Spend the holiday season cozy in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains! There’s so much to look forward to in and around Blue Ridge this month! From holiday markets to tree lightings and holiday parades; you’ll have no shortage of family fun holiday activities to get into while you’re in town!
December 1st-December 15th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Celebrate the holiday season by going to see a beloved classic Christmas show, The Gift of the Magi! The story follows a newlywed couple trying to make ends meet and they both go through great lengths to give each other the perfect Christmas gift. Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs November 21st-December 15th. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.
December 1st-December 20th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association will have a variety of art and handcrafted items for sale, all created from their member artists. Find everything you need for the holiday season Tuesday-Sunday, November 16th – December 20th. December 1st-December 20th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
If you missed the opportunity to enter your gingerbread house in Blue Ridge’s 11th annual Gingerbread House Contest but still want to join in on the fun then stop by and admire some tasty art. Get in the Christmas spirit and be sure to vote for your favorite house while you’re there!
Artist in Residence: Dr. Kathleen Thompson
December 1st-December 20th
Location: Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association
Come admire Dr. Kathleen Thompson's beautiful art in the “Artist in Residence Gallery”. Her fine art works will be on display at the Art Center September 28th-December 20th.
Mountain Country Christmas Lights
December 1st-December 23rd
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
See the Christmas lights reflecting off the waters of Lake Chatuge at the Georgia Mountain Fair’s Mountain Country Christmas Lights! There will be Christmas music, arts and craft vendors, holiday food, hot chocolate, Cowtown exhibit, pictures with Santa, and beautiful lights around the grounds. The event runs every Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 6pm-9pm November 28rd thru December 7th and then nightly December 12th thru December 23rd.
Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
December 1st-December 29th
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!December 1st: SINGO & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 5th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 6th: Brett Bartschi, Meet-A-Mutt, Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 7th: Orange Walls & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 8th: SINGO & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 12th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 13th: Trailer Hippies, Meet-A-Mutt, Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 14th: David Welch & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 15th: SINGO & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 19th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 20th: Dawn Loves Nash, Meet-A-Mutt, Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 21st: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 22nd: SINGO & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 24th: Christmas Eve Party
December 26th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 27th: Travis Bowlin & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 28th: Gregg Erwin & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
December 29th: SINGO & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
Live Music at Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
December 1st-December 29th
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!
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
December 1st-December 30th
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.
December 1st: Matty Croxton
December 6th: Lloyd Clark
December 7th: Jadie & Gabe
December 8th: Kristin Tinsley
December 13th: David Welch
December 14th: Connor Priest
December 15th: Eric & Leah
December 20th: MountainTown & Terrioke Friday!
December 21st: Surrender Hill
December 22nd: Joy Hice
December 26th: Matty Croxton
December 27th: Jorge Valenzuela
December 28th: Dave & Nadine
December 29th: Jake on the Lake
December 30th: Ryan LittleEagle
December 1st-December 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Farmers Market
Have some family friendly winter fun with ice skating at the Farmer’s Market! This fun new outdoor ice skating rink is set up at the Blue Ridge Farmers Market, next to the Swan Drive In, on select dates now through January 5th. For just $15 you can skate to your heart’s content! After your skate, warm up with hot cocoa and other sweet treats from the concessions stand.
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
December 1st-December 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!
