Spring is in full swing here in the mountains and there’s no shortage of events & outdoor fun to get into this time of year! This month we’ve got plenty of live music, races of all kinds (running, mountain biking, and car races), cooking festivals, rodeos, and the 50th Annual Spring Arts in the Park event in Downtown Blue Ridge. Here’s everything you can look forward to this May in the mountains.
First Fridays at Vertigo Pinball
May 1st
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.
May 1st
Location: Copperhill Brewery
Raise awareness and funds for former research chimps at Project Chimp's Cheers for Chimps event at Copperhill Brewery! 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 Copperhill Brewery!
May 1st-May 3rd
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
The kids of Sunny D Theater are putting on the beloved show High School Musical, based on the Disney Channel Original Movie of the same name. Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High must deal with issues of love, friends and family while balancing classes and extra-curricular activities. This one-act edition is a 90-minute rendition performed in the black-box theater with a student-led directorial team. Shows are Thursday – Saturday at 6:30 and Saturday & Sunday at 2pm. The show runs April 30th-May 3rd. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
May 1st-May 10th
Location: Hamilton Gardens
Head over to Hiawassee for a month filled with spring fun at The Rhododendron Festival at their beautifulHamilton Gardens. Not only will you have the chance to tour the lovely gardens in full bloom but you will also have the chance to enjoy live music, delicious food, art demonstrations, a plant sale, daily seminars, and much more! Admission to the gardens is $10 requested donation to help support the Hamilton Gardens. The event takes place daily from April 11th-May 10th.
Live Music and Events at Grapes & Ladders Winery
May 1st-May 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.
May 1st: Friday Jam with Brad Tolson
May 2nd: Trent Avery
May 7th: Open Mic Night
May 8th: Trivia Night
May 9th: Billy Wilkie
May 10th: Songwriters Against Hunger
May 14th: Open Mic Night
May 21st: Open Mic Night
May 28th: Open Mic Night
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
May 1st-May 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!
May 1st: Trent Avery
May 2nd: Isaac Atkins
May 8th: Andy Johnson
May 9th: Claire Yardis
May 15th: Eric Turner
May 16th: Jonah Pierce
May 17th: Fannin County Barking Buddies Trivia Fundraiser
May 22nd: Justin Farrington and George Colavecchio
May 23rd: Savannah and Sam
May 29th: Levi Ransom
May 30th: GA Back Porch Band
Live Music & Events at Kerith House
May 1st-May 30th
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.
May 1st: Kerith House Vineyard Piper & Music Bingo
May 2nd: Kerith House Vineyard Piper & Ray LaBean
May 6th: Pilates Class
May 8th: Kerith House Vineyard Piper
May 9th: David Welch, Kerith House Vineyard Piper, Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
May 10th: Mother's Day Tea & Mark Ellington
May 13th: Pilates Class
May 15th: Kerith House Vineyard Piper
May 16th: Kerith House Vineyard Piper, Danny Preston, Brit Pies Food Truck
May 22nd: Kerith House Vineyard Piper
May 23rd: Kerith House Vineyard Piper & Philip John Brooks
May 24th: Brit Pies Food Truck
May 27th: The Literary Glass Wednesday Book Club
May 29th: Kerith House Vineyard Piper
May 30th: Kerith House Vineyard Piper & Denise Moore
Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
May 1st-May 30th
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!
May 1st: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Fridays
May 2nd: Kayla Jacquelyn & Thomas Gay
May 8th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Fridays
May 9th: Davis Wynn & Andy Johnson, Winery Tour, Pop-Up Art Market
May 15th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Fridays
May 16th: Struck by Lightning & Mark Miller, Winery Tour
May 22nd: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Fridays
May 23rd: Holden Le Dinh & Wyatt Espalin, Winery Tour
May 29th: Yappy Hour & Farmhouse Fridays
May 30th: Tina & Her Pony and Rail Town, Winery Tour
Live Music at the Mill at Noontootla Creek Farms
May 1st-May 30th
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.
