Spring is finally here! In Blue Ridge and the surrounding areas
you can look forward to spring festivals and events, 5K runs, live music, and
so much more! And don’t forget Blue Ridge’s big Trout and Outdoor Adventures
Festival at the end of the month! See what’s in store for you this April here:
Join in the fun, because spring is wine time! Drink wine from vineyards and wineries all over the state of Georgia! Some of our local wineries that are participating this year are Living Water Winery, Cartecay Vineyards, Chateau Meichtry, Crane Creek Vineyards, Engelheim Vineyards, and Odom Springs Vineyards. Purchase your wine highway passport which includes tastings at over 45 participating wineries. Check their website for more information: https://www.opengeorgiawine.com/
Artist in Residence: Rachel Eichholtz
April 1st-April 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Come on out to the Art Center to admire Rachel Eichholtz’s beautiful oil-painted floral and nature works on display in the gallery through June 1st. The opening reception will be April 5th from 5pm-7pm.
Live Music at Living Water Winery
April 2nd-April 30th
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.
April 2nd: Winesday w/ Bemi Allen
April 4th: The Red Tails & Cat Daddy Creole Food Truck
April 6th: HC Country & Koi Hibachi on Wheels Food Truck
April 9th: Winesday w/ Mountain Gypsy
April 9th: Paws & Pours
April 11th: Gregg Erwin & Koi Hibachi on Wheels Food Truck
April 12th: Tawnya Reynolds & Koi Hibachi on Wheels Food Truck
April 13th: Tawnya Reynolds & Cousins Main Lobster Food Truck
April 16th: Winesday w/ Surrender Hill
April 18th: Mountain Gypsy & BluBow Desserts & Catering Food Truck
April 19th: Rusted Melody & BluBow Desserts & Catering Food Truck
April 20th: Easter Egg Hunt, Georgia Mountain Bluegrass Music, and BluBow Desserts & Catering Food Truck
April 23rd: Winesday w/ Doctor Paul
April 25th: Ace Suggs & The Ark Food Truck
April 26th: Gregg Erwin & Music Bingo w/ DJ Mox
April 27th: Tommy Davis & The Ark Food Truck
April 30th: Winesday w/ Mountai Gypsy
April 3rd-April 24th
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
April 3rd-April 27th
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing
Stop by Grumpy Old Men Brewery Thursdays to sing along to your favorite songs for karaoke night! And drop by select Fridays & Saturdays from 3pm-6pm for great drinks, great music, and a great time. With indoor and outdoor seating available you can even bring your dog to join in the fun! Enjoy delicious fare from the ever-changing food trucks, while you listen to some fantastic local artists! And on Monday nights come on out for SINGO and Thursday nights is Karaoke!
April 3rd: Karaoke
April 6th: Music Bingo with Becky
April 10th: Karaoke
April 11th: Harold Crowder
April 12th: Orange Walls
April 13th: Music Bingo with Becky
April 17th: Karaoke
April 18th: Gabe Meyers
April 19th: Greg Erwin
April 20th: Music Bingo with Becky
April 24th: Karaoke
April 25th: Travis Bowlin
April 26th: Saturdayoke
April 27th: Music Bingo with Becky
Georgia Mountain Story Telling Festival
April 4th-April 5th
Location: The Ridges Resort
Come on out to the Ridges Resort in Hiawassee and discover the art of storytelling! This two-day festival will feature lots of storytelling, workshops, quilt making, and much more! Tickets are $20 for one day or $35 for two.
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
April 4th-April 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!
April 4th: Greg Erwin
April 5th: Wicked Game Featuring Jeff Seabolt and David
April 12th: Rail Town
April 26th: Matthew McCartney
Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
April 4th-April 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!
