Summer sun AND summer fun are finally here; and there’s no shortage of great events to experience in the mountains! In between lake time and exploring the area trails, be sure to check out some of our exciting local events like the Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Blairsville Rodeo, Father’s Day Brunch at Old Toccoa Farm, Farmer’s Markets, live music on weekends at our favorite local wineries, and so much more! See what’s in store for you this June in North Georgia!
Live Music at Grapes & Ladders Winery
June 1st-June 26th
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.
June 1st: Equine and Wine
June 5th: Open Mic
June 7th: The Shetlands
June 12th: Open Mic
June 13th: Afternoon Jam
June 19th: Open Mic
June 26th: Open Mic
Live Music & Events at Living Water Winery
June 1st-June 28th
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.
June 1st: HC Country
June 6th: Jesse Williams
June 20th: Mookie Evermore
June 22nd: Living Water Wine Run 5k
June 28th: Music Bingo w/ DJ Mox
Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
June 1st-June 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!
June 1st: Music Bingo with Becky
June 5th: Karaoke
June 6th: Travis Bowlin
June 7th: Saturdayoke
June 8th: Music Bingo with Becky
June 12th: Karaoke
June 13th: Frankie Sparks
June 15th: Music Bingo with Becky
June 19th: Karaoke
June 21st: Orange Walls
June 22nd: Music Bingo with Becky
June 26th: Karaoke
June 27th: Dr. Paul
June 28th: Vibin’ & Groovin’
June 29th: Music Bingo with Becky
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
June 1st-June 29th
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.
June 1st: Matty Croxton
June 7th: Daisy Chain
June 8th: David Welch
June 14th: Connor Priest
June 15th: Levi Ransom
June 20th: Crooner-Rian Davis
June 21st: Surrender Hill
June 22nd: Joy Hice
June 28th: Jadie & Gabe
June 29th: Brett Cantrell
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
June 1st-June 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!
June 1st: Layne Denton & The Der Wurst Meister Food Truck
June 7th: Kristen Tinsley & Voodoo Daddy's Food Truck
June 8th: Justin McCullough & The Eggroll Boyz Food Truck
June 14th: Joy Hice & The Smoke Street Food Truck
June 15th: Ryan Davis & The Fry Baby Food Truck
June 21st: Rusted Melody & The Sweet Cheeks Food Truck
June 22nd: Ace Suggs & The Off Road Food Truck
June 28th: Surrender Hill & The Smash Hit Burger Food Truck
June 29th: Halem Albright & The Eggroll Boys Food Truck
June 2nd-June 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!
June 4th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm paired with Caymus Vineyard wines. Established in 1972, this Napa based winery is known for its remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon, each bottle reflects the distinctive terroir of Napa, where warm days and cool nights nurture the perfect grape. Paired with a delicious dinner prepared by Old Toccoa Farm’s talented chefs, these limited production wines won’t disappoint! Reserve your spot today!
June 5th-June 26th
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!
June 5th-June 26th
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!
June 6th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Head to Hiawassee for a night of 60’s & 70’s hits from artists like The Turtles, Jay & The Americans, Little Anthony, Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, The Vogues, and The Cowsills! The show kicks off at 7pm and tickets are $50+ handling.
June 6th-June 7th
Location: Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery
Bring your fishing gear & bait for the Seniors 55 & Older Fishing Rodeo on June 6th and the Kids Fishing Rodeo on June 7th for kid 16 & under, at the fish hatchery! Rock Creek and the hatchery will be stocked with fish for the catching. Catch a tagged fish and you could win a prize! Come on out rain or shine for this awesome FREE fishing event!
2025 Northeast Georgia Arts Tour
June 6th-June 8th
Location: All Around North Georgia!
Check out live demonstrations from artists all weekend long from all over North Georgia! Just follow the Art Tour signs in Towns Clay County, Rabun County, White County, and Habersham County. The event runs from 10am – 5pm each day. You’ll see artists creating beautiful paints, pottery, folk art, jewelry, glass, photography, handcrafted furniture, and so much more!
Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
June 6th-June 28th
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!
June 6th: Farmhouse Friday
June 7th: Philip John Brooks & Christopher Glenn
June 13th: Farmhouse Friday
June 14th: Pop-Up Art Market, Austin Coleman & Madisyn Alberry
June 20th: Farmhouse Friday
June 21st: Scott Clayton & Holden Le Dinh
June 27th: Farmhouse Friday
June 28th: Appalachian Monk & Heidi Holton
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
June 6th-June 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!
June 7th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
See Grammy award winning country artist Travis Tritt live in concert at the Anderson Music Hall on June 7th at 7pm. He’ll play some of his biggest hits including “T-R-O-U-B-L-E,” “It’s A Great Day to Be Alive” and “Best of Intentions.” You won’t want to miss this awesome show! Tickets are $65+ handling.