May 1st: Rusted Melody
May 2nd: Singo
May 8th: Cody King
May 9th: Justin Farrington
May 15th: Justin Farrington
May 16th: Orange Walls
May 22nd: Brett Cantrell
May 23rd: Scott Stambaugh
May 29th: Davy Henderson Davy Henderson
May 30th: Lindsay Beth Harper
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
May 1st-May 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!
Nature’s Generosity-Traveling Wildlife Photography Exhibition
May 1st-May 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Arts Association
The Art Center will be hosting the all-new Nature’s Generosity Traveling Exhibition, presented by the Wilderness Photography Foundation. This powerful and inspiring collection of wildlife photography will be on view for eight weeks, inviting visitors to experience the breathtaking beauty, diversity, and fragility of our natural world through the lens of world-class photographers.
Artist in Residence: Sheryl Holstein
May 1st-May 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come on out to the Art Center to admire Sheryl Holstein's beautiful pottery works on display in the gallery through May 31st.
Live Music & Events at Living Water Winery
May 1st-May 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.
May 1st: The Pizza Papi Food Truck
May 2nd: Tommy Davis & The Pizza Papi Food Truck, Derby Day Event
May 3rd: David Cheatham & Voodoo Daddy Seafood Food Truck
May 8th: Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
May 9th: Mook & Mimi and Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
May 10th: GA Mtn Bluegrass Band & Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
May 16th: Rusted Melody & Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
May 17th: Mark Miller & Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
May 22nd: Mountain Gypsy & EJs of North GA
May 23rd: Tawnya Reynolds, Smoked & Loaded Food Truck, Music Bingo
May 24th: Tawnya Reynolds & The Pizza Papi Food Truck
May 25th: Teddy Baker & The Pizza Papi Food Truck
May 27th: Doctor Paul
May 29th: Holden Le Dinh & Voodoo Daddy Seafood Food Truck
May 30th: Ray Labean, Brit Pies Food Truck, Dance Party
May 31st: Gregg Erwin & Brit Pies Food Truck
May 2nd
Location: Fannin County Middle School
Watch the annual Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby at Fannin County Middle School! It’s going to be an afternoon of fun, with all profits going to The Children’s Fund at Fannin County School System.
May 2nd
Location: Redtail Mountain Vineyard
Head to Blairsville for the day and celebrate Kentucky Derby Day with fellow Derby and wine lovers like yourself! There will be live music from Alyce & Marco, a buffet dinner, a drink of your choice, festive competitions like horse betting, and unforgettable fun all evening long! Secure your ticket before they're gone!
Kentucky Derby & Cinco De Mayo Festival
May 2nd
Location: The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm Resort
Enjoy an evening of fun at Old Toccoa Farm Resort's 3rd Annual Kentucky Derby & Cinco De Mayo Festival! On this festive evening Kentucky Derby elegance meets Cinco de Mayo flair. With two uniquely themed spaces, it’s an unforgettable blend of Southern charm and lively celebration.
May 2nd
Location: Gilmer Scout Hut
Get ready for Gilmer Christian Learning Center's 20th annual Run for the Son 5K fundraiser. Registration starts Saturday morning at 7am, and the race starts at 8:15am. Come on out and run for this great cause!
May 2nd-May 3rd
Location: The Downtown Pavilion
Adventure your way through some of the most beautiful areas in Blue Ridge at the Blue Ridge Adventure Race. Racers will embark on a 12-hour adrenaline filled day with 20–30 miles of mountain biking, 6–12 miles of trekking, and 4–8 miles of canoeing. Come watch as teams race through mountains, lakes, rivers, trails and more.
May 2nd-May 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.
May 2nd: Saturday Night Showdown
May 22nd: Friday Night Memorial Weekend Special
May 2nd-May 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 yoga, woodburning, and weaving! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://brmaa.org/find-a-class/
May 2nd: Mixed Media
May 6th: Music-Introduction to Mountain Dulcimer
May 28th: Appalachian Broom Class
Copperhill Brewery Live Music & Events
May 2nd-May 29th
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.
