Fall is here in the mountains! October is the month for fall festivals and events in the area. Enjoy the beautiful fall weather, admire the stunning fall foliage, and take in some amazing fall festivals. Check out our October newsletter to see what’s in store for you this month in the mountains.
Photography National Juried Show
October 1st-October 18th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come on out to the Art Center August 30th thru October 18th to see beautiful digital media from local artists. Enjoy photography or videography? Submit your work and see if you can win Best in Show! Artists and art lovers alike are welcome!
October 2nd-October 9th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Head to the beautiful Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee GA Thursday nights for their Acoustic Sunsets Concert Series. The event takes place on select Thursday nights August 28th-October 9th from 5pm-9pm and will include food trucks, nighttime garden tours, and live music. Bring your lawn chairs or picnic blankets and come on out for an evening of fun!
October 2nd-October 30th
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
October 2nd-October 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!
October 2nd: Karaoke
October 3rd: Friends of Travis Bowlin
October 4th: Friends of Travis Bowlin
October 5th: Friends of Travis Bowlin
October 9th: Karaoke
October 10th: Rusted Melody
October 11th: Frankie Sparks
October 12th: Music Bingo w/ Becky
October 16th: Karaoke
October 17th: Dr. Paul
October 18th: Karaoke
October 19th: Music Bingo w/ Becky
October 23rd: Karaoke
October 24th: Travis Bowlin
October 25th: Orange Walls
October 26th: Music Bingo w/ Becky
October 30th: Karaoke
October 31st: Surrender Hill
4th Annual Travis Bowlin’s Cigar Box Guitar Party (Music & Art Festival)
October 3rd-October 5th
Location: Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
Come on out to Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery the first weekend an October for live music, food, wine, and fun! Bring along a new and unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots as your entry fee!
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
October 3rd-October 18th
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!
October 3rd: David Welch
October 4th: Heartwood Muse
October 17th: JR Williams
October 18th: Russ Still
October 3rd-October 19th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Sunny D's Children's Theater presents Diary of a Wimpy Kid! The famous children's book, turned play follows the comedic misadventures of middle schooler Greg Heffley as he navigates the social complexities of school life and documents all his experiences in his diary. Shows are Fridays – Saturdays at 6:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs October 3rd-October 19th. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
October 3rd-October 31st
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!
October 3rd: Farmhouse Fridays
October 4th: Struck by Lightning & Holden Le Dinh
October 10th: Farmhouse Fridays
October 11th: Scott Clayton & Mark Henderson
October 17th: Farmhouse Fridays
October 18th: Chris Carpenter and Tina & Her Pony
October 24th: Farmhouse Fridays
October 25th: Teddy Baker and Dawn Davis & David Bellino
October 31st: Farmhouse Fridays
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
October 3rd-October 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
October 3rd: Johnny Cash Tribute & Terry Lee Goffee
October 4th: Jadie & Gabe
October 5th: Brandon Lee Bagley
October 11th: Daisy Chain
October 12th: Joy Hice & Guest
October 18th: Surrender Hill
October 19th: Road Kill Rangers
October 25th: Connor Priest
October 26th: Levi Ransom
October 31st: Annual HalloWINE Party
Live Music at Roo Mountain Vineyards
October 3rd-October 31st
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!
October 3rd: Sunset Harvest Dinner in the Vines w/ Guest Chef Jenna Schreiber- SOLD OUT
October 4th: Billy Wilkie
October 11th: Surrender Hill
October 18th: Saxophonist Chris Holder
October 25th: Craig McGriff
October 26th: Haunted Barrel Room Experience- Wine, "Bites" and Storytelling
October 30th: Haunted Barrel Room Experience- Wine, "Bites" and Storytelling
October 31st: Haunted Barrel Room Experience- Wine, "Bites" and Storytelling
October 31st: Halloween Dance Party at Roo!
October 4th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
The best of Bob Seger is coming to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with music from Steve Kelly and the Mainstreet band. The Premier Bob Seger tribute will take place in the Anderson Music Hall on Saturday, October 4th at 7pm. Tickets are $25+ handling.
October 4th
Location: The American Legion Auxiliary
The Ellijay American Legion will be hosting a day filled with non-stop excitement and fun! Your little ones will have a blast with games and prizes like a bounce house, face painting, cake walk, apple bar, hayride, costume contest, and so much more. Admission is only $10 per child.
