July in North Georgia calls for sunshine, lake days, and patriotic fun all month long! This month you can look forward to all kinds of America 250 celebrations at the start of the month, live music, laser shows, green bean festivals, and so much more! See what’s in store for you this July in the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Artist in Residence: Jimiyo Benedict
July 1st-July 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Arts Association
Join us in celebrating the beauty of art at the Art Center for sculpturer, Jimiyo Benedict. Jimi’s sculptures transform common packaging materials into stylized animal forms that sit between craft, design, and folk sculpture. Built through cutting, layering, and shaping corrugated cardboard and other paper-based materials, the work emphasizes rhythm, surface pattern, and the structural potential of an everyday medium. The opening reception will take place on June 6th at 5pm and Jimiyo's works will be on display through August 30th.
The Shape of Clay Artisan Pottery Exhibition
July 1st-July 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Arts Association
Come on out to the Art Center for “The Shape of Clay” which promotes the talent and design of two- and three-dimensional clay artists. These artists combine technical skill, imagination, and craftsmanship to produce works that range from decorative wall pieces and tiles to functional pottery and sculptural forms. The opening reception will take place on June 6th at 5pm and "The Shape of Clay" exhibit will be on display through August 30th.
Live Music & Events at Kerith House
July 1st-July 31st
Location: Kerith House
Come on out to Blue Ridge's newest winery, Kerith House! Here you can enjoy great wines, get some shopping done, or attend one of their workshops or classes. See what exciting events are happening at Kerith House this month.
July 1st: Pilates
July 3rd: Ray Labean, Music Bingo, Vineyard Piper
July 4th: 4th of July Festivities & Vineyard Piper
July 8th: Pilates
July 10th: Vineyard Piper
July 11th: Chris Glover & Vineyard Piper
July 17th: Vineyard Piper
July 18th: Ray LaBean & Vineyard Piper
July 22nd: Pilates
July 24th: Vineyard Piper
July 25th: Denise Moore & Vineyard Piper
July 29th: Pilates & The Literary Glass Book Club
July 31st: Vineyard Piper
Live Music & Events at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
July 1st-July 31st
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!
July 1st: Trivia with Jeff
July 2nd: Karaoke
July 3rd: Orange Walls
July 4th: Karaoke
July 5th: SINGO with Becky
July 8th: Trivia with Jeff
July 9th: Karaoke
July 10th: Doctor Paul
July 11th: Tommy Joe Conner
July 12th: SINGO with Becky
July 15th: Trivia with Jeff
July 16th: Karaoke
July 17th: Dawn Loves Nash
July 18th: Travis Bowlin
July 19th: SINGO with Becky
July 22nd: Trivia with Jeff
July 23rd: Karaoke
July 24th: Gregg Erwin
July 25th: Nathan Parris
July 26th: SINGO with Becky
July 29th: Trivia with Jeff
July 30th: Karaoke
July 31st: Brandon Stone
July 2nd-July 30th
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
Travel around the world every Thursday night at Roo Mountain Vineyard's Global Table Series. Thursday nights will take you on a unique culinary journey featuring a different country each week. All the fun runs Thursdays 5PM – 8PM and is $55 Per Person.
July 2nd: Italian Night
July 9th: Peruvian Night
July 16th: French Night
July 23rd: India Night
July 30th: Spanish Night
Copperhill Brewery Live Music & Events
July 2nd-July 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.
July 2nd: Trivia with Travis
July 4th: George & Justin Music
July 6th: Game Night & Line Dancing Night
July 7th: Cornhole Night
July 9th: Trivia with Travis
July 10th: Two Step Dance Class
July 11th: Nathan Parris Music
July 13th: Game Night & Line Dancing Night
July 14th: Cornhole Night
July 16th: Trivia with Travis
July 18th: Austin Walls Music
July 20th: Game Night & Line Dancing Night
July 22nd: Paint and Sip
July 23rd: Trivia with Travis
July 24th: Two Step Dance Class
July 25th: Dr. Paul Music
July 26th: Hymns and Hops
July 27th: Game Night & Line Dancing Night
July 28th: Cornhole Night
July 29th: Speed Dating Event
July 30th: Trivia with Travis
Live Music and Events at Grapes & Ladders Winery
July 2nd -July 30th
Location: Grapes & Ladders Winery
Head to Grapes & Ladders Winery in Ellijay for live music and great wine! Thursdays thru Sundays Grapes & Ladders hosts local artists and open mic nights. There’s always something fun going on here! See their full lineup of events here.