June 7th
Location: Tabor House History Museum
The Tabor House History Museum will be hosting a special open house on Saturday, June 7th from 11am-3pm. There will be guided tours, Civil War reenactors, music, and refreshments. Admission is $5 for adults, and free for Children, GCHS Members & Sponsors.
June 7th
Location: Harrison Park
Get ready for a special evening of food & community at Harrison Park for their Dining with the Fireflies event. There will be a delicious 4-course dinner, complimentary wine & beer, and a raffle. All proceeds go towards the Friends of Harrison Park.
June 7th-June 21st
Location: Downtown McCaysville
Come join us at the Twin Cities Farmers Market in Downtown McCaysville every other Saturday thru October! There will be fresh produce, handmade goods, local crafts, and more. Come get some shopping done and support the local community!
Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival & Highland Games
June 7th & June 8th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Come one, come all to this celebration of Scottish heritage at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! The event will have traditional games, highland music, Scottish food, border collies herding sheep, and plenty of Scottish flair! You and the wee ones won’t want to miss this great event happening all weekend long from 9am-5pm.
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
June 7th-June 21st
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!
June 7th: JR Williams & Hunter Flanagan
June 14th: Chantal Lynn
June 21st: Travis Bowlin
June 7th-June 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.
June 7th: $1500.00 to win Open Wheel Modifieds Plus Full Racing Program!
June 14th: Tazewell Classics and $1000.00 OR $2000.00 to win Street Stocks Plus FRP!
June 21st: Southern All Star Late Models return to "The Creek" for $5000.00 to Win!
June 7th-June 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 select Fridays 4pm – 8pm & Saturdays from 1pm – 5pm.
June 7th: Dr.Paul
June 14: Chris Carpenter
June 21: Bob Keel
June 28th: Tom Edwards
Live Music at Roo Mountain Vineyards
June 7th-June 28th
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!
June 7th: Wyatt Espalin
June 14th: Craig McGriff
June 21st: Nick Stuard
June 28th: Happy Birthday to Roo! Roo Anniversary Party!
June 7th-June 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 in front of the courthouse! There will be all kinds of vendors offering food, artisan goods, arts & crafts, furniture, and more!
June 7th-June 28th
Location: Crane Creek Vineyards
Learn all about the wine making process with this behind-the-scenes experience! Take a tour of the beautiful Crane Creek Vineyards and experience what goes into making a bottle of Crane Creek wine! You can take a Winery Tour on Saturdays at 2pm, April-November. The cost is $40 per person.
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
June 7th-June 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!
June 7th: Andrew Katter
June 8th: Justin McCullough
June 14th: Gregg Erwin
June 15th: Jerry Sorn
June 21st: Wicked Game
June 22nd: Brooke Bagwell
June 28th: Holden Le Dinh
June 29th: Gino Finelli
Folk Collaborative Classes & Workshops
June 7th-June 29th
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:
June 7th: Foraging with Luke Class
June 8th: Baking with Mae: Pies from Scratch
June 29th: Herbal Summer Drinks Class
June 7th-June 30th
Location: The Art Center (Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association)
Join us in a celebration of the artistry of the automobile from paintbrush to pavement! There will be a Classic Car Show in Downtown Blue Ridge from 8am-4pm on June 7th and then a gallery opening at the Art Center from 4pm-7pm. The Art of the Automobile exhibit will be on display from June 7th to July 7th.
Wildlife Art Showcase “Wild Things”
June 7th-June 30th
Location: The Art Center (Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association)
The Wildlife Art Showcase promotes the talent and artistic prowess of wildlife artists. The wildlife gallery will be on display from June 7th thru July 6th with the opening reception on June 7th from 5pm-7pm.
June 10th-June 27th
Location: The Art Center (Blue Ridge Mountains Art Association)
Looking for something to keep your kids busy and entertained this summer? Sign them up for the Summer Youth Art Camp! The Art Center offers three weeks of full day camp with wonderful art classes like clay, painting, and much more! Choose to sign your child up for one week or all three! Your creative and artistic child will come home with new skills and techniques and an even greater love for art in no time!
June 13th
Location: 4 Elements Fine Art & Custom Framing
Come on out for 4 Elements Fine Art & Custom Framing Summer Fling event! The walls will be filled with incredible 10x10 inch artworks — each capturing the spirit of summer in a unique way. Enjoy a night of light appetizers, refreshments, and stunning art!
Greater Atlanta British Motorcycle Association
June 13th-June 14th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Come on out to Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for the annual summer British in the Blue Ridge Rally! This is THE premier British motorcycle rally in the southeastern United States and has been held every year since 1985. The event will have a motorcycle show, vendors, field events, mountain motorcycle rides, and camping! All makes and models are welcome to join and campsites are available as well!
Show Stoppers Sunny D Children’s Theater
June 13th-June 15th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Come support the kiddos at Sunny D Children’s Theater Summer Camp performances! Enjoy youth performances of The Jungle Book, Cinderella, Footloose, and Bad Auditions by Bad Actors all weekend long.