April 4th: Stone House Soup & Acoustics Fridays and Yappy Hour
April 5th: Davis Wynn & Madisyn Alberry
April 11th: Stone House Soup & Acoustics Fridays and Yappy Hour
April 12th: Chris Carpenter & Scott Clayton
April 18th: Stone House Soup & Acoustics Fridays and Yappy Hour
April 19th: Zach Kilmer & Appalachian Monk
April 25th: Stone House Soup & Acoustics Fridays and Yappy Hour
April 26th: Jane Kramer & Tim Morgan
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
April 4th-April 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!
April 5th-April 19th
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue
Come on out for live music at Tooney’s HUGE music venue select Friday and Saturday nights and enjoy the best live music McCaysville has to offer! Check their website often for live music updates. And every Thursday night get ready to take to the stage with open mic night!
April 5th: Silverada
April 19th: Giovannie and The Hired Guns
April 5th-April 26th
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.
April 5th: Chris Carpenter
April 12th: Jordan Denton
April 19th: Bob Keel
April 26th: Michelle Phillips
Live Music at Roo Mountain Vineyards
April 5th-April 26th
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!
April 5th: Denise Moore and Michael Ewbank
April 12th: Cirque Du Roo!
April 19th: Rhonda Punk
April 26th: Mark Miller
April 5th-April 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, March-November. The cost is $40 per person.
April 5th -April 26th
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 stained glass, wood carving, and more! And check out more upcoming art classes at https://www.blueridgearts.net/adult-classes.html
April 5th: Woodburning a Beautiful Owl
April 12th: Wet My Plants with Micah Goguen
April 12th: April Showers Bring May Flowers Stained Glass
April 12th: Artist in Residence Presents Jiseung: Korean Paper Basketry & Weaving
April 13th: Wet My Plants with Micah Goguen
April 15th: Intro to Wood Carving Workshop
April 17th: American Sign Language
April 19th: Wood and Paper Constructed Votive
April 26th: Silk Scarf Painting with Alcohol Inks
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
April 5th-April 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!
April 5th: Tim O’Donovan
April 6th: Wicked Game
April 12th: Gregg Erwin
April 13th: Andrew Katter
April 26th: Gino Finelli
April 27th: Chris Glover
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
April 5th-April 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.
April 5th: Dave & Nadine
April 6th: Brandon Lee Bagley
April 11th: Terrioke
April 12th: Connor Priest
April 12th: Paws in Need Lasagna Cook Off
April 13th: Ian Davis
April 18th: Collective Soul's Will Turpin w/ Real People
April 19th: Surrender Hill
April 26th: Jadie & Gabe
April 27th: Dave Dale
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
April 5th-April 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!
April 5th: Joy Hice & Cheezed & Confuzed Food Truck
April 6th: Steve & Steve & The Off Road Food Truck
April 11th: An Allman Brothers Tribute Band
April 12th: CJ Prather & The Smash Hit Burger Food Truck
April 13th: Surrender Hill & The Choate BBQ Food Truck
April 19th: Kristen Tinsley & The Voodoo Daddy's Food Truck
April 20th: Ryan Davis & The Eggroll Boyz Food Truck
April 26th: Surrender Hill & The Sweet Cheeks Food Truck
April 27th: Nick Austin & The Fry Baby Food Truck
Forms of the Forest: Artistry in Wood
April 5th-April 30th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Celebrate the inherent beauty and boundless possibilities of the timeless medium of wood at Forms of the Forest: Artistry in Wood exhibit from April 5th-May 31st. The beautiful pieces on display were created through wood carving, woodworking, woodturning, marquetry, pyrography, and intarsia. The opening reception will be April 5th from 5pm-7pm.
April 6th- April 27th
Location: The 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!
April 6th: Zack Kilmer
April 13th: Philip Brooks
April 19th: Easter Brunch
April 20th: Easter Brunch
April 20th: Mook & Mimi
April 27th: TBA
April 7th-April 28th
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!
