August Events 2024

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!

August 1st-August 31st 

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!

August 1st: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck 

August 2nd: Scott Clayton & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 3rd: Orange Walls & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 8th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 9th: Rusted Melody & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 10th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 11th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 15th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 16th: Harold Crowder & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 17th: Gregg Erwin & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 18th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 22nd: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 23rd: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 24th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 25th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 29th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 30th: Surrender Hill & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 31st: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck

August 2nd 

Location: Paradise Hills

Participate in Paradise Hills delicious supper club happening monthly! Each month they will be having a seasonal themed menu that includes salad, your special entrée, and desserts. This month’s theme is Cuban Buffet Night! Dinner is $35 a person and reservations are required. Please call 706-745-7483 to reserve your spot.

August 2nd 

Location: The Ridges Resort

Dance the night away at The Ridges Resort Silent Disco! Your favorite tunes will be playing from 8pm-11pm and a cash bar will be available as well. Tickets are $20 at the entrance. 

August 2nd-August 16th 

Location: Cherry Log, GA

Explore the beauty of North Georgia on a guided hiking tour with the Benton Mackaye Trail. They offer 2-4 hikes a month varying in difficulty from easy, leisurely hikes to moderately difficult hikes.

August 2nd: Bear Creek Trail. DOG-FRIENDLY HIKE. Moderate 7 miles.

August 10th: BMTA Monthly Maintenance Trip.

August 12th: Whigg Meadow. Mildly moderate 2.6 miles, 500' climb. 

August 16th: Emery Creek. Moderate 5 miles.

August 2nd-August 17th 

Location: Hook & Eye Rooftop Bar

Take in downtown Blue Ridge from the roof of the Hook & Eye! This restaurant features excellent cuisine, a full bar, great views, an inviting atmosphere inside, and balcony seating on the outside! And drop on by for live music Friday and Saturday nights from 7pm-10pm.

August 2nd: Greg Irwin

August 3rd: Trevor Ciongoli

August 9th: Greg Irwin

August 10th: David Welsh

August 16th: David Welsh

August 17th: Trevor Ciongoli

August 2nd-August 18th 

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!

August 2nd: Aspen Lee 

August 3rd: Hunter Flanagain 

August 4th: The Shetlands 

August 9th: David Welch 

August 10th: Travis Bowlin 

August 11th: Gregg Erwin 

August 16th: Aspen Lee 

August 17th: The Shetlands 

August 18th: Hunter Flanagan 

August 2nd-August 24th 

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 leather working, stained glass, landscapes, and more!  And check out more upcoming art classes at https://www.blueridgearts.net/adult-classes.html

August 2nd & 3rd: 2-Day Leather Workshop with Tom Slavicek

August 10th: Landscapes: Expressive Free Flow with Micah Goguen

August 17th: Slab Built Fairy House with Abby Newman

August 10th & 17th:  The Glass Corner: Stained Glass with Lenzy Bond 

August 23rd: Introduction to Shibori & Indigo with Suzanne Connors

August 24th: Alcohol Ink Painted Scarf with Joyce Clair

August 2nd-August 30th 

Location: Misty Mountain Hops

Misty Mountain Hops is a music-centric restaurant and pub so it’s only fitting that they bring in live music. Stop by select Fridays and Saturdays from 6pm-9pm for great food and great live music from local artists!

August 2nd: Canon Tyler

August 3rd: Dan Foster

August 9th: Rose Brown

August 10th: Dave Flowers

August 16th: Nick Watson

August 17th: David Welch

August 23rd: Gabe Myers

August 24th: Brent Michael Key

August 30th: Frankie Sparks

August 2nd-August 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!

August 2nd: Farmhouse Fridays

August 3rd: The Red Tails & Tony Ford

August 9th: Farmhouse Fridays

August 10th: Struck by Lightning & Holden Le Dinh 

August 16th: Farmhouse Fridays

August 17th: Clusterfest 

August 23rd: Farmhouse Fridays

August 24th: Chris Carpenter & Madisyn Alberry 

Augut 30th: Farmhouse Fridays

August 31st: Appalachian Monk & Holden Le Dinh 

August 3rd & August 23rd 

Location: Noontootla Creek Farms

Come on down to Noontootla Creek Farms for some after hours fun! You’ll arrive at 6:30 to a delicious dinner then head out to the pavilion for glow in the dark sporting clay games. The winner will even take home a prize! Your $75 reservation includes dinner and 50 clays per person. Don’t miss out on this fun clay shooting experience!

August 3rd-August 31st 

Location: 400 West Main Street 

Enjoy this wonderful market every Saturday from 9:00am-1:00pm now till November (weather permitting) right in the heart of Downtown Blue Ridge in front of the courthouse! There will be all kinds of vendors offering food, artisan goods, arts & crafts, furniture, and more!

August 3rd-August 31st 

Location: Cartecay Vineyards 

Sip on delicious wine surrounded by the North Georgia Mountains! Enjoy live music select Saturdays & Sundays from 1:30pm-5:30pm. Listen to the music of local artists while enjoying your wine outside either on the Chimney Patio or the Tasting Barn’s covered porch. Live music, good wine, and beautiful mountain scenery; it doesn’t get much better than that!

August 3rd: The Grands 

August 4th: Daniel Crane

August 10th: Sarah Forde

August 11th: Jorge Valenzuela & Dragon Ass Food Truck 

August 17th: Caleb Hunnicutt

August 19th: Jon Kinsey 

August 24th: Andrew Katter 

August 25th: Jerry Sorn 

August 31st: Nick Stuard

August 3rd-August 31st 

Location: Chateau Meichtry

Come sip on wine by the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at Chateau Meichtry. This beautiful winery located in Talking Rock, GA has both outdoor & indoor seating options, so you can enjoy the atmosphere of the winery no matter the weather. On Saturdays & Sundays you can sip on your favorite glass of wine while you enjoy live music from local artists from 1:30pm-5:30pm. And there’s food trucks on the weekends as well!