June 14th
Location: North Georgia Technical College
Come admire beautiful works of art from some of your favorite local artists at the Sunshine Arts & Crafts Market! There will be 60 artists with their works displayed in the dining room and outside. Admission is free.
June 14th
Location: The Mill at Noontootla
Are you ready to learn how to line dance? Come on out to the Mill at Noontootla for a night of dancing! There will be dancing, snacks, drinks for sale, and lots of fun! Make your reservation in advance or pay at the door, fee is $20 per person.
Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant
June 14th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Come on out to support the beautiful young ladies of Towns County at the Miss Georgia Mountain Fair Pageant! The event will be directed by Ms. Corrina Luckenbach and hosted by Mark Ward. Join us in the Anderson Music Hall on Saturday, June 14th at 7pm for all the fun! Admission is $10 a person.
June 15th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Pay a visit to our friends at Old Toccoa Farm for a special Father’s Day Brunch from 10am-4pm. There will be multiple stations offering delicious options like Seared Swordfish Steak, Smoked Turkey Eggs Benedict, Potato Au Gratin, Made to Order Omlettes, and more. Visit their website to reserve your spot!
June 19th-June 21st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Come admire cool cars at the Hiawassee Rod Run at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Performance or sport domestic vehicles will be competing for $5,000 in cash giveaways! And there will also be live music from The Silver Travis Band! Admission is $10 and children 12 & under are free!
June 20th-June 21st
Location: Union County Saddle Club Arena
Head to Blairsville for the 14th Annual Pro Rodeo! Catch all the action in the covered arena from 8pm-11pm. There is also plenty to do for the littles ones as well, along with food and fun! This is a great entertaining event that the whole family will love!
Cousin Billy-Live Music Is Better Series
June 20th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
COUSIN BILLY (Billy Pruitt) brings his unique blend of the American songbook and mountain magic to the Blue Ridge Community Theater! This night will feature Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Nat King Cole...with a little Elvis and Kenny Chesney to round out the evening. Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! Cousin Billy will take the stage at 7:30pm on June 20th and tickets are $13.70 for this awesome show!
3rd Annual Georgia State Fiddler’s Convention
June 21st
Location: Union County Schools Fine Arts Center
Come on out to the Union County Schools Fine Arts Center for the 3rd Annual Georgia State Fiddler’s Convention! Fiddlers of all ages will be competing, so you’ll have ample opportunities to enjoy some bluegrass tunes. There will also be arts & crafts, food trucks, and more! Admission is $5 a person.
Interstellar: A Pink Floyd Tribute Band-Live Music Is Better Series
June 21st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Atlanta-based Interstellar Echoes pride themselves on accurately reproducing the legendary catalog of Pink Floyd. Obsessed with the sounds, sights, and lore of this global music icon, Interstellar Echoes goes to great lengths to provide a meticulously researched, fully-immersive, live experience consisting of classic staples, as well as deep cuts that will please even the most die-hard Pink Floyd fan. Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! Interstellar will take the stage at 7:30pm on June 21st and tickets are $48.80 for this awesome show!
June 21st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Revisiting Creedance will be rocking the Anderson Music Hall Stage in Hiawassee on Saturday, June 21st at 7pm. The show will feature powerhouse performers Dan McGuinness and Kurt Griffey, along with Griffey (lead guitar) and McGuinness (lead vocal). It’s a show you won’t want to miss!
Mountain Fling Arts & Crafts Show
June 21st-June 22nd
Location: Towns Co. Rec & Conference Center
The Mountain Fling Arts & Crafts Show is back, this time in a new location, Towns Co. Rec & Conference Center! The event will feature local and regional artists and crafters selling their wonderful & unique items! A light lunch and dessert will be available as well. Admission is free!
June 27th
Location: Blue Ridge Dairy Queen
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!
June 28th
Location: Brasstown Bald
Visit Georgia’s tallest peak for a special astronomy night with Atlanta Astronomy Club. Expert astronomers will guide participants through the night, interpreting the wonders of the universe through their galactic stories and expertise. You will also be given the opportunity to use high powered telescopes to explore our universe even further. Adult tickets are $30 per person and youth, ages 4-15, are $15.
June 28th
Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery
Get ready for a night of laughs at the Winery Comedy Night! 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 6:30pm and the show starts at 8pm!
June 28th-June 29th
Location: Towns County Recreation & Conference Center
If you’re ready to shop for unique items made right here in Georgia then check out the Made in Georgia Festival! You’ll be able to shop at over 90 vendors who offer a wide variety of products made, grown, brewed, harvested, stitched, crafted, or inspired by Georgia. Take home fashion accessories, home décor, health and beauty products, and so much more! The event runs Saturday & Sunday from 10am-4pm. Entry is $5; children 14 and under are free!
