October is finally here and that means festival season is now in full swing! This month not only can you look forward to cool mountain weather and the beautiful changing of the trees; but you’ll find all kinds of exciting events & festivals happening around Blue Ridge and the surrounding areas. Check out our October newsletter to see what’s in store for you this month in the mountains:
October 1st-October 6th
Location: Buck Bald Brewing
Why not celebrate Oktoberfest in Copperhill at Buck Bald Brewing! From now until October 6th they will have delicious beer, pretzels, and all kinds of fun on their large outdoor patio. So what are you waiting for!? Put those lederhosens on and come on down!October 1st-October 10th
Location: Hamilton Gardens
Head to the beautiful Hamilton Gardens in Hiawassee GA Thursday nights for their Acoustic Sunsets Concert Series. The event takes place every Thursday night through October 10th 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!October 1st-October 13th
Location: Blue Ridge 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.October 1st-October 18th
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!October 1st: Trapt
October 18th: Pony Bradshaw
October 3rd-October 31st
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.October 3rd: Open Mic with Brad Tolson
October 5th: Chris Cloud
October 6th: Mike Bellotti and Friends
October 10th: Open Mic with Brad Tolson
October 11th: Brad Tolson and Friends for a Rockin’ the Ladder Jam
October 12th: David Ellis
October 13th: David Ellis
October 17th: Open Mic with Brad Tolson
October 19th: Billy Wilkie
October 20th: Wyatt Espalin
October 24th: Open Mic with Brad Tolson
October 25th: Trivia Night
October 26th: Road Kill Rangers
October 31st: Open Mic with Brad Tolson
October 3rd-October 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!October 3rd: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 4th: Meet-A-Mutt, Bike Night! w/ Nam Knights, and Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 5th: Grumptoberfest & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 6th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 10th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 11th: Meet-A-Mutt & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 12th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 13th: Singo w/ Becky & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 17th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 18th: Meet-A-Mutt & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 19th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 20th: Singo w/ Becky & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 24th: Karaoke & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 25th: Meet-A-Mutt & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 26th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 27th: Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 31st: Scaryaoke Halloween Party & Scrappy’s Dog House Food Truck
October 4th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Celebrate 25 years of Blue Ridge Community Theater with the first-ever Theater Gala and Hall of Fame. This event will have hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, an auction, and performances from Jim Richter, Patti Carreau, and the Sunny D kids. Tickets are $29.25 per adult. October 4th-October 6th
Location: Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
Come on out to Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery the first weekend an October for live music, food, wine, and fun! Bring along a new and unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots as your entry fee! Visit Bear Claw Vineyards on Friday from 4pm-8pm, Saturday from 12pm-9pm, and Sunday from 12pm-5:30pm.October 4th-October 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!October 4th: Cannon Tyler
October 5th: Daisychain
October 12th: Steve Vaclavik
October 18th: Dawn Loves Nash
October 19th: Erica Lee Sunshine
October 25th: Hunter Blalock
October 26th: Dr. Paul & Paul Constantine
October 4th-October 26th
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!October 4th: Farmhouse Fridays
October 5th: Scott Clayton & Andy Johnson
October 11th: Farmhouse Fridays
October 12th: Mountain Gypsy
October 18th: Farmhouse Fridays
October 19th: Struck by Lightning & Holden Le Dinh
October 25th: Farmhouse Fridays
October 26th: Chris Carpenter & Kayla Jacquelyn
October 4th-October 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. October 4th: Lloyd Clark
October 5th: Surrender Hill
October 6th: Road Kill Rangers
October 11th: David Welch
October 12th: Connor Priest
October 13th: Gabe Myers
October 18th: Daisy Chain & Terrioke Friday
October 19th: Jadie & Gabe
October 20th: Joy Hice
October 25th: Dave & Nadine
October 26th: Man Bites Dog
October 27th: Eric & Leah
October 4th-October 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!October 4th-October 28th
Location: Cherry Log, GA
Explore the beauty of North Georgia on a guided hiking tour with the Benton MacKaye Trail Association. They offer 2-4 hikes a month varying in difficulty from easy, leisurely hikes to moderately difficult hikes.
October 4th: Shady Falls Trailhead to Lake Blue Ridge and Back. DOG-FRIENDLY. Moderate 8 miles.
October 12th: GA Maintenance Trip.
October 18th: BMT Highway 515 to Weaver Creek and return. DOG-FRIENDLY. Easy 5 miles.
October 28th: Yonah Preserve in Cleveland. Easy to moderate 5 miles.
October 5th
Location: Fannin County High School Football Field
If you love the sounds of a marching band this is the event for you! Over 2,000 marching band members will be in attendance so the Fannin County football field will be filled with the sounds of music! The bands will range in size from 40 members to 150+ members. Join us on October 5th for all the fun!October 5th
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!October 5th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Pay tribute to Neil Diamond and his amazing legacy at the Neil Diamond Tribute Concert at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Steve Kelly and the Cherry Cherry Band are an award winning tribute experience that will rock the house down with all of Diamond’s greatest hits! You won’t want to miss it! Tickets are $25+ handling.October 5th
Location: Chattahoochee National Forest
Race through the Chattahoochee National Forest in this 50K race that consists of 20 miles of the Benton MacKaye trail, 2 miles of Hidden trails and 9 miles of Forest Service roads. This race is for the most experienced of runners and will be an exciting challenge for all. The race will also include live music and a hot meal! Registration ends October 6th. October 5th
Location: Noontootla Creek Farms
Enjoy a fun celebration of fall and Noontootla Creek Farms 70th Anniversary on October 5th! There will be pumpkin patches, corn mazes, casting classes, shotgun demos, fair food & brews and much more! You won't want to miss it!October 5th
Location: Old Epworth School
This wonderful fall festival at the Old Epworth School takes place on October 5th and will be filled with craft vendors, good food, music, raffles, games, bounce houses and more. Entry is free but donations are welcome!October 5th-October 6th
Location: Woody Gap School
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The Indian Summer Festival is a fun fall festival that takes place every October at Georgia’s smallest public school. There will be vendors selling pottery, quilts, jewelry, homemade goods, leather crafts, furniture and so much more; as well as live music and food vendors. This year’s event takes place October 5th & 6th, don’t miss out!October 5th-October 6th
Location: John C. Campbell Folk School
Head just over the state line to John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC for some fall fun! This year’s event will feature a wide variety of craft vendors, demonstrations, live music & dancing, delicious food, and family fun! The fun runs October 5th & 6th from 10am-5pm.October 5th-October 6th
Location: Lee Newton Park
This year Jasper, Georgia celebrates it’s 42nd Annual Georgia Marble Festival! Join in the fun October 5th & 6th where there will be live music, a kids zone, fun runs, live demonstrations of marble & granite sculpting, delicious food, arts & crafts, a parade, and so much more! The event will take place at Lee Newton Park on Saturday from 10am-6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm.October 5th