The kids are back at school, there’s a chill in the air, and Fall is finally on its way! September marks the start of Festival season in the mountains are we are looking forward to all the fun Fall Festivals and beautiful weather that’s in store for the coming weeks. See our lineup of events coming to the mountains this month.
Live Music & Events at Living Water Winery
September 1st-September 14th
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.
September 1st: HC Country & Smoked & Loaded Food Truck
September 3rd: Winesday w/ Surrender Hill & Get Skewers Food Truck
September 5th: Doctor Paul & Get Skewers Food Truck
September 6th: Ace Suggs & Smoked & Loaded Food Truck
September 7th: Bemi Allen & Smoked & Loaded Food Truck
September 10th: Winesday w/ Mountain Gypsy & Get Skewers Food Truck
September 12th: Gregg Erwin & The Pizza Papi Food Truck
September 13th: Rusted Melody & The Pizza Papi Food Truck
September 14th: Ace Suggs & The Pizza Papi Food Truck
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
September 1st- September 28th
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!
September 1st: Rusted Melody & The Off Road Food Truck
September 6th: Man Bites Dog & The Smash Hit Burger Food Truck
September 7th: Surrender Hill & The Bradley Street Kitchen Food Truck
September 13th: Brett Cantrell & The Off Road Food Truck
September 14th: Joy Hice & The Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
September 19th: Alter Eagles: The Definitive Eagles Tribute Band & The Voodoo Daddy's Food Truck- Ticketed Event
September 20th: CJ Prather & The Voodoo Daddy's Food Truck
September 21st: Nick Austin & The Get Skewers Food Truck
September 26th: Red Shoe Party
September 27th: Surrender Hill & The Smoke Street Grill Food Truck
September 28th: Jadie Lee & Gabe Myers & The Fry Baby Food Truck
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
September 1st-September 28th
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
September 1st: Brandon Lee Bagley
September 6th: Cashe
September 7th: Rowdy Yates
September 13th: Jadie & Gabe
September 14th: Matty Croxton
September 20th: Surrender Hill & Annual Blanc Party
September 21st: Joy Hice & Guest
September 27th: Connor Priest
September 28th: Man Bites Dog
September 1st-September 29th
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!Photography National Juried Show
September 1st-September 30th
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!
Plein Air International Paint Out
September 4th-September 7th
Location: The Blue Ridge Art Center
Artists from around the country will come to Blue Ridge for this 4-day plein air painting experience! Enjoy painting and becoming one with nature, participate in master workshops, enjoy a quick draw event and silent action, and network with other painters. Prizes totaling $1000 will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners.
September 4th-September 18th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Head to the beautiful Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee GA Thursday nights for their Acoustic Sunset 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!
September 4th-September 25th
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!
September 4th- September 25th
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!
Agatha Christie's The Mousetrap
September 4th-September 21st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Agatha Christie is known for her murder mystery stories and plays and The Mousetrap is no different. The play follows the aftermath of the murder of a local woman. The guests and staff of Monkswell Manor become stranded and quickly realize that the killer is among them. This record-breaking murder mystery features a brilliant surprise finish you won't see coming! Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs September 4th-September 21st. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
Live Music at Grapes & Ladders Winery
September 4th-September 21st
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.
September 4th: Open Mic Night with Brad Tolson
September 6th: Cox-Johnson Band
September 11th: Open Mic Night with Brad Tolson
September 12th: Trivia Night
September 17th: Dart Clinic for Beginners
September 21st: First Annual Vineyard Tails & Tiaras: Fundraiser & Adoption Event
September 4th-September 27th
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 mosaics, watercolor and more! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://brmaa.org/find-a-class/
September 4th: Plein Air Painting
September 13th: Restorative Yoga
September 16th: Wood Carving a Comfort Bird
September 27th: Painting Autumn in the Mountains with Watercolors
Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
September 4th-September 28th
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!
September 4th: Karaoke
September 5th: Frankie Sparks
September 7th: Music Bingo with Becky
September 11th: Karaoke
September 12th: Rusted Melody
September 14th: Music Bingo with Becky
September 18th: Karaoke
September 19th: Harold Crowder
September 20th: Saturdayoke
September 21st: Music Bingo with Becky
September 25th: Karaoke
September 26th: Travis Bowlin
September 27th: Dawn Loves Nash
September 28th: Music Bingo with Becky
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
September 5th-September 26th
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!
September 5th: Ace Suggs
September 6th: Jonah Pierce
September 12th: Russ Gordon
September 13th: Rick MacConnell
September 19th: Rose Brown
September 20th: Levi Ransom
September 26th: Ray LaBean
Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
September 5th-September 27th
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!