Gazaway Memorial Golf Tournament
April 8th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Help raise awareness and support for families that are left behind after tragic accidents, at the 3rd Annual Gazaway Memorial Golf Tournament charity golf tournament at Old Toccoa Farm. Come play some golf at the farm and help out a great cause!
April 10th-April 19th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
This Tony award winning play follows the story of a Bronx Catholic school principal, who suspects improper relations between a charismatic priest and a student. Just how far will she go to expose the truth? Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs April 10th-19th. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
April 11th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Country music lovers you are going to LOVE the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds BRAND NEW event! The All Nashville Roadshow lets you experience all the best parts of Nashville without leaving the state. Experience live performances from three of Nashville's most exciting rising Americana stars, savor authentic Nashville brews & bites, and soak in the magic of this traveling roadshow.
April 11th-April 26th
Location: Reece Farm
See live music every Saturday at Reece Heritage Farms from 1pm – 3pm! The artists will perform under the pavilion. Bring lawn chairs and enjoy great local music!
April 11th: Curtis & Kim Jones
April 12th: Tim Morgan
April 18th: Struck by Lightning
April 25th: Curtis & Kim Jones
April 26th: Wilderness Pickers
April 12th
Location: Reece’s Cider Co.
Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts get ready for Reece’s Cider’s Georgia Mountain Trail Fest! This exciting event brings the Georgia trails community together for educational trail talks, food trucks, multiple trail related vendors, and hard cider from Reece’s Cider Co. The fun runs 10am-4pm at Reece Cider Co.
American Legion Auxiliary Kids & Adults Easter Egg Hunt
April 12th
Location: American Legion Post 82 Ellijay
Get excited for American Legion’s annual kids Easter egg hunt from 1am-3pm in Ellijay! There will be eggs, drinks, desserts, and a prize basket raffle for 1 boy and 1 girl in age groups age 0-6 and 7-13. Then from 5pm-7pm the American Legion will be hosting an Adult Easter Egg Hunt! Some of the fun prizes you may find in your eggs include drink coupons, beer prizes, or maybe even mystery prizes! Don’t miss all the fun during these two great events!
Easter Egg Hunt At Project Chimps
April 12th
Location: Project Chimps
Come hunt for eggs at Project Chimps before Easter weekend! Children ages 2-8 will hunt for eggs in the space left of the koi pond and children ages 9-13 will hunt for eggs in the space behind the historic cabin. Space is limited for this exciting egg hunt so be sure to reserve your spot today!
April 12th
Location: Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm
Adorable animals and an egg hunt!? It doesn’t get much better than that! Come on to Hooves and Feathers Petting Farm in Morganton, GA for their first annual Easter Egg Hunt! There will be over a thousand Easter eggs hidden throughout the farm; along with a photobooth, bounce house, face paintings, and plenty of animals to pet! Participation is $20 per child and $10 for adults.
April 12th
Location: Roo Mountain Vineyards
The circus is coming to Ellijay! Roo Mountain Vineyards will transform from a beautiful mountain winery into the Big Top, featuring talented performers, passed heavy appetizers, and circus-themed drink specials all night long. This 21+ event is $75 per person, with limited tickets, so secure your spot today!
April 12th
Location: Maple Ridge Creek
This 'egg-cellent' event at Maple Ridge Creek in Morganton will include egg hunts for children 4-17, crafts, games, photo-ops, an Easter hat contest, a food sale, and a parade! The event is FREE to attend, with food sales benefiting Boots to Boats, a local veterans charity - with meat provided by Ivylog Meat Processing.
Folk Collaborative Classes & Workshops
April 12th-April 26th
Location: The Folk Collaborative
The Folk Collaborative is dedicated to keeping the art of Appalachian culture alive and well. Through their monthly classes, you too can learn the history and culture of the Appalachian people. This year the classes at the Folk Collaborative will revolve around the concept of cottagecore and classic Appalachian craft & culture. See this month’s lineup of crafting and workshop classes below:
April 12th: Stichin’ with Aunt Rachel
April 26th: Bitters & Spirits
April 12th-April 30th
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 $6 and the event takes place daily from April 12th-May 11th.