December 1st: Justin McCullough & The Off Road Food Truck
December 7th: Halem Albright & The Get Skewers Food Truck
December 8th: Joy Hice & The Get Skewers Food Truck
December 14th: Ryan Davis & The Voodoo Daddy Food Truck
December 15th: Drew Ashworth & The Der Werst Meister Food Truck
December 20th: Gary Wilder & The Get Skewers Food Truck
December 21st: The Orange Walls & The Get Skewers Food Truck
December 22nd: Zach Stitch & The Get Skewers Food Truck
December 23rd: Hunter Flanigan & The Fry Baby Food Truck
December 24th: Kristen Tinsley & The Off Road Food Truck
December 26th: Joy Hice & The Oma Margot Food Truck
December 27th: Layne Denton & The Fry Baby Food Truck
December 28th: Surrender Hill & The Off-Road Food Truck
December 29th: Halem Albright & The Eggroll Boyz Food Truck
December 30th: Brett Cantrell & The Der Werst Meister Food Truck
December 31st: Surrender Hill & The Der Werst Meister Food Truck
December 1st-December 31st
Location: Union County Community Center
Come walk through a winter wonderland of stunning trees at Union County Community Center’s annual Tour of Trees! The event will feature over 50 beautifully decorated trees & wreaths from local businesses. There will also be a gingerbread village and lots of holiday fun! Tour of Trees runs Tuesdays-Saturdays from 7:30am-8pm and Sundays & Mondays 7:30am-5pm, all month long!
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
December 1st-December 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!
December 1st: Jorge Valenzuela
December 7th: Nick Stuard
December 8th: Brooke Bagwell
December 14th: Gregg Erwin
December 15th: Chad Bowmar
December 21st: Jon Kinsey
December 22nd: Ryan LittleEagle
December 26th: Charles Iverson
December 28th: Andrew Katter
December 29th: Lindsay Beth Harper
December 31st: Jerry Sorn
December 2nd-December 30th
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!
December 5th-December 14th
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
December 5th: American Sign
December 6th-8th: Holiday Joy in Watercolors Workshop
December 7th: Alcohol Ink Ornaments
December 10th: Wood Carving Workshop
December 12th: American Sign
December 14th: Let it Snow Stained Glass
December 6th-December 7th
Location: Mount Moriah Baptist Church
Remember the true meaning of Christmas with a Nativity Drive Thru at Mount Moriah Baptist Church in Blue Ridge! The event runs rain or shine Friday, December 6th- Saturday, December 7th from 6:30pm-8pm.
Free Alice and Wonderland & Pop Art Expo
December 6th-December 8th
Location: 4 Elements Art
Come on down the rabbit hole with an Alice and Wonderland themed art event at 4 Elements Fine Art Center! All your favorite Alice and Wonderland characters will be brought to life through stunning and unique art pieces. There will also be art featuring Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Marvel, and more! Admission is FREE and includes drinks, a 9x12 print, and a $15 gift card. The event runs December 6th-8th: Friday 5-9 pm, Saturday 11 am - 8 pm & Sunday 11 am - 6 pm.
Live Music at Misty Mountain Hops
December 6th-December 27th
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!
December 6th: Greg Erwin
December 7th: Matthew McCartney
December 8th: Soup Kitchen Toy Drive
December 13th: Travis Bowlin
December 14th: Jeff Seabolt and David Herring
December 20th: Cannon Tyler
December 21st: Jason Lee Wilson & James County
December 27th: Will Drew
Live Music at Crane Creek Vineyards
December 6th-December 28th
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!
December 6th: Yappy Hour & Stone House Soup & Acoustics Fridays
December 7th: Ryan Taylor Price
December 13th: Yappy Hour & Stone House Soup & Acoustics Fridays
December 14th: Holden Le Dinh
December 20th: Yappy Hour & Stone House Soup & Acoustics Fridays
December 21st: Winter Solstice
December 27th: Yappy Hour & Stone House Soup & Acoustics Fridays
December 28th: Kayla Jacquelyn
December 7th
Location: First Baptist Church
Enjoy the retelling of Jesus’s birth at First Baptist Church this holiday season! There will be live stable animals, a Shepards tent, textile shop, spice shop, and the Bethlehem Bakery! Drop on by First Baptist Church December 7th at 9:30am for all the family friendly fun!
Holly Jolly Christmas & Breakfast with Santa
December 7th
Location: Union County Community Center
Bring the whole family to Blairsville for a day of holiday fun! There will be a free breakfast with Santa, exciting reindeer games, festive crafts, train rides, writing letters to Santa, and caroling with the school choir! Come on down to the Union County Community Center from 8am-11am for this free, festive, family fun event!
