Festival season is in full swing in the mountains and there’s no shortage of fun to get up to this time of year! For wine & mimosas head to the Grape Stomp Festival at Paradise Hills Winery and the Bubbles & Boots Mimosa Festival at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Eat delicious food at the Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival and the Ellijay Bacon Fest later this month! And don’t forget to listen to some great music around town and at the Daily & Vincent Music Festival. Welcome to September!
First Tuesday: Twin City Music Live Band and Jam
September 1
Location: Toccoa River Park, McCaysville
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.
The Fine Art Photography of David Goodspeed
September 1st-September 5th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come experience the beautiful fine art photography of David Goodspeed at this pop-up exhibit at the Art Center! Goodspeed's art highlights the natural beauty of the Blue Ridge region, capturing the landscape with an artist’s eye and an architect’s attention to form, light, and atmosphere. His work has been exhibited in galleries, museums, and art festivals throughout the Southeast, earning recognition and awards along the way. David Goodspeed's Fine Art Photography exhibit will be on display from July 2nd-September 5th.
Live Music & Events at Living Water Winery
September 1st-September 29th
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: Tuesdays on Tap
September 4th: Ray Labean
September 5th: Tawnya Reynolds & Green Lower Deck
September 6th: Tawnya Reynolds
September 7th: Doctor Paul & Mystery Flight Monday
September 8th: Tuesday on Tap
September 12th: Mook & Mimi
September 13th: Rusted Melody
September 14th: Mystery Flight Monday
September 15th: Tuesdays on Tap
September 18th: Surrender Hill
September 19th: Dawn Loves Nash
September 20th: Gregg Erwin
September 21st: Mystery Flight Monday
September 22nd: Tuesdays on Tap
September 25th: Struck by Lightning & Voodoo Daddy Seafood Food Truck
September 26th: Mountain Gypsy, Voodoo Daddy Seafood Food Truck, Music Bingo
September 27th: David Cheatham
September 28th: Mystery Flight Monday
September 29th: Tuesdays on Tap
Copperhill Brewery Live Music & Events
September 1st-September 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.
September 1st: Cornhole
September 3rd: Trivia with Travis
September 5th: I Heart Cats
September 7th: Game Night & Line Dancing
September 8th: Cornhole
September 10th: Trivia with Travis
September 12th: George & Justin
September 14th: Game Night & Line Dancing
September 15th: Cornhole
September 17th: Trivia with Travis
September 21st: Game Night & Line Dancing
September 22nd: Cornhole
September 24th: Trivia with Travis
September 26th: Dr. Paul
September 28th: Game Night & Line Dancing
September 29th: Cornhole
Live Music & Events at Kerith House
September 2nd-September 26th
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.
September 2nd: Pilates
September 4th: Vineyard Piper & Music Bingo
September 5th: Anna Shinholster & Vineyard Piper
September 6th: Jordan Denton
September 9th: Pilates
September 11th: Vineyard Piper
September 12th: Ray LaBean & Vineyard Piper
September 16th: Pilates
September 18th: Vineyard Piper
September 19th: Vineyard Piper
September 23rd: Pilates & The Literary Glass Book Club
September 25th: Vineyard Piper
September 26th: Vineyard Piper
Live Music & Events at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
September 2nd-September 30th
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 2nd: Trivia with Jeff
September 3rd: Karaoke
September 4th: Gregg Erwin
September 6th: Music Bingo with Becky
September 9th: Trivia with Jeff
September 10th: Karaoke
September 11th: Dr. Paul
September 12th: Saturdayaoke
September 13th: Music Bingo with Becky
September 16th: Trivia with Jeff
September 17th: Karaoke
September 19th: Nathan Parris
September 20th: Music Bingo with Becky
September 23rd: Trivia with Jeff
September 24th: Karaoke
September 27th: Music Bingo with Becky
September 30th: Trivia with Jeff
September 3rd-September 13th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Next up at Blue Ridge Community Theater is Larry Shue's The Foreigner. This wildly funny and clever comedy is all about misunderstanding, discovery, and the unexpected power of silence. Full of eccentric characters, sharp wit, and side-splitting situations, The Foreigner delivers nonstop laughter while also celebrating kindness, courage, and friendship. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs August 27th-September 13th. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
September 3rd-September 24th
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 27th-October 8th 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 3rd-September 24th
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!
Live Music and Events at Grapes & Ladders Winery
September 3rd-September 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.
September 3rd: Open Mic
September 4th: Afternoon Jam
September 5th: Adrian Stover & Open Mic
September 12th: Don Roberts
September 13th: Songwriters Against Hunger
September 17th: Open Mic
September 19th: Jordan Denton
September 20th: Gabe Myers
September 24th: Open Mic
September 26th: Billy Wilkie
First Fridays at Vertigo Pinball
September 4th
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.
