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January Events 2026

We’re in the heart of winter here in Blue Ridge, but that doesn’t mean there’s a shortage of things to get up to in town while you’re here! Check out our upcoming January events in Blue Ridge below. 


Blue Ridge on Ice

January 1st-January 6th

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.


Live Music at Buckley Vineyards

January 1st-January 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

January 1st: Brandon Lee Bagley

January 3rd: Joshua Shelton

January 4th: Kristin Tinsley

January 10th: Connor Priest

January 11th: Levi Ransom

January 17th: Surrender Hill

January 18th: Gary Wilder

January 24th: Mountain City Mavericks & Shawn Mullins

January 25th: Joy Hice

January 31st: Brandon Lee Bailey


Copperhill Brewery Live Music & Events

January 1st-January 31st

Location: Copperhill Brewery 

There’s always something happening at Copperhill Brewery! Head on over to the state line for trivia nights, games, cornhole, karaoke, live music and so much more! See what's happening this month at Copperhill Brewery.

January 1st: Trivia with Travis

January 5th: Game Night & Line Dancing with Donna & Sam Walker

January 6th: Cornhole

January 8th: Trivia with Travis

January 9th: Open Mic Night w/ Heather

January 12th: Game Night & Line Dancing with Donna & Sam Walker

January 13th: Cornhole

January 15th: Trivia with Travis

January 17th: Live Music with Soundcheck

January 19th: Game Night & Line Dancing with Donna & Sam Walker

January 20th: Cornhole

January 22nd: Trivia with Travis

January 23rd: Live Music with Trevor Ciongli

January 26th: Game Night & Line Dancing with Donna & Sam Walker

January 27th: Singo with Heather

January 29th: Trivia with Travis

January 30th: Karaoke with Heather

January 31st: Live Music with Dr. Paul 


Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops

January 2nd-January 31st

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!

January 2nd: Andy Johnson 

January 3rd: Trent Avery

January 10th: Welcome Class of '95

January 13th: Singo Night

January 15th: Trivia Night

January 16th: Bryce Fowler

January 17th: Scott Stambaugh

January 20th: Singo Night

January 23rd: Gabe Myers 

January 30th: Jessey Adams

January 31st: Thomas Gay


Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery

January 2nd-January 31st

Location: Bear Claw Vineyards

For award winning wine, live music, and food truck Bear Claw Vineyards is the place for you! Join them every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for live music and food trucks. Kids and dogs are welcome too. The live music schedule for each weekend is shared on their website each Thursday so be sure to check back!


Resolution Run 5K

January 3rd

Location: Harrison Park

Start your new year out right with a 5K run at Harrison Park! The schedule for the day's events are registration at 9am, fun run at 10am, 5k run/walk at 10:30am, and a tot trot at 11:30am, with awards to follow. 


Live Music at Grapes & Ladders Winery

January 3rd-January 31st

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.

January 3rd: Eric Henderson

January 17th: Billy Wilkie 

January 18th: Gabe Myers

January 22nd: Open Mic 

January 24th: Jordan Denton

January 29th: Open Mic 

January 31st: Eric Henderson


Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards 

January 3rd-January 31st

Location: Cartecay Vineyards

Sip on delicious wine surrounded by the North Georgia Mountains! Enjoy live music select Saturdays & Sundays from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Listen to the music of local artists while enjoying your wine outside either on the Chimney Patio or the Tasting Barn’s covered porch. Live music, good wine, and beautiful mountain scenery; it doesn’t get much better than that!

January 3rd: Gregg Erwin

January 10th: Christopher Estrada

January 17th: Jack and the Bean Sprouts 

January 18th: Tim O’Donovan 

January 31st: Jorge Valenzuela 


Line Dancing Class

January 5th-January 26th

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!


First Tuesday Twin City Music Live Band and Jam

January 6th

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. 


Karaoke Nights

January 8th-January 29th

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!


Northern Bites

January 9th-January 31st

Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards

Enjoy a Northern Bites dinner at Roo Mountain Vineyards! The Roo Barrel Room will be transformed into an icy wonderland. Enjoy four artfully crafted wines, each paired with a seasonal small bite designed to highlight winter’s most comforting flavors. Tickets are $65 per person, available for weekend evenings in January. 


The Marshall Tucker Band

January 10th

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds

Southern rock is coming to the mountains with a performance from The Marshall Tucker Band at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! You know and love the band from their hit songs like “Heard It in a Love Song,” “Can't You See,” “Fire on the Mountain,” Long Hard Ride,” and “Ramblin,'” And joining the Marshall Tucker Band at the Fairgrounds will be special guest, Hunter Flynn. Tickets for the January 10th concert are $40+ handling.


Harvest Moon- the music of Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 

January 10th

Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater 

Enjoy your favorite music from Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young in an intimate setting. Tickets are $42.95 and selling out quickly, so reserve your spot today!


Blairsville Community Line Dance 

January 17th

Location: Union County Civic Center

Come on out to Blairsville for an evening of fun, music, and dance! There will be line dancing instruction all night long and everyone is welcome out on the floor! Admission is $10 at the door.  


Winter Dinner

January 23rd

Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards

Enjoy delicious bites of the season at Roo Mountain Vineyards Northern Winter Dinner. The barrel room will be transformed into a beautiful winter setting. This special evening features expertly paired wines and multiple courses inspired by the bold flavors of Alaska, Norway, Sweden, and other frozen corners of the world. And the delicious meal will be crafted by Roo's Executive Chef. Treat yourself to a night of cozy elegance, exceptional cuisine, and the magic of winter at Roo Mountain Vineyards.


Oklahoma

January 29th-January 31st

Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater


Enjoy the classic golden age musical, Oklahoma, put on the by the talented kids at Sunny D's Children's Theater at Blue Ridge Community Theater! Follow the story of Laurey, Curly, and Judd on the American frontier set to Rodgers and Hammerstein's wonderful music. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.  The show runs January 29th-February 8th.  Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.  


Chris Janson

January 31st

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 

Platinum-selling country music recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and award-winning singer/songwriter Chris Janson will be back at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on February 1st at 7pm! Tickets are $47+ handling.


Posted on 12/26/2025
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