December 7th
Location: Old Copperhill Ball Field
Who doesn’t love a family-friendly Christmas market? Head to the Old Copperhill Ball Field for the Copperhill Christmas Market! All day long there will be Christmas vendors, prizes, a car show, and the Kiwanis Christmas Parade! Drop by December 7th between 8am-6pm for all the fun!
St. Luke's Anglican Church Annual Christmas Bazaar
December 7th
Location: St. Luke's Anglican Church
St. Luke's Anglican Church in Blue Ridge is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar! There will be all kinds of hand-crafted goods available like hand painted barn quilts, pinecone wreathes, artisan jams & jellies, delicious casseroles and more! There will also be silent auction as well. All proceeds assist families in the Blue Ridge community. The event runs from 9am-3pm.
December 7th
Location: Fannin County Public Library
Bring the little ones in their best Whoville costumes to Fannin County Public Library on December 7th for their Merry Grinchmas event! There will be a reading of Dr. Suess’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas, games, crafts, and cookies & drinks for all attendees!
December 7th
Location: Union County Farmers Market
Transport yourself to a quaint European town for Christmas at the Kris Kringle Mountain Market at the Union County Farmers Market in Blairsville! This European style Outdoor Holiday Market has over 100 vendors offering food, crafts, and produce.
Copperhill Kiwanis Club Annual Christmas Parade
December 7th
Location: Downtown McCaysville & Copperhill
This annual event in Copperhill & McCaysville provides a fun and celebratory atmosphere for family and friends! Occurring on the first Saturday in December each year, this parade features a myriad of floats and high school marching bands. Come and support the Copperhill Kiwanis Club! The parade begins at 2pm!
Blairsville Christmas Parade & Tree Lighting
December 7th
Location: Blairsville Historic Downtown Square
The Annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting is back in Blairsville! There will also be carol singing, the tree lighting, and the nighttime parade at 6pm. Don’t miss out on the fun!
December 7th
Location: Ducktown, TN
Come celebrate Christmas in Tennessee with the 6th annual Christmas celebration in Ducktown! There will be live music from local groups starting at 4pm. Then the big event, the tree lighting will begin at 6pm with a Christmas parade to follow at 6:30pm. Don’t miss out!
December 7th-December 28th
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!
December 7th: Breaking Point
December 14th: Marty Manous
December 21st: The Varden
December 28th: Gregg Erwin and 200 Proof
Live Music at Grapes & Ladders Winery
December 7th-December 28th
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.
December 7th: Jack & the Bean Sprouts
December 12th: Open Mic Night
December 13th: Brad Tolson and Friends for a Rockin’ the Ladder Jam
December 15th: Brett Cantrell
December 19th: Open Mic Night
December 21st: Billy Wilkie
December 22nd: Chris Cloud
December 26th: Open Mic Night
December 28th: Jordan Denton
December 8th
Location: Fannin County Family Connection
Enjoy a scenic drive through the North Georgia Mountains to admire some of the best decorated Christmas homes in the area with the Christmas Tour of Homes! Ticket holders will meet at the Fannin County Family Connection Community Room for holiday refreshments between 11am and 2pm. You will then receive your map and directions to start your tour. You may tour homes from 1pm-5pm. Tickets are $30 a person and all proceeds benefit Fannin County Family Connection to assist in the operation of the Food Pantry and other programming which supports a community of healthy and safe children and families.
December 11th
Location: The Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm
Enjoy a delicious winter wine dinner at the Tavern at Old Toccoa Farm! The evening will feature a curated selection of exquisite dishes paired with Copper Cane wine. The 5-course meal, plus a dessert course will be $135 a person, only 50 spots available!
Breaking Clays and Giving Back
December 13th
Location: Noontootla Creek Farms
Get excited for Noontootla’s Clay Shooting Tournament: Breaking Clays and Giving Back! This fun day of friendly competition will benefit the North Georgia Mountain Crisis Network. Tickets are $125 a person. All the fun kicks off at 9am.