April 16th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Enjoy a delicious dinner at the Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm paired with DuMOL Winery crafts wines. This Sonoma County based winery, showcases cool-climate varietals like Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, and Viognier. Paired with a delicious dinner prepared by Old Toccoa Farm’s talented chefs, these limited production wines won’t disappoint! Reserve your spot today!
April 18th-April 19th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Stock up on home décor, furniture, knick-knacks, and so much more at the Spring Yard Sale at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds in Hiawassee. Come shop for hundreds of treasures! Admission & parking is free!
April 19th
Location: Toccoa River Park
Kiddos get ready to hunt for over 3,000 Easter eggs at Toccoa River Park’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt, located behind the McCaysville Drug & Gun. The egg hunt is for children 12 & under and baskets will be provided.
April 19th
Location: The Groovy Zoo
Come to the fun and unique Groovy Zoo in McCaysville, GA where you'll find every empty space covered in metal, plastic, and wooden zoo animals. Get ready to admire all their unique animals while enjoying an exciting Easter Egg Hunt! There will be over 2500 eggs to find, all with prizes! And the best find is one of the golden eggs!
Cress Creeks Farm Easter Egg Hunt
April 19th
Location: Cress Creeks Farm
Cuddle up with adorable baby ducks and lambs at Cress Creeks Farm in Ellijay. Not only will you love getting up close to the animals but there will also be an egg hunt with over 2,000 eggs, hayrides, and photos with the Easter Bunny himself! Join in the fun Saturday, April 19th 11am-2pm; for children ages 9 & under.
April 19th
Location: Harrison Park Ellijay
Runners get ready for the 4th Annual Sasquatch Strut 5K in Harrison Park! Participants will run along the park trails and McCutchen Street. After the race, runners and spectators can enjoy live music & food vendors. The race helps to raise funds for the Friends of Harrison Park organization and encourages exercise and outdoor activities within in the community.
Ace the Race, Carters Lake and Dam 5K
April 19th
Location: Carters Lake Northbank Park
Run in this fun lakeside 5K race and enjoy an Easter egg hunt following the big race. Hop on over to the sign up page and get ready for a fun Easter weekend at Carters Lake!
April 19th
Location: Downtown Blairsville
The 5th annual Spring Outdoor Market in Downtown Blairsville will have 40+ local artists, music, food, a petting zoo, live demonstrations and classic cars from the Cruise In on the Square Car Show. Come out for an afternoon of family fun!
April 19th-April 26th
Location: American Legion Post 82
Get ready for this fun-filled shopping event, at the American Legion Yard Sale on April 19th & April 26th. Not only are you sure to find amazing hidden gems but you’ll also be supporting a great cause!
Easter Sunday Brunch at The Tavern
April 20th
Location: Old Toccoa Farm
Celebrate with the family and enjoy a delicious Easter Brunch at The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm from 10am – 3pm on Easter morning. There will be a carving station, omelet station, a flapjack station, and a wide variety of buffet options to enjoy!
Easter Sunday Brunch Buffet at The Waterfront Bar
April 20th
Location: The Waterfront Bar
Get ready for an Easter brunch buffet like no other at The Waterfront Bar in Copperhill, TN! Brunch runs from 11am-4pm and will include a variety of delectable options like homemade quiche, carved ham, candied carrots, mashed potatoes, homemade peanut butter pie, and so much more! Adults are $35 a person and children 12 & under are $15.