August 3rd: The Loose Shoes Band & The Eggroll Boys Food Truck

August 4th: Drew Ashworth & The Off Road Food Truck

August 10th: Halem Albright & Chef in a Box

August 11th: Surrender Hill & The Off Road Food Truck

August 17th: John Paul Barry & The Get Skewers Food Truck

August 18th: Jack & the Bean Sprouts & The Get Skewers Food Truck

August 24th: Jay Memory & The Sweet Cheeks Food Truck

August 25th: Steve & Steve & The Lobster Dogs Food Truck

August 31st: CJ Prather & The Rocco's Food Truck

August 3rd-August 31st 

Location: The Blue Coyote

Stop by Blue Coyote Saturdays from 8pm-11:30pm for great live music! As always enjoy some great food while you listen in. And karaoke is every Tuesday from 7:30pm – 10:30pm. Be on the lookout on their website for more live music updates!

August 3rd: The Varden

August 10th: Gregg Erwin

August 17th: Marty Manous

August 24th: BreakingPoint

August 31st: Jeff Rogers

August 3rd-August 31st 

Location: Tipping Point Brewing Co.

Come on out for live music at one of Blue Ridge’s newest breweries, Tipping Point Brewing Co. On Friday and Saturday evenings you can enjoy music from talented local artists while you sip on delicious craft brews!

August 3rd: Scott Carey

August 10th: Orange Walls

August 16th: Surrender Hill

August 17th: Jadie Lee and Gabe

August 23rd:  Rusted Melody

August 24th: Trevor

August 30th: Colton James

August 31st: Anderlan

August 3rd-August 31st 

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.

August 3rd-August 31st 

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.

August 3rd:  Dr. Paul 

August 10th:  Chris Carpenter 

August 17th:  Gerry Herndon 

August 24th:  Tom Edwards 

August 30th: Andy Johnson

August 31st: Troy Underwood 

August 3rd-August 31st 

Location: Roo Mountain Vineyard

Located just 4 miles from Downtown Ellijay, Roo Mountain Vineyards 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! And on weekends, on the rooftop patio, you can catch live music from local area artists! So, sit back with a glass of wine, enjoy some music, and take in the view! 

August 3rd: Surrender Hill

August 10th: Dawn & Nash

August 17th: Mark Miller

August 23rd: Denny Jiosa 

August 24th: Ace Suggs 

August 31st: Venae 

August 5th-August 26th 

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!

August 10th-August 31st 

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.

August 10th: 604 Crate Late Models

August 24th: Southern All-Star Series 3rd Annual Russell Thomas Memorial Super Late Models

August 31st: Full Racing Program

August 15th-August 25th 

Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater

This hilarious comedy follows two crazy sisters and  their family bonds, widowhood, sibling rivalry, and their love of bingo. The audience will even be able to join in the fun with a bingo game of their own, winner will get a 10lb frozen turkey! You won’t want to miss it! Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs August 15th-August 25th.  Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.

August 16th 

Location: Paradise Hills

Enjoy a fun paint class and a glass of wine at Paradise Hill’s Sip, Paint, & Create class. This private class will include all your supplies and a free glass of wine. Then leave with your new masterpiece! Tickets are $45 a person.

August 16th-August 17th 

Location: Kiwani’s Fairgrounds

Prepare to be entertained at the 28th Annual Kiwani’s Rodeo! There will be bronco riding, calf roping, calf scrambles, bareback riding, bull riding, team roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and so much more! There will also be a “Boot Toss” raffle and food vendors. You won’t want to miss this fun-filled event running from 6pm-11pm August 16th-17th. 

August 16th-August 24th   

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds 

Venture on over to Hiawassee, Georgia for some good old fashioned fun at The 73rd Annual Georgia Mountain Fair! There will be carnival rides, music performances, arts & craft booths, special attractions & experiences, delicious food, a parade, a beauty pageant and so much more! This fantastic event runs daily August 16th-August 24th. See their website for times for full details: https://georgiamountainfairgrounds.com/localevents/fair 

August 23rd 

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!

August 24th 

Location: Buck Bald Brewing 

Come out to Buck Bald Brewing to support a great cause and enjoy some delicious brews! There will be 12 B3 brews on tap, live music from Daisy Chain, a 50/50 raffle, a live auction, and all proceeds will go towards the Humane Society of Blue Ridge. Drop by from 12pm-4pm.

August 24th 

Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery

Get ready for a night of laughs at the Winery Comedy Night! Live professional stand-up comics will make you laugh all night long! Grab a glass of wine or a beer and let the laughter flow! Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 8pm!

August 31st 

Location: Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Farm Winery

Come on out to Paradise Hills in Blairsville for their 11th 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 August 31st from 11am-5pm.

August 31st

Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association 

Come celebrate the unique artistic works of local artists at BRMAA’s Contemporary Southern & Folk Art Exhibit. The exhibit will be open Tuesdays-Saturdays, August 31st to October 13th. With an opening reception August 31st at 5:30pm. 

August 31st 

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 $20 for adults and children 5 & under are free!

August 31st 

Location: Blairsville Town Square

Make your way over to Blairsville, GA for Labor Day weekend to celebrate the history and mountain culture of Blairsville and Union County. There will be crafts, music, living history activities, demonstrations on quilting, spinning, basket making,  farm animals, and gold panning, along with fun activities for children. The events will happen in Downtown Blairsville Square. Admission is free!