July 2nd: Open Mic
July 3rd: Afternoon Jam
July 4th: Cox Johnson Band
July 5th: Jonathan Callicutt
July 9th: Open Mic
July 11th: Cupping Event hosted by Ellijay Trading Company
July 11th: Billy Wilkie
July 12th: Songwriters Against Hunger
July 16th: Open Mic
July 18th: Jordan Denton
July 19th: Gabe Myers
July 23rd: Open Mic
July 25th: Adrian Stover
July 30th: Open Mic
July 2nd-July 30th
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!
July 2nd-July 30th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Head to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee, GA Thursday nights for the Concerts at Eller Holler Series. The event takes place on Thursday nights July 2nd-July 30th from 5pm-9pm and will include food trucks, crafters and live music. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come on out for an evening of fun!
July 2nd: Dead Bread & the Loafers
July 9th: Hughes Taylor Band
July 16th: Wyatt Espalin & the Riverstones
July 23rd: Switchback
July 30th: The Krickets with Matt Royal
Live Music & Events at Living Water Winery
July 2nd-July 31st
Location: Living Water Winery
Live life well, at Living Water Winery! Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains while sipping on estate grown wine or craft beer, on their 70-acre farm. And on weekends you can enjoy live music from one of their many terraces.
July 2nd: The Red Tails and Lobster Dogs Food Truck
July 3rd: Tawnya Reynolds and EJs of North GA
July 4th: Mountain Gypsy Music & Tawnya Reynolds and Abe's Kitchen Food Truck
July 5th: Rusted Melody and Abe's Kitchen Food Truck
July 8th: Tommy Davis
July 10th: Jordan Denton and Smoked & Loaded Food Truck
July 11th: GA Mtn Bluegrass Band and Smoked & Loaded Food Truck
July 12th: Gregg Erwin and Smoked & Loaded Food Truck
July 15th: Ray Labean
July 17th: David Cheatham and Smoked & Loaded Food Truck
July 18th: Chris Glover and Brit Pies Food Truck
July 19th: Doctor Paul and Brit Pies Food Truck
July 22nd: Teddy Baker
July 24th: Chris Glover and Voodoo Daddy Seafood Food Truck
July 25th: Holden Le Dinh, Music Bingo, and The Pizza Papi Food Truck
July 26th: Bemi and The Pizza Papi Food Truck
July 31st: Struck by Lightning and Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
The Fine Art Photography of David Goodspeed
July 2nd-July 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come experience the beautiful fine art photography of David Goodspeed at this pop-up exhibit at the Art Center! Goodspeed's art highlights the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge region, capturing the landscape with an artist’s eye and an architect’s attention to form, light, and atmosphere. His work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, and art festivals throughout the Southeast, earning recognition and awards along the way. David Goodspeed's Fine Art Photography exhibit will be on display from July 2nd-September 5th.
First Fridays at Vertigo Pinball
July 3rd
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.
Special Twin Cities Farmers Market
July 3rd
Location: Copperhill Steel Bridge
Come join us at the Twin Cities Farmers Market in Downtown McCaysville every Saturday thru October! There will be fresh produce, handmade goods, local crafts, and more. Come get some shopping done and support the local community!
Stars, Stripes & Hidden Gems Adventure Tours
July 3rd
Location: All Around Blue Ridge
Hop aboard the Vintage Adventures Coach and spend the day discovering unique antique stores, thrift shops, boutiques, and hidden gems throughout Blue Ridge. And in honor of the holiday weekend the tour will also include red, white & blue decor, festive treats, and plenty of American fun! This fun treasure hunting tour is a great way to explore the town and find some rare gems as well!
July 3rd
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!
July 3rd
Location: Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
A great way to view the fireworks is by train, on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway "Firecracker Special". Celebrate the birth of our great nation on Friday, July 3rd for their Firework Special train. The train will depart Blue Ridge at 7pm to enjoy the great Copper Basin Fireworks display just after dark and then return to Blue Ridge by 11pm. Bring your lawn chair and sit outside the train to view the fireworks!