May 2nd: Dr. Paul
May 4th: Game Night & Line Dancing
May 5th: Cornhole
May 7th: Trivia with Travis
May 8th: Open Mic Night w/ Heather
May 9th: Steve Luczy
May 11th: Game Night & Line Dancing
May 12th: Cornhole
May 14th: Trivia with Travis
May 15th: Karaoke w/ Heather
May 16th: Madelyn Tallent
May 18th: Game Night & Line Dancing
May 19th: Singo with Heather
May 21st: Trivia with Travis
May 25th: Game Night & Line Dancing
May 26th: Cornhole
May 28th: Trivia with Travis
May 29th: Two Step Dance Class
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
May 2nd-May 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!
May 2nd: Man Bites Dog & The Voodoo Daddy Food Truck
May 3rd: Joy Hice & EJ's North GA Food Truck
May 9th: Kristen Tinsley & The Sweet Cheeks Food Truck
May 10th: Surrender Hill & The Der Wurst Meister Food Truck
May 16th: Steve & Steve & The Off Road Food Truck, Chateau Meichtry 5K
May 17th: Halem Albright & The Off Road Food Truck
May 22nd: Zosco-The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience
May 23rd: Corey Estes & The Der Wurst Meister Food Truck
May 24th: Nick Austin & The Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
May 25th: Zach Stich & The Hibachi on Wheels Food Truck
May 30th: Rusted Melody & The Voodoo Daddy Food Truck
May 31st: Layne Denton & The Hibachi on Wheels Food Truck
Live Music & Events at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
May 2nd-May 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!
May 2nd: Karaoke Saturday
May 3rd: SINGO with Becky
May 6th: Trivia with Jeff
May 7th: Karaoke
May 8th: Frankie Sparks
May 9th: Orange Walls
May 10th: SINGO with Becky
May 13th: Trivia with Jeff
May 14th: Karaoke
May 15th: Rusted Melody
May 16th: Gregg Erwin
May 17th: SINGO with Becky
May 20th: Trivia with Jeff
May 21st: Karaoke
May 24th: SINGO with Becky
May 27th: Trivia with Jeff
May 28th: Karaoke
May 31st: SINGO with Becky
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
May 2nd-May 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!
May 2nd: Gregg Erwin
May 3rd: Jorge Valenzuela
May 9th: Jesse David
May 10th: Rusted Melody
May 16th: Travis Bowlin
May 17th: Cliff Lancey and Dan Proctor
May 23rd: Sean Carson
May 24th: Jack and the Bean Sprouts
May 30th: Gino Finelli
May 31st: Christopher Estrada
Folk Collaborative Classes & Workshops
May 2nd-May 31st
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 classic Appalachian craft and Herbal solutions. See this month’s lineup of crafting and workshop classes below:
May 2nd: Growing a Medicinal Herb Garden Workshop
May 16th: Spring Foraging Class
May 30th: The Table
May 31st: Breakfast in the Orchard
Live Music & Events at General Ledger
May 3rd-May 31st
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!
May 3rd: Mook & Mimi
May 10th: Troy Underwood
May 12th: 3rd Annual Healing Farm Foundation Dinner with a Purpose
May 17th: Mook & Mimi
May 24th: Colton James
May 31st: Mook & Mimi
First Tuesday Twin City Music Live Band and Jam
May 5th
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.
Bartending Class- Cinco De Mayo
May 5th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm Resort
Ready to learn more about the art of bartending? The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm Resort's talented team will help guests explore the art of craft cocktails, and gain hands-on experience mixing, shaking, and garnishing classic and seasonal drinks. And in honor of Cinco De Mayo this class will teach you all about making tequila-based cocktails.
May 7th-May 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
May 7th-May 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 through June 4th from 5pm-9pm and will include food trucks, a wine bar and live music. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come on out for an evening of fun!
May 8th
Location: Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery
Calling all fishermen and women! The Chattahoochee Forest National Fish Hatchery is offering a FREE fishing day to veterans and active duty service members. Along with a relaxing and fun day spent on the water, the day will also include prizes and prize drawings. Bring along your own fishing gear and get ready for a day of relaxing fun with great company!