Catch It- On Film: 19th Annual Fly Fishing Tour
April 25th
Location: The Blue Ridge Arts Association
Kick off Trout Fest weekend with a special fly fishing film at the Blue Ridge Arts Association! Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited (BRMTU) and Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (BRMAA) present Catch It-On Film, which is a selection of regionally curated short films that feature all things fishing in the North Georgia/Appalachian region. And before the film showing, from 5pm-7pm, there will be food, beverages, raffles, a silent auction of fine outdoor gear and the camaraderie of the outdoor-recreation community, raising funds and building greater awareness for local cold-water resources. Fishing enthusiasts are going to love it!
April 25th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Chart-topping, country music powerhouse Justin Moore will be taking over the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on April 25th at 7pm! And opening for Justin Moore is Matt Rogers. Tickets are $60+ handling.
April 25th-April 26th
Location Tabor House Museum
Are you a fan of the paranormal? Then you’ll love exploring Ellijay’s very own, Tabor House, a hauntingly beautiful Victorian era manor. The Southern Girls Ghost Tour will lead you on a real live, interactive paranormal investigation of the home, and you’ll even have the chance to handle the paranormal equipment to record any findings. What awaits you at the Tabor House? Book your ghost tour today!
April 25th-April 26th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
If you are a car lover this event is for you! There will be cool cars, live music, arts & crafts, food trucks, a Swap Meet, auction, raffle, and so much more! Entry to this great event is $10 a person and children 12 & under are free!
2025 Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival
April 25th-April 27th
Location: Gilmer County Civic Center
Knitters, you’re going to love this next event! Join us at the Gilmer County Civic Center for the 2025 Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival! The festival will showcase 15-20 vendors, each coordinated to bring you unique products. And special guest teacher, Emily Wood, will even be offering 4 knitting technique classes! Admission is $5 a person and it’s open 10am-5pm Friday & Saturday, and 10am-4pm on Sunday.
April 26th
Location: Hamilton Gardens
Join in the fun for Hamilton Garden’s second annual Run for the Rhodos 5K! This race will weave through the wooded trails of the beautiful Hamilton Gardens! Registration is $35 per runner, plus a $3.10 sign up fee and benefits Hamilton Garden’s on-going mission to FUEL NATURE!
April 26th
Location: Downtown Ellijay
Ellijay is hosting a doggone awesome party at this year’s Woofstock event! This dog-friendly day features vendors, food trucks, entertainment, and contests for you and your favorite four legged friends! Proceeds from the event will benefit FOGAS programs for spay/neuter clinics, vaccination clinics, TNR programs, educational programs, and vetting of shelter animals going to rescue.
April 26th
Location: Downtown Young Harris
Ring in spring with a fun spring fling celebration in Downtown Young Harris! On Saturday, April 26th from 1pm-3pm there will be art vendors, food trucks, live music, plant sales, and more in store Downtown! You won’t want to miss it!
April 26th
Location: 4 Elements Fine Art
The talented, George Charriez will be putting on a special Pyrography demonstration at 4 Elements Fine Art & Custom Framing on Saturday, April 26th at 2pm. This is a perfect demonstration to get you excited for the Blue Ridge Trout Festival, the demo will have fire meeting wood to create stunning fish-inspired art. Come celebrate the spirit of the trout, watch fire bring art to life, and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature through pyrography!
April 26th
Location: Fannin Count 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.
April 26th
Location: Riverwalk Shops
Run 3.1 miles through 2 states! The 5K takes place in the beautiful twin cities of McCaysville, GA and Copperhill, TN. Food, drinks, and music will be ready for your enjoyment before and after the race. Come on out and get ready to RACE!
Blue Ridge Trout and Outdoor Adventures Festival
April 26th
Location: Downtown City Park
The Blue Ridge Trout and Outdoor Adventures Festival is back for the 8th year in a row and bigger than ever! Learn all about fly fishing from dozens of local guides. There will even be outdoor activities to try out like a climbing wall, a mountain bike course, axe throwing, gem mining, and more! After your adventures shop for beautiful outdoor art made by local artists and have some food & drink in the beer garden. You won’t want to miss out on all the fun!