The Annual Great American Rodeo
July 3rd-July 4th
Location: Copperhill, TN
Head over the state line for some rodeo fun! The Annual Great American Rodeo will be on the old baseball fields by the river in Copperhill, TN on July 4th & 5th. There will be exciting rodeo events, delicious food vendors, a bounce house, a kids calf scramble, and lots of family fun!
Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
July 3rd-July 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!
July 3rd: Bulletproof Concert
July 10th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Fridays
July 11th: Heidi Holton & Davis Wynn
July 17th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Fridays
July 18th: Troy Underwood and Tina & Her Pony
July 24th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Fridays
July 25th: Jesse Williams & Madisyn Alberry
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
July 3rd-July 26th
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.
July 3rd: Independence Day Party all day-free event, Connor Priest, Tom Cougar MelonPetty + fireworks
July 4th: Brandon Lee Bagley
July 5th: PJ Powell
July 11th: Joshua Shelton
July 12th: Rowdy Yates
July 18th: Adrian Stover & Chad Forehand Comedy Show
July 19th: Nero Simon & MaryAnn
July 25th: Mountain City Mavericks
July 26th: Joy Hice
Live Music at the Mill at Noontootla Creek Farms
July 3rd-July 31st
Location: The Mill at Noontootla Creek Farms
The Mill offers an authentic dining experience right on the property of Noontootla Creek Farms. After a busy day of outdoor adventure stop in for a delicious meal prepared in the Appalachian style. And on weekends look forward to live music from talented local artists.
July 3rd: Scott Stambaugh
July 4th: No Live Music – Closing at 5PM!
July 10th: Cody King
July 11th: Justin Farrington
July 17th: Justin Farrington
July 18th: Travis Bowlin
July 24th: Brett Cantrell
July 25th: Lindsay Beth Harper
July 31st: Riverbend Music
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
July 3rd-July 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!
July 3rd: Hunter Flanagan
July 4th: Closed July 4th
July 10th: Jesse David
July 11th: Trent Avery
July 17th: Hayden Reidling
July 18th: Bone Daddies
July 24th: David Herring
July 25th: Travis Bowlin
July 31st: Ian Davis
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
July 3rd-July 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!
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.
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-11am in your best period attire, bring your antique cars and celebrate the 4th of July!
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 10:00pm. 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. 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!
Ellijay 4th of July Festivities
July 4th
Location: Downtown Ellijay
All the fun kicks off in Downtown Ellijay at 3pm with local vendors and kids activities, and a 4th of July Parade at 7pm featuring decorated floats, community groups, and plenty of red, white, and blue. And following the parade there will be fireworks show that will light up the night sky!
Vogel State Park's 4th of July Celebration
July 4th
Location: Vogel State Park
Start your 4th of July celebrations early with fun and games for the whole family! The day will start with a flag raising ceremony to honor our Veterans, then will be followed by a bike parade, sand castle contest, field games, a 4th of July concert and so much more. The fun goes from 8am-4pm at Vogel State Park!
July 4th
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!
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 food trucks, bounce houses, kickball, cornhole, and more. Come on out for a fun night!
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 family fun, food vendors and more! Then the Vintage Vixens will perform from 6:30pm-9pm and the firework show will start at 9:45pm. It’s a family-friendly event and there’s plenty of room for everyone!
July 4th
Location: The Swan Drive In
Celebrate Major League Baseball and America at the Swan Drive In! This fun summer celebration features The Sandlot, a live Braves game watch party, ballpark bites, family activities, and fireworks under the stars. All the fun kicks off at 5pm on July 4th at the Swan Drive In.
July 4th
Location: Paradise Hills Winery
Celebrate the 4th of July at Paradise Hills Winery with great wine, live music, and mountain views! All weekend; Paradise Hills will be accepting donations in support of Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) Georgia Chapter - Rebuilding Shattered Lives of Survivors and Co-Workers Affected by Line-of-Duty Deaths. Come on out to celebrate America and raise money for a great cause!
July 4th
Location: Engelheim Vineyards
Celebrate America's birthday in style at Engelheim Vineyards! It'll be an evening filled with delicious food, award-winning wines, and a spectacular fireworks show under the stars. Patio opens at 6pm and the fireworks show will start at sunset. You won't want to miss it!