September 4th
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
Comedy is coming to the vineyards, when nationally touring comedian Steve Sabo comes to Roo Mountain Vineyards Friday night! Join Roo for a night of great comedy, delicious wine, and unforgettable fun in the mountains. “The Coop” food truck will be serving up tasty food, and tickets for the event are just $20 per person. Seating is limited, so reserve your spot today!
Live Music at the Mill at Noontootla Creek Farms
September 4th-September 26th
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.
September 4th: Rusted Melody
September 11th: Cody King
September 12th: Justin Farrington
September 18th: Davy Henderson
September 19th: Orange Walls
September 25th: Brett Cantrell
September 26th: Lindsay Beth Harper
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
September 4th-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 4th: Ian Davis
September 11th: The Red Tails
September 19th: Spencer Scott Smith
September 25th: Justin Farrington and George Colavecchio
September 26th: Jon Kinsey
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
September 4th-September 27th
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!
Haunted Blue Ridge Ghost Tours
September 4
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge
Haunted Blue Ridge Ghost Tours offers an Appalachian mix of history, haunts and haints in downtown Blue Ridge. Take an evening stroll through Downtown Blue Ridge and hear the tales of this delightful mountain town. Land that once was inhabited by the Cherokee people was founded as Blue Ridge in 1886 along the route of the railroad. From local legends to stories from local folks...they'll explore the History, Haunts and Haints that make our town a "spirited" place to be!
An Evening Honoring Our Veterans
September 5th
Location: The Tavern
The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm Resort will be hosting a special event dedicated to honoring the veterans of North Georgia and supporting the mission of Honor Flight Network North Georgia. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy an elevated cocktail-lounge experience while hearing inspiring stories from veterans, special guests, and community partners reflecting on service, sacrifice, and the history that has shaped our nation. It's a wonderful way to celebrate and honor our wonderful veterans.
September 5th
Location: CATE Farms
There's nothing quite like a craft market! Stop on by CATE Farms in Morganton, GA for all kinds of local crafts, baked goods, artisan creations, face painting and so much more. And during the event the farm will be offering hayrides, a petting zoo, fresh picked produce, and other goodies. The fun runs the first Saturday of every month August-November from 10am-3pm.
September 5th
Location: Paradise Hills Winery
Come on out to Paradise Hills in Blairsville for their 13th annual Grape Stomp Festival! Your $25 ticket includes admission and a souvenir wine glass. There will also be great live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and grape stomping at 2pm & 4pm! This stomping fun event will happen September 5th from 11am-5pm.
Visit the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee GA for their second annual Bubbles & Boots- Mimosa Festival! Your ticket will get you a front row seat to live entertainment, unique vendors, and bottomless mimosas. It's a refreshing & fun way to end your summer!
September 5th-September 6th
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!
September 5th & September 26th
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 5th: Tri State Modifieds
September 26th: Outlaw Style Winged Sprint Cars
September 5th-September 26th
Location: Paradise Hills Winery
Visit the winery at the beautiful Paradise Hills hidden in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The tasting room offers Paradise Hills wine, a selection of craft beers, hard cider, and wine slushies as well as cheese and charcuterie boards, tapas, and shared platters. You can enjoy your drinks and snacks as you listen to local artists perform select Fridays 4pm – 8pm & Saturdays from 1pm – 5pm.
September 5th: Tommy Davis & Dynamic Duo (Cornbread Ted)
September 12th: Dr. Paul
September 19th: Kennedy Puckett
September 26th: Tom Edwards
September 5th-September 26th Location: Copperhill Steel Bridge
Come join us at the Twin Cities Farmers Market in Downtown McCaysville every Saturday thru October! There will be fresh produce, handmade goods, local crafts, and more. Come get some shopping done and support the local community!
September 5th-September 26th 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.