May 8th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Ten time Grammy nominated country music superstar, Jamey Johnson is coming to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this spring on his Traveling Truebadour Tour! And joining Johnson at the Fairgrounds is special guest, Tyler Booth. Tickets are $50-$99+ handling.
WEC BBQ, Yard Sale & Artisan Market
May 8th-May 9th
Location: Union County Farmers Market
Yard sale and bbq? Count us in! Come on out for WEC's Annual Yard Sale and BBQ Fundraiser at the Union County Farmers Market. There will be clothing, home decor, furniture and more for sale as well as $12 bbq plates with all the fixins. And new this year, an Artisan Market full of Handcrafted and Homegrown items. The event runs Friday 8am-5pm and Saturday 8am-3pm.
May 8th-May 10th
Location: Various Music Venues Around Ellijay
Come on out for the Ellijay Music Festival, one of the southeast's premier music festivals! Get ready for dozens of exciting, free performances at some of Ellijay's best local music venues, such as The Butcher and Bottle, Gilmer Arts Playhouse and more. Jam out to original songs, fan favorites, and hits from award-winning songwriters, recording artists, musicians and bands all weekend long!
May 9th
Location: Vogel State Park
Learn about the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps, a New Deal program of the administration of President Franklin Roosevelt at Vogel State Park! You'll be guided through the museum where you’ll learn all about the history of the New Deal; light snacks & beverages will be available as well. Program is open and free to the Public, but there is a $10 Parking Fee at Vogel State Park.
Georgia Mountain Classics Annual Car Show
May 9th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge
The classic car show is back in Downtown Blue Ridge! Drop by May 9th from 9am-4pm for classic cars, concessions, and vendors. Interested in submitting your own car? Register on their website and receive a goodie bag for participating.
May 9th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
The Kings of Queen are the hottest Queen tribute in the country, if not the world and they're coming to Blue Ridge Community Theater this spring! Frontman, Emo Alaeddin has been dubbed as the reincarnated Freddie Mercury and is truly quite the spectacle. Although there may be others, no other Queen tribute comes close to The Kings of Queen. Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! Kings of Queens will take the stage at 7pm on May 9th and tickets are $64.85 for this awesome show!
May 9th-May 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 Winery Tour on Saturdays at 2pm, April-November. The cost is $40 per person.
Mother’s Day Brunch at the Tavern
May 10th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm Resort
Celebrate mom with a delicious Mother’s Day Brunch at The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm Resort's from 10am – 2pm on Mother’s Day. There will be a carving station, omelet station, a Belgian waffle station, and a wide variety of buffet options to enjoy!
Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival
May 15th-May 16th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Come on out to the Fairgrounds and experience this culinary feast! There will be over 120 chefs in attendance cooking up a storm on top-of-the-line grills/griddles/smokers and offering generous samples of their creations. And the night before you can meet the chefs and talk all things cooking at the Meet & Greet Celebration! Mark your calendars and get your taste buds ready for this one-of-a-kind event!
May 15th-May 17th
Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
This epic mountain race is designed for experienced trail runners with qualifications and requirements to be eligible for entry. The Cruel Jewel 100 Marathon is a 104-mile foot race in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest in the North Georgia Mountains. The race will take runners on 92 miles of trails, 12 miles of mountain roads, and 20 aid stations. It'll be an epic weekend filled with nature, racing, and fun!
May 16th
Location: Buckley Vineyards
Come on out to Buckley Vineyards in Ellijay for music from 84-A Tribute to Van Halen! This awesome band will bring the spirit of Hot for Teacher, Panama, and Runnin’ with the Devil to the stage. Tickets are $25-$40, gates open at 6pm and show time is 7pm.
May 16th
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
Enjoy a Persian evening on the Rooftop Patio at Roo Mountain Vineyards. Your $90 ticket includes a themed welcome drink, a lively belly dancing performance, and a generous spread of Turkish street-food–inspired cuisine, all included. Guests will enjoy a falafel and hummus appetizer followed by flavorful dishes such as lamb kebabs with citrus and herbs, chicken shish tawook with yogurt and couscous, beef shawarma with tahini and flatbread, and vegetarian stuffed eggplant. Reserve your seat today!