September 5th: Farmhouse Fridays
September 6th: Mountain Gypsy & Madisyn Alberry
September 12th: Farmhouse Fridays
September 13th: Philip John Brooks & Austin Coleman
September 19th: Farmhouse Fridays
September 20th: Mountain Gypsy & Sarah Tucker
September 26th: Farmhouse Fridays
September 27th: Emily Frost & Rail Town
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
September 5th-September 28th
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!
September 6th
Location: Blue Ridge Tubing
Have you ever wanted to float down the river at night? Well now you can with Blue Ridge Tubing's special Full Moon Night Float! Your 1.5 hour float will also include glow sticks to help light up your night ride. Check in begins at 7pm and floating starts at 8pm; reservations only!
3 Year Anniversary Dance Party
September 6th
Location: Tipping Point Brewing Co.
Come celebrate Tipping Point Brewing Co. 3rd year anniversary with a special dance party and celebration! DJ Gold Headphones will be jamming out and there will also be giveaways and new beer releases in honor of the anniversary like Birthday Cake Beer and Dubba Juice Dipa. The party goes from 8pm-11pm on Saturday, September 6th.
September 6th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
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!
Blue Ridge Mountains Wine & Jazz Festival
September 6th
Location: White Path Creek Farms
Join us for the annual Blue Ridge Mountains Wine and Jazz Festival at White Path Creek Farms in Ellijay! Not only will there be incredible wines from around the world and amazing jazz music at the festival but there will also be fine art on display and delicious cuisine. You won't want to miss this wonderful festival in the mountains!
September 6th-September 7th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Golfers, sign up for OTF's Club Championship weekend! The format is a 36 Hole Stroke Play Competition. USGA rules apply in addition to Club / Local Rules. Registration Link, Tournament Agenda & Format Coming Soon.
September 6th-September 27th
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.
September 6th: Dr. Paul
September 13th: Jordan Denton
September 20th: Chris Carpenter
September 27th: Tom Edwards
September 6th-September 27th
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!
September 6th-September 27th
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 Roo Mountain Vineyards
September 6th-September 27th
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!
September 6th: Billie Wilkie
September 9th: Wine Dinner at Butcher & Bottle
September 13th: Wyatt Espalin
September 20th: Bluegrass Festival
September 27th: TBD
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
September 7th- September 28th
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!
September 6th: Grape Stomping Saturday & Live Music from Jorge Valenzuela and Dragon Ass Food Truck
September 7th: Tim O'Donovan
September 13th: Grape Stomping Saturday & Live Music from Holden Le Dinh
September 14th: Brooke Bagwell
September 20th: Grape Stomping Saturday & Live Music from Andrew Katter
September 21st: Gregg Erwin
September 27th: Grape Stomping Saturday & Live Music from Rusted Melody
September 28th: Jerry Sorn
September 12th-September 13th
Location: Union County Sports Center
Art lovers and quilters alike will love Quilt Fest located at Union County Sports Center! Over 200 locally made quilts will be on display along with quilt related vendors, prizes, special exhibits, demonstrations and more. The show runs Friday & Saturday 9am-5pm and admission is $7 a person.
Wine Tasting-Cabernet Uncorked
September 13th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Head to Old Toccoa Farm for a wine tasting of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. Plus each wine will be paired with a small, chef-crafted bite designed to enhance its flavor profile—from soft and fruit-forward to bold and structured. Reserve your spot today!
American Cornhole Organization Regional Tournament
September 13th
Location: Ocoee River Distillery
Come on down to Ocoee River Distillery for a cornhole tourney hosted by the American Cornhole Organization! Players will compete at the local level for world ranking and points. Players can compete in either World Singles, World Doubles, Women, Seniors, or Coed Doubles divisions. Registration begins at 9am and is $10 a person.
September 13th-September 27th
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.
September 13th: Ray Cook's Red Clay 602 Late Model Series
September 27th: Cumberland Plateau Open Wheel Modifieds
Glow In The Dark Sporting Clays
September 17th
Location: Noontootla Creek Farms
Come on down to Noontootla Creek Farms for some after hours fun! You’ll arrive at 7:30 to a delicious dinner at the Mill then head out to the pavilion for glow in the dark sporting clay games. The winner will even take home a prize! Your $100 reservation includes dinner and 50 clays per person. Don’t miss out on this fun clay shooting experience!
September 19th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Old Toccoa Farm is hosting a pre-festival celebration for Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival! Your ticket will include food, music, a swag bag, a festival tee shirt, free admission into the Festival the next day, and much more!