North Georgia Chamber Symphony Holiday Concert
December 13th
Location: Blairsville Historical Courthouse on the Square
Get into the holiday spirit with a concert from the North Georgia Chamber Symphony! There will be a wide variety of music from traditional carols to Christmas pop songs you know and love, and a big finale of Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride! The concert begins at 7pm and admission is free!
Holiday Events at Concerts at First Baptist Church
December 13th-December 24th
Location: First Baptist Church
Enjoy a night of music and worship at First Baptist Church for their Christmas Community Concert! The show will take place on the church porch and will include a choir, handbells, and special guest, Kenny Evans. The show kicks off at 6pm December 13th. Then on the 15th be sure to come back out for “A Christmas Prayer” musical presented by the First Baptist Church worship choir. That show will begin at 6pm as well. And finally join in a beautiful candlelit Christmas Eve service at 5pm on December 24th.
December 14th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Come on out to Mountain Country Christmas in Lights on December 14th for a special worship experience! Macedonia Baptist Church Worship Choir will be leading a Christmas worship experience and concert at 7pm in the Anderson Music Hall.
Christmas Tree Lighting at Vogel State Park
December 14th
Location: Vogel State Park
Come celebrate the holidays at the beautiful Vogel State Park! Hayrides will take guests from the Visitor’s Center to the ball field where hot chocolate and hot cider will be offered starting at 4pm. At 5pm Santa arrives and caroling starts at 5:30pm! Then at 6pm the big event starts with the lighting of a 35-foot Blue Spruce tree. Bring with you a blanket or chair to watch the lighting of the tree as well as an unwrapped gift for a child up to the age of 12 (no toy guns, knives, or dangerous items). All the toys will be given out by the Union County Sheriff's Department as part of the GIVE-A-GIFT toy drive.
December 14th
Location: Mercier Orchards
Festive fun is coming to the farm this holiday season, with visits with Santa and cookie decorating. From 11am-3pm you can snag some photos with the big man himself and decorate some Christmas cookies in the bakery.
December 14th
Location: Paradise Hills Cabins Spa-Winery
Come enjoy a festive day at Paradise Hills! There will be a cookie contest, a ugly sweater contest, live music, selfies with Buddy the Elf, and the opportunity to paint a wine glass. There’s no cover charge for entry and the fun starts at noon!
3rd Annual Christmas in North Georgia Benefit Concert
December 15th
Location: Epworth Community Club
Get into the holiday spirit at Epworth Community Club’s 3rd Annual Christmas in North Georgia Benefit Concert! The show will feature music performed by the Tri-State Community Band, Epworth Community Band, and Special Guest, the NTS Homeschool Band. The show kicks off Sunday, December 15th at 3pm.
December 19th-December 22nd
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Who doesn’t love the Christmas classic A Charlie Brown Christmas!? Watch as the adorable kids ofSunny D’s Children’s Theater put on this beloved show! Shows are Thursday & Friday at 6:30pm, Saturday at 2pm, 5pm, and 7pm, and Sunday 2pm & 5pm. You won’t want to miss it!
December 31st
Location: Fannin County Library
Come on out for this family friendly New Year’s celebration, at noon instead of midnight! Fannin County Library will have games, crafts, a New Years countdown, and a balloon drop! All the fun goes from 11:30am-12:30pm December 31st.
December 31st
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue
Get ready to rock into the new year at Tooney’s! The Shannon York Band will be there to keep you dancing all night long, or at least until midnight! Plus there will be party favors, selfie booths, and a balloon drop at midnight! It’s going to be fun night!
December 31st
Location: Paradise Hills
Celebrate the start of a new year at Paradise Hills with a fun pre-party at 2pm! Your $85 ticket to the coolest private party in town includes live music, heavy appetizers, sparkling wine toast and holiday swag for every guest; wine & beer will also be available for purchase.
December 31st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Ring in the new year with a dazzling firework show at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Enjoy food vendors and a fireworks show at 8pm.