July 4th-July 23rd
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 4th: Red Clay Series: Giant Fireworks Display and The Sugar Creek Boom & Zoom 100 Enduro Race
July 18th: Saturday Night Showdown
July 23rd: Thursday Night Thunder
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
July 4th-July 26th
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 4th: Derek Andrew
July 5th: Seth Cronic
July 11th: Cliff Lancey and Proctor Berry
July 12th: RustedMelody
July 13th: Travis Bowlin
July 19th: Tim O'Donovan
July 25th: Jorge Valenzuela
July 26th: Layne Denton
July 4th-July 26th
Location: Paradise Hills Winery
Visit the winery at the beautiful Paradise Hills hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The tasting room offers Paradise Hills wine, a selection of craft beers, hard cider, and wine slushies as well as cheese and charcuterie boards, tapas, and shared platters. You can enjoy your drinks and snacks as you listen to local artists perform select Fridays 4pm – 8pm & Saturdays from 1pm – 5pm.
July 4th: Rail Town
July 5th: Caleb Napier
July 11th: Dr. Paul
July 12th: Songwriters Sunday
July 18th: Tom Edwards
July 19th: Chris Carpenter
July 25th: Chris Carpenter
July 26th: Kennedy Puckett
Live Music & Events at General Ledger
July 5th-July 26th
Location: General Ledger
Enjoy delicious food, drinks and live music on Sundays at The General Ledger! Located in a beautifully restored bank building Downtown, this charming restaurant is truly one of a kind! Sunday Brunch has never tasted better!
July 5th: Colton James
July 12th: Mook & Mimi
July 19th: Troy Underwood
July 26th: Mook & Mimi
First Tuesday Twin City Music Live Band and Jam
July 7th
Location: Toccoa River Park
Head on over to McCaysville, GA for live music the first Tuesday of every month! Music goes from 6pm-8pm and after the concert stick around for a fun acoustic jam session.
July 7th-July 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 yoga, woodburning, and weaving! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://brmaa.org/find-a-class/
July 11th: Sky’s the Limit: Acrylic Painting Workshop
July 25th: Make Your Own Cardboard Mini Owl with Jimi Benedict – Artist in Residence Series
July 26th: Painting the Blue Ridge Mountains in Watercolor
Precision Alignment Yoga Intro / Level 1
Tuesday: 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday: 8, 15, 22, 29
Thursday: 9, 16, 23, 30
Precision Alignment Yoga Recuperative
July 2026: 7, 14, 21, 28
Precision Alignment Yoga Intro / Level 1 & 2
Tuesday: 7, 14, 21, 28
Precision Alignment Yoga Level 3
Wednesday: 8, 15, 22, 29
Spilling the Tea on American History
July 9th
Location: Fannin County Public Library
Tea and history lovers will love this fun event! Enjoy learning about the history of tea in America, crafting vintage calling cards, and sipping on tea-based mocktails. Come on down to the Fannin County Public Library for all the fun, No reservation required!
Folk Collaborative Classes & Workshops
July 9th-July 19th
Location: The Folk Collaborative
July 9th: Folk Field Guide
July 11th: The Table
July 12th: Breakfast in the Orchard
July 18th: Folklore on the Mountain
July 19th: Folk Field Guide
Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Band
July 10th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Get ready for a night of folk rock when Jeff Jablonski and Jeff Radi of Sounds of Simon & GarfunkelTribute Band come to town. Jablonski and Radi experienced an intrinsic bond when they met. Their amazing ability to harmonize and recreate the sounds of music from a bygone era, is profoundly synchronistic. Their harmonious personalities lend a magical touch to the emotional lyrics and timeless rhythm of their passionate tribute show. Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel Tribute Band will take the stage at 7pm on July 10th and tickets are $64.85 for this awesome show!
Light the Lamp Miner State Fundraiser
July 11th
Location: Buck Bald Brewing
Come for an afternoon of great brews and support the Copper Basin Cheers for Chimps FundraiserMiner Statue Project. There will be bbq from Squeelz on Wheelz, live music from George Hilliard, limited edition miner statue fundraiser shirts, and plenty of beer! Help Buck Bald Brewing honor the miners whose hard work built the Copper Basin and leave a lasting legacy for future generations.