Blue Ridge Marching Band Festival
October 4th
Location: Fannin County High School Football Field
If you love the sounds of a marching band this is the event for you! Over 2,000 marching band members will be in attendance so the Fannin County football field will be filled with the sounds of music! The bands will range in size from 40 members to 150+ members. Join us on October 4th for all the fun!
October 4th
Location: Old Epworth School
This wonderful fall festival at the Old Epworth School takes place on October 4th and will be filled with craft vendors, good food, music, raffles, games, bounce houses and more. Entry is free but donations are welcome!
October 4th
Location: Project Chimps
Admire the adorable chimps as you race in a 5K around the property! Run or walk the 5K or just be a cheerleader! Following the race stay after and add on a tour!
October 4th
Location: Meeks Park
Ready to run or just come out to cheer on the racers? Come on out for the Your Heart Counts 5K and help support a great cause! Proceeds from this 5K will support our cardiac patients by providing community educational services, scales for heart failure patients, blood pressure cuffs for our cardiac OB patients, scholarships for cardiopulmonary rehab services, and so much more.
October 4th-October 5th
Location: Woody Gap School
The Indian Summer Festival is a fun fall festival that takes place every October at Georgia’s smallest public school. There will be vendors selling pottery, quilts, jewelry, homemade goods, leather crafts, furniture and so much more; as well as live music and food vendors. This year’s event takes place October 4th & 5th, don’t miss out!
John C. Campbell Fall Festival
October 4th-October 5th
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Head just over the state line to John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC for some fall fun! This year’s event will feature a wide variety of craft vendors, demonstrations, live music & dancing, delicious food, and family fun! The fun runs October 4th & 5th from 10am-5pm.
Live Music & Events at Kerith House
October 4th-October 11th
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.
October 4th: Ray LaBean
October 8th: Flower Arranging
October 11h: Mark Ellington
October 4th-October 12th
Location: Downtown Cherry Log
The Cherry Log Fall Festival happens every year on the first two weekends in October (October 4th-12th). This year’s event will include arts and crafts, homemade goodies and treats, bluegrass, country, and gospel music and of course lots of fall fun in Downtown Cherry Log!
October 4th-October 25th
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.
October 4th: Dr. Paul
October 11th: Bob Keel
October 18th: Rail Town
October 25th: Chris Carpenter
October 4th-October 25th
Location: Downtown McCaysville
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!
October 4th-October 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.
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
October 4th-October 26th
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!
October 4th: Corey Estes & The Voodoo Daddy's Food Truck
October 5th: Surrender Hill & The Cartecay River Pizza Food Truck
October 11th: Kristen Tinsley & The Smash Hit Burger Food Truck
October 12th: Layne Denton & The Get Skewers Food Truck
October 18th: CJ Prather & The Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
October 19th: Joy Hice & The Smash Hit Burger Food Truck
October 25th: Surrender Hill & The Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
October 26th: Nick Austin & The Der Wurst Meister Food Truck
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
October 4th-October 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!
October 4th: Wicked Game
October 5th: Brooke Bagwell
October 11th: Jerry Sorn & Dragon Ass Food Truck
October 12th: Holden Le Dinh
October 18th: Gino Finelli
October 19th: Jorge Valenzela
October 25th: Andrew Katter
October 26th: Gregg Erwin
October 5th-October 6th
Location: Lee Newton Park
This year Jasper, Georgia celebrates it’s 43rd Annual Georgia Marble Festival! Join in the fun October 4th & 5th where there will be live music, a kids zone, fun runs, live demonstrations of marble & granite sculpting, delicious food, arts & crafts, a parade, and so much more! The event will take place at Lee Newton Park on Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm.
October 6th-October 27th
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!
October 9th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Enjoy a nighttime walk through the Hamilton Gardens. The trail will be lines with colorful lights & torches. And don't forget to drop by before for live music, food & wine at the Acoustic Sunset Series.
October 9th
Location: Fannin County High School
Enjoy an evening of music and charity at Fannin County High School "Shared Spaces" concert. The UNG Wind Ensemble will present an evening of historic and contemporary music for winds and percussion, all selected to match the theme of the concert "Shared Spaces." Admission is FREE and the show begins at 7pm.
October 10th
Location: First United Methodist Church Blairsville
Join in the fall fun at First United Methodist Church in Blairsville! It’ll be a day filled with baked goods, bbq, hot cocoa, hand crafted goods, a silent auction, and even a Christmas workshop to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season! The event runs all day from 9am-6pm. Admission is free!
October 10th-October 18th
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.