September 19th
Location: Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Kick off Blues Weekend with a ride on the “Blues Train”! Take a scenic ride through Blue Ridge with beer, wine and appetizers. Then when you return to Blue Ridge enjoy live music, dancing, and a picnic style dinner.
52nd Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang And Ford Show
September 19th-September 20th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Calling all car lovers! Hiawassee is the place to be for Mustang cars and beautiful fall scenery. Register your own car or just drop by to admire the others. Come on by!
Blue Ridge Blues And BBQ Festival
September 20th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge
Downtown Blue Ridge is your backdrop for a wonderful event! Your ears will be filled with the sounds of incredible Blues Music and your stomach filled with delicious BBQ! Bring your friends and family for a great time! Admission is $20 a person and children 12 & under are free!
Blairsville Extreme Adventure Race
September 20th
Location: Meeks Park
Adventurers! Get ready for the Blairsville Extreme Adventure Race (BEAR). This The 10 Hour Adventure Race is perfect for sport or family teams looking to have some fun discovering the outdoors with adventure racing. Each team will embark on between 25-35 miles of mountain biking, 8-9 miles of trekking with 6-10 miles of canoeing. Check in starts at 6am Saturday morning, don't miss out!
September 20th
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyard
Roo Mountain Vineyard is hosting a Bluegrass Festival with some of the best local bluegrass bands around! The fun goes from 1pm-6pm and will include performances from Georgia Bound, 8th of January and Frances Mooney and Fontana Sunset; and of course, plenty of wine! Admission is $20 a person.
September 20th
Location: Horseshoe Bend Park
Join in a fun afternoon of fellowship and friendly competition at First Fruits Fannin Duck Race! There will food trucks and sweet treats, a duck booth, fun & games, and the main event a duck race with hundreds of ducks competing for prizes and glory! Admission is $10 per duck and all proceeds benefit First Fruits Fannin.
September 21st
Location: Downtown Young Harris
Take a quick trip to Downtown Young Harris for Porchfest! From 1pm-5pm there will be live music, craft vendors, and food trucks. It’s sure to be a fun Sunday afternoon!
September 21st
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing
Bring your pup to Grumpy Old Men Brewing on September 21st for their annual Barktober Fest! Have lots of fun with your furry friend and human friends as you enjoy Grumpy Old Men Brewing’s specialty beer for the event, along with live music, bbq, a raffle and silent auction. Come on out to this FREE event from 12:30pm-6:00pm.
Slip into Fall: A Global Wine Tour
September 25th
Location: Twisted Tomato-Blue Ridge
Sip into Fall: A Global Wine Tour is a curated wine dinner celebrating the flavors, aromas, and traditions of global vineyards. The talented chefs at Twisted Tomato will prepare a multi-course meal that features seasonal ingredients; all paired together with wines across Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Tickets are $120 a person.
Dailey And Vincent Music Festival
September 25th-September 27th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Get ready for this 3-day music festival bringing together the very best in American music; from country to bluegrass, to gospel music! They’ve got a great line-up of talented artists ready to put on an incredible show for you! Single day pass is $75 & 3-day pass is $180.
Georgia Mountain Classics Cruise Ins
September 26th
Location: Dairy Queen / DQ Grill & Chill, Blue Ridge
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!
Forever Abbey Road: A Beatles Tribute Band
September 26th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Celebrate the Beatles and their beloved music with a performance from Forever Abbey Road, a Beatles tribute band of successful Nashville musicians who demonstrate what the Beatles might sound like if they were around today, with current technology and modern rock energy. Don’t miss this night of music at Blue Ridge Community Theater for their Live Music is Better series! Forever Abbey Road will take the stage at 7:30pm on September 26th and tickets are $48.80 for this awesome show!
September 27th
Location: Tipping Point Brewing Co.
Tipping Point Brewing Co. is celebrating Oktoberfest with live music and great beer! Enjoy delicious lagers in limited edition steins as well as music from Orange Walls and Imagine Brass, prizes for best dressed, a steinholding competition, pretzel necklaces and more. It's going to be an awesome day!
September 28th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Comedy is coming to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds with a hilarious show from Youtube comedian, John Crist! Tickets range from $29.75-$79.75, with VIP options available as well.
September 28th
Location: Gilmer County River Park
Who doesn’t love bacon!? Now’s your chance to celebrate delicious bacon Ellijay’s 4th Annual Bacon Fest! There will be live music, a bacon eating contest, games, and plenty of amazing bacon dishes from local restaurants. Come on out from 10am-5pm to Gilmer County River Park for all the bacon you can eat!