July 11th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Americana music is coming to Blue Ridge when Michelle Malone takes the stage at Blue Ridge Community Theater. Malone has been a mainstay of American roots music for more than 30 years, building her community onstage and off, mixing roadhouse rock & roll with blues, folk, and country-soul. It's a sound that's taken the award-winning songwriter around the world, but it's inspired by Malone's home in the South, too. After more than a dozen studio albums, she continues flying a flag for Georgia — a state with its own ever-evolving sound Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! Michelle Malone will take the stage at 7pm on July 11th and tickets are $37.10 for this awesome show!
July 11th-July 25th
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Learn all about the wine making process with this behind-the-scenes experience! Take a tour of the beautiful Crane Creek Vineyards and experience what goes into making a bottle of Crane Creek wine! You can take a Winery Tour on Saturdays at 2pm, April-November. The cost is $40 per person.
July 11th & July 25th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm Resort
Take a relaxing Yoga class by the river at Old Toccoa Farm! The class will take place in a flat grassy area tucked off of the golf course with amazing views of the green and the Toccoa River. Bring your yoga mat, water, and anything else you might need and enjoy!
July 14th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm Resort
Learn how to build a beautifully crafted charcuteries board at the Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm. Set in a welcoming, hands-on format, guests will gather with our culinary team for an experience that blends seasonal flavors, thoughtful pairings, and time spent together at the table.
July 16th-July 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Get ready for a night of laugh-out-loud Southern comedy about family, chaos, and the lengths we’ll go to for the ones we love. Mama Won't Fly follows a family on a cross-country adventure filled with quirky characters, outrageous mishaps, and heartfelt revelations. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs July 16th-August 2nd. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
Poured for a Purpose: Habitat at Roo Mountain
July 17th
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
Enjoy some delicious wine and food and support a great cause at Roo Mountain Vineyard's Poured for a Purpose fundraising event for Habitat for Humanity. There will be small bites, live music from the Mystics, a silent auction, and plenty of wine to go around! Tickets are $60 per person.
Billy & The Jets: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John
July 17th
Location: Chateau Meichtry Winery
Get ready to rock the night away with music by some of the best classic rockers around at the Billy & The Jets: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John show! Mark Miller will open the show, and dinner will be served from Voodoo Daddy's delicious food truck! Tickets range from $40-$60 a person.
July 17th
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing
Raise awareness and funds for former research chimps at Project Chimp's Cheers for Chimps event at Grumpy Old Men Brewing! Your ticket will include a souvenir glass or koozie, a snack, and one free pour of a chimp themed drink. Plus, you'll be surrounded by fellow animal lovers like you and can enjoy a fun evening at Grumpy Old Men Brewing!
July 18th
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.
A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show
July 18th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Do you love the music of Jimmy Buffett and the joys of summer? Then come on out for Georgia Mountain Fairground's Summer Fun-draiser and concert at 6pm on July 18th! On top of the amazing concert from, A1A - The Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Show, there will also be food trucks, drinks, a silent auction, and lots of fun! Proceeds will benefit The Paris Business Center Restoration in Downtown Hiawassee.
July 18th-July 19th
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!
July 25th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm Resort
Nothing says summer like a Shrimp Boil and Old Toccoa Farm will be hosting a classic shrimp boil served in The Alcove alongside their regular dinner service. It'll be a relaxed summer afternoon filled with good food and community.
July 25th
Location: The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Get ready for family friendly fun at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Starting at 5pm on July 25th there will be craft vendors, food trucks, live music, kid's activities, and much more at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Then at 9:45pm you’ll be treated to a one-of-a-kind laser light show! Tickets are $10 a person and children 12 & under are free!
July 25th-July 26th
Location: Downtown Blairsville
The Green Bean Festival is back and better than ever in Downtown Blairsville! This fun filled festival celebrates summer, small town life, and of course green beans! All weekend long there will be local arts & crafts vendors, delicious food, specialty drinks and sweet treats, fresh local produce and green beans, live music and entertainment, demonstrations & family-friendly activities, and so much more! Join us in the Downtown Blairsville Square on Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm for all the fun! Admission is FREE!
July 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Farmers Market
Bluegrass is coming to Blue Ridge at the 3rd Annual Ridge Jam! This two-day festival will bring in award winning bluegrass bands, food trucks, vendors, camping, jamming and more! Plus, this great event serves as a fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and last year raised thousands of dollars for the charity. All the fun runs July 31st & August 1st at the Blue Ridge Farmers Market.