May 16th-May 17th
Location: Project Chimps
Get the chance to go behind the scenes at Project Chimps! You’ll take a 60-minute guided tour of the chimp sanctuary where you’ll likely spot some of the chimps! There will also Discovery Zone booths, new hiking trails to explore, and a space to enjoy a picnic lunch by the lovely koi pond. Come on out and learn more about these fascinating creatures!
The Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival
May 16th-May 17th
Location: Historic Downtown Square, Adjacent Hancock Park
Dahlonega Arts & Wine Festival combines jazz, art, and wine into one amazing event! On both Saturday & Sunday in Downtown Dahlonega there will be a Wine & Beer Garden featuring fine local wines & craft brews, arts & crafts, and exciting jazz performances. Tickets for wine & beer can be purchased in the Wine & Beer Garden the day of the event.
May 17th
Location: Ocoee Whitewater Center
Mountain bikers will love this chance to compete and explore the Whitewater Center during the Black Bear Rampage! Racers can choose between the 35-mile race or the 20-mile race. Both races will feature fast, flowy singletrack, exciting descents, and a mix of pavement and gravel riding. Sign up to bike your way through this thrilling Copperhill course today!
May 21st-May 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Based on a true story, the play Miracle Worker follows a young Helen Keller and her extraordinary teacher, Annie Sullivan. With fierce dedication and unshakable resolve, Annie breaks through the silence and darkness surrounding Helen’s world, teaching her the gift of language and opening the door to connection. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs May 21st-June 7th. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
May 23rd
Location: Cress Creeks Farm
Enjoy a delicious 5 course meal alfresco under the twinkling lights suspended from Cress Creek’s old walnut tree. There will also be live music to enjoy while you feast on a 5-course tasting menu that includes farm and locally sourced ingredients prepared by a local chef. Wine will also be available for purchase.
May 23rd
Location: Paradise Hills
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 6pm and the show starts at 7pm!
Summer Kickoff with Highland City Church
May 23rd
Location: Highland City Church
Celebrate the start of summer with a FREE Summer Kickoff event at River Park in Ellijay. There will be games, giveaways, free food, free summer supplies, and more. It'll be a family fun day of celebrating the end of school and the start of summer!
Mellow Mountain Music Festival
May 23rd
Location: Cartecay River Brewing & Kitchen
Get ready for a day of music and brews at Cartecay River Brewing & Kitchen's Mellow Mountain Music Festival! The 2026 music lineup includes Jonah Pierce, Porter Martin, and Shakedown Strings. Plus the taps & eats will be going from 2pm-10pm so it's sure to be an awesome day!Grab a pint, stake out your spot by the water, and settle in for a day of mountain views, live music, and good vibes all around!
Spring Arts, Crafts, and Music Festival
May 23rd-May 24th
Location: Downtown Blairsville
This fun annual event takes place annually in Downtown Blairsville and this year’s event will be held Memorial Day weekend! There will be a parade Saturday at 10am and both days will have lots of crafters & live music! The Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival is free to attend!
50th Annual Spring Arts in the Park
May 23rd-May 24th
Location: Blue Ridge Downtown City Park
The Spring Arts in the Park is back for it’s 50th year in a row! Shop artworks from over 175 juried fine artists! There will also be food vendors and artist demos all weekend long. Admission is $5 for adults and children 12 & under are free! All proceeds go towards the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association.
May 23rd-May 24th
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 $25 for adults and children 5 & under are free!
May 30th
Location: Buck Bald Brewing
Come out to Buck Bald Brewing to support a great cause and enjoy some delicious brews! There will be plenty of brews on tap, bbq plates, live music, karaoke, a silent auction, and all proceeds will go towards the Humane Society of Blue Ridge. Drop by from 12pm-5pm.
May 30th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Head to Hiawassee for a night of 60’s & 70’s hits from artists like The Association, The Troggs, Gary Puckett, Ron Dante, Jason Scheff, The Vogues, and The Cowsills! The show kicks off at 7pm and tickets are $50+ handling.