October 10th: SCDRA Weekend Night 1
October 11th: SCDRA Weekend Night 2
October 18th: 3rd Annual Applefest Finale
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
October 10th-October 18th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Every fall in Hiawassee the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival comes to town! This year’s Fall Fest takes place at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds from October 11th-13th & October 17th-19th. There will be carnival rides, craft vendors, delicious food, musical performances, a cowboy show, educational demonstrations, and so much more!
October 11th
Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
Race through the Chattahoochee National Forest in this 50K race that consists of 20 miles of the Benton MacKaye trail, 2 miles of Hidden trails and 9 miles of Forest Service roads. This race is for the most experienced of runners and will be an exciting challenge for all. The race will also include live music and a hot meal!
October 11th-October 12th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge
One of Blue Ridge’s most favorite events is back this fall on October 12th & 13th for Fall Arts in the Park. Take in beautiful art, great live musical performances, and delicious food. Plus you’ll get a chance to admire the stunning and colorful fall trees that surround Downtown Blue Ridge and Veterans Memorial Park.
October 11th-October 19th
Location: Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
Ellijay is the Apple Capital of Georgia, so fall brings around their amazing annual Georgia Apple Festival! With over 250+ vendors, live music, demonstrations and so much more it’s sure to be a blast! Visit the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds on weekends October 11th & 12th and October 18th & 19th to have an ‘apple’lachian good time! Admission is $10 a person.
October 11th-October 19th
Location: Meeks Park
Celebrate the Art of sorghum syrup making in Blairsville! Join in the fun at Meeks Park October 11th & 12th and October 18th & 19th. The fun starts October 11th at 9am with the kickoff parade and then there will be crafters, educational demonstrations, bluegrass music and more!
October 11th-October 19th
Location: Downtown Ellijay
Happening at the same time in Ellijay is the Georgia Apple Festival’s sister festival, the Apple Arts Festival. This festival hosts a variety of food & craft vendors in Downtown Ellijay and is completely free! You can even bring along your pup for all the fun!
October 17th-October 19th
Location: All Around Blue Ridge
See some of the most spectacular homes in North Georgia showcased at this great annual event! Admire these incredible homes and get an idea for your dream mountain home October 17th thru October 19th.
October 18th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Formally known as Paws in the Park, the Humane Society of Blue Ridge will be hosting their first annual Pawsfest on Saturday, October 18th at the Blue Ridge Farmer's Market! There will be pet vendors, food trucks, a pet parade, costume contest, pet photos, blessing of the animals, live music, and so much more! Tickets are $10 a person and children 12 & under are free!
October 18th-October 19th
Location: Downtown Talking Rock
Pay a visit to Talking Rock, GA for the Annual Heritage Days Festival. Arts & crafts, antiques, live music, great food, a rubber duck race, and kid-friendly fun await you October 18th & 19th from 9am-5pm.
October 18th-October 19th
Location: Downtown Dahlonega
Celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold at Gold Rush Days Festival, October 18th & 19th in downtown Dahlonega. Take in 200+ food and craft vendors all weekend long! This HUGE event always features amazing craftsmen, fantastic musicians, and has been voted as one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.
October 19th
Location: Vertical Church Blairsville
Vertical Church in Blairsville will be hosting a Fall Festival open to the community! There will be live music, food trucks, face painting, games, wagon rides, and a pumpkin patch. All the fun runs from 10am-6pm.
October 19th
Location: Tipping Point Brewing Co.
Enjoy some Sunday fun at Tipping Point Brewing Co. for their Chili Cook Off! There will be live music, great food, and community fun; and it all supports the North Georgia Legends Baseball Team! Your $25 ticket includes unlimited chili sampling & judging rights, 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win a YETI cooler filled with local brews, 1 free drink ticket, and access to all the fun! The cookoff runs October 19th 3pm-6pm.
October 23rd-October 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Tick, Tick... Boom follows the story of a composer in New York trying to get his big break into theater. This compelling story of personal discovery is presented as a rock musical filled with instantly appealing melodies and a unique blend of musical theatre styles. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs October 23rd-November 9th. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show
October 24th-October 26th
Location: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
If you love moonshine and cars then Dawsonville’s 58th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show is for you! Happening at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame October 24th-26th there will be hundreds of vintage cars, live music, great food & drinks, a Moonshine Run, and over 300+ vendors! You can even meet legendary race car drivers at this awesome event that is one of the largest car shows in the Eastern U.S.!
