & Savor- A Guided Wine Tasting & Food Pairing with Small Bites
December 13th
Location: Cress Creeks Farm
Enjoy a delicious buffet of pancakes, bacon, and other breakfast favorite at Cress Creeks Farms. There will also be winter decor, arts & crafts and Santa Claus himself! Get your tickets now!
December 13th
Location: Paradise Hills Winery
Come enjoy a festive day at Paradise Hills! There will be a cookie contest, a ugly sweater contest, live music, selfies with Buddy the Elf, and the opportunity to paint a wine glass. There’s no cover charge for entry and the fun starts at noon!
December 13th
Location: Downtown Blairsville
Cookies and festive fun are coming to Blairsville this holiday season! Your $20 ticket gets you 12 gourmet cookies from local merchants and an exclusive canvas tote bag! Come on out for this SWEET day!
December 13th
Location: American Legion Auxiliary
Join the American Legion Auxiliary in Ellijay for a festive celebration! There will be delicious food, face painting, games, hot cocoa, visits with Santa, and fun for the whole family! Kids from birth to 6 years old attend from 12pm-2pm and ages 7 to 12 from 3pm-5pm.
December 13th
Location: Downtown McCaysville/Copperhill
Celebrate this holidays in Downtown McCaysville & Copperhill, December 13th from 12pm-5pm! There will be arts & crafts, live music, shopping, pictures with Santa and more!
4th Annual Christmas in North Georgia Benefit Concert
December 15th
Location: Epworth Community Club
Get into the holiday spirit at Epworth Community Club’s 4th Annual Christmas in North Georgia Benefit Concert! The show will feature music performed by the Tri-State Community Band, Epworth Community Band, and Brasstown Big Band. The show kicks off Sunday, December 13th at 3pm.
Jacob Johnson, an almost acoustic Christmas
December 17th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Enjoy the sounds of the season with acoustic music by Jacob Johnson. Known for his energetic performances, Jacob has had the privilege of sharing the stage with Grammy-winners like Tommy Emmanuel, and Victor Wooten, as well as esteemed musicians including Phil Keaggy, Marcus King, and Tim Reynolds. Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! Jacob Johnson will take the stage at 7:30pm on December 17th and tickets are $25.40 for this awesome show!
December 31st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Ring in the new year with a dazzling firework show at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Enjoy food vendors and a fireworks show at 8pm.
December 31st
Location: Fannin County Library
Come on out for this family friendly New Year’s celebration, at noon instead of midnight! Fannin County Library will have games, crafts, a New Years countdown, and a balloon drop! All the fun goes from 11:30am-12:30pm December 31st.
December 31st
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Enjoy a delicious and celebratory dinner at the Tavern for New Year's! Dinner will be a choice of options like Brunswick stew, surf & turf, pork shoulder, and more. And included in dinner will be a complimentary champagne toast. 1st Seating is 5pm and 2nd Seating is 7:30pm.