Folk Collaborative Classes & Events
September 5th-September 27th
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:
September 5th: The Table
September 10th: Folk Field Guide
September 21st: Folk Field Guide
September 26th: The Table
September 27th: Breakfast in the Orchard
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
September 5th-September 27th
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 5th: Jorge Valenzuela
September 6th: Rusted Melody
September 12th: Sound Union
September 19th: Gino Finelli
September 20th: Layne Denton
September 26th: Jerry Sorn
September 27th: Tim O'Donovan
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
September 5th-September 27th
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 5th: Man Bites Dog
September 6th: Kristin Tinsley
September 7th: Mountain City Mavericks
September 12th: Connor Priest
September 13th: Matty Croxton
September 19th: Surrender Hill & Annual Blanc Party/293 Band
September 20th: Joy Hice
September 26th: Mountain City Mavericks
September 27th: Leah & Eric
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
September 5th-September 27th
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 5th: Loose Shoes Band & Off Road
September 6th: Corey Estes & Off Road
September 12th: Shannon York & Voodoo Daddy
September 13th: Surrender Hill & Smoke Street Grill
September 18th: Space Cowboy: A Tribute to The Steve Miller Band and Oh’ Black Water – A Tribute to the Doobie Brothers
September 19th: Mark Miller & Smoke Street Grill
September 20th: Nick Austin & Smoke Street Grill
September 26th: Surrender Hill & Bradley Street Kitchen
September 27th: Joy Hice & Bradley Street Kitchen
Georgia Natural Wonders: A Watercolor Journey by Ann Litrel
September 5th-September 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Arts Association
Celebrate artist Ann Litrel and her traveling exhibition Georgia Natural Wonders – A Journey from Marshlands to Mountains at the Art Center! Georgia Natural Wonders, a watercolor journey with Ann Litrel, invites visitors to experience the remarkable beauty and diversity of our state through the eyes of a nationally published artist, writer, and naturalist. Litrel's work is on display at the Art Center from September 5th-October 24, with an opening reception on September 5th from 5pm-7pm.
Live Music & Events at General Ledger
September 6th-September 27th
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!
September 6th: Mook & Mimi
September 13th: Troy Underwood
September 20th: Mook & Mimi
September 27th: Jack Miller
Art Classes and Workshops
September 8th-September 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association offers classes year-round for artists looking to expand their skill set. This month you can learn to express yourself through yoga, woodburning, and weaving! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://brmaa.org/find-a-class
September 10th: The Outdoors Is Your Classroom – A Plein Air Workshop
September 11th: Intro to Shibori and Indigo Dyeing
September 20th: Autumn Leaves: Stained Glass Workshop
September 22nd & September 23rd: Botanical Printing: Leaves, Cloth, & Natural Impressions
September 26th: Woodburning a Gourd Birdhouse with Jan Carney
September 27th: The Pastel Landscape with Suzanne DesLauriers
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.
The Memories of Metal Car Show is coming to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds September 11th-12th. The event will feature polished classics, powerful trucks and timeless bikes; this show is all about honoring automotive history and the stories behind it. Plus enjoy special awards, vendors, and family fun at this great event! Admission is $10 a person, and children 12 & under are free!
Cate Farms will be hosting their first annual Jeeps & Broncos Car Show! The event will be a friendly 4x4 showdown showcase on September 12th from 10am-2pm. Not only will there be plenty of Jeeps & Broncos, but there will also be a Farmers Market, petting zoo, delicious food & snacks, and more. Come on down car lovers!
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!
The beautiful creations from this year's Plein Air International Paint Out event will be on display at the Art Center form September 13th-October 31st. The art will also be displayed at the 2026 Fall Arts in the Park Festival.
Dailey And Vincent Music Festival
September 17th-September 19th
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.
Old Toccoa Farm is hosting a pre-festival celebration for Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival! Your ticket will include food, music, a bbq lager, a swag bag, a festival tee shirt, free admission into the Festival the next day, and much more!
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 boxed dinner.
September 18th & September 19th Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
Come on down to Roo Mountain Vineyard's for their most anticipated culinary experience of the year, Harvets Dinner in the Vineyard. On arrival, guests will enjoy light tastings of Roo estate wines included with their ticket while hearing directly from our chef, local farmers, growers, and winemaker about the ingredients, wines, and stories behind each course. The dinner experience will feature a thoughtfully curated multi-course menu inspired by the richness of Appalachian harvest traditions. The evening concludes with a warm apple harvest dessert celebrating one of Ellijay’s most beloved crops. Surrounded by vines, mountain air, candlelight, and nature, this is more than a dinner — it is a celebration of harvest, craftsmanship, wine, and community. Tickets are $150 per person and extremely limited.
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!
Classic rock is coming to the mountains with a performance from legendary rock group ZZ Top on March 18th at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Get ready for hits like “Gimme All Your Lovin’,” “La Grange,” “Tush,” “Sharp Dressed Man,” and many more!
53rd Annual Fall Regional Shelby/Mustang And Ford Show
September 25th-September 26th
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!
September 26th Location: Blue Ridge Methodist Church
Blue Ridge Methodist Church is hosting their annual Harvest Festival on September 26th from 10am-2pm. There will be carnival games, dunk tanks, bouncy houses, face paintings, a cake walk, festival food, fun prizes, and so much more! Entry to the event is completely free but attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item to benefit Feed Fannin.
Who doesn’t love bacon!? Now’s your chance to celebrate delicious bacon Ellijay’s 5th 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!