Vogel State Park Fall Festival
October 25th
Location: Vogel State Park
Head to the stunning Vogel State Park this fall for beautiful scenery and a fun Fall Festival on October 25th! There will be food & craft vendors, hayrides, a duck race, live music, storytelling, and even trick or treating at this year's Festival! The fun runs from 10:30am-4:30pm at Vogel State Park. A $5 daily park pass or an annual park pass is required for entry.
October 25th
Location: Downtown Ellijay
Get ready for a fun free Fall Market in Downtown Ellijay! There will be local vendors, food truck, music and a photo prop booth!
North Mt. Zion's 3rd Annual Fall Festival
October 25th
Location: Downtown Hiawassee Square
More fall fun awaits in Downtown Hiawassee for North Mt. Zion’s 3rd Annual Fall Festival! The event will include 40+ vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, a chili cook-off, bake sale & free kids activities. All the fun runs 10am-4pm. Admission is FREE!
Appalachian Brew & Music Festival
October 25th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds also puts on the Appalachian Brew and Music Festival every year. This awesome event takes place October 25th and you can expect great craft brews from local breweries, delicious food from local vendors, and lots of Americana and Bluegrass music! You won’t want to miss these great events at the Fairgrounds!
Annual Bon Voyage Halloween Party
October 25th
Location: Boat Dock Bar & Grill
Boat Dock Bar & Grill at Lake Blue Ridge Marina may be closing for the season, but they’re going out with a bang! Come on out October 25th for Boat Dock Bar & Grill’s Annual Bon Voyage Halloween Party. Wear your best costumes and drop by for some fun 11am-9pm!
October 25th
Location: Cress Creeks Farm
Enjoy a spooky night of fun at Cress Creeks Farm! Dress in your Halloween best and enjoy light hordoerves, desserts and creepy potions at our punch bar, grab a flashlight and brave the maze, only for those who dare! plus music from DJ Quinn!
October 25th-October 26th
Location: Project Chimps
Dress up and head to Project Chimps October 25th & 26th for “Chimp or Treat”. Not only will kids get a goodie bag full of treats but they’ll also get a close-up look of the chimpanzees in their habitat.2025 Community Quilt and Fiber Arts Exhibition
October 25th-October 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Arts Association
The Community Quilt and Fiber Arts Exhibition will be on display at the Art Center from October 25th-November 9th. This exhibition presents a stunning collection of quilts and fiber art crafted by both local and regional artists. Visitors can explore a diverse array of styles, including whole-cloth quilts, intricate crazy quilts, and memory quilts. Join us for the opening reception on October 25th at 5pm.
October 26th
Location: Fannin County High School
The Tri-State Community Band and area Middle School Band Students will be performing a Halloween Concert at Fannin County High School at 6pm on Sunday, October 26th. There will be music from Lord of the Rings, Phantom of the Opera, Old Stomping Grounds, Thriller, Funeral March of a Marionette, and so much more! Kids in costume are welcome and treats are available for all!
October 29th
Location: House of Prayer Blairsville
Kick off the Halloween festivities early with Trunk or Treat at House of Prayer in Blairsville. There will be food, candy, and hayrides for the whole family to enjoy! Come on down!
October 30th- October 31st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hiawassee has it’s own Halloween fun at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on October 30th & 31st. There will be a haunted village set up in the Pioneer Village on Thursday & Friday night, and trick or treating fun on Halloween night! It’s going to be a spooktacular week at the Fairgrounds!
Annual Trunk or Treat & Hayride
October 31st
Location: Blue Ridge United Methodist Church
Stop by Blue Ridge United Methodist Church on Halloween for Trunk or Treat fun! There will be candy for the kids, live music, free smores & hot chocolate, and hayrides.
Halloween Safe Zone Trick or Treat
October 31st
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge
More Halloween fun awaits the kiddos with trick treating in Downtown Blue Ridge on Halloween night! Not only will there be lots of candy but there will also be a costume contest and a pet costume contest for cats & dogs! The fun starts at 4pm!
Halloween Safety Zone in McCaysville/Copperhill
October 31st
Location: Downtown McCaysville, Ga & Copperhill, TN
Bring the kiddos to enjoy some trick or treating in the Twin Cities from the local merchants! The event is FREE and open to all children. The Halloween fun starts at 6pm!
October 31st
Location: Meeks Park
Come on out to Meeks Park on Halloween for candy handouts from local businesses! Kids can trick or treat in this fun, safe environment from 4pm-7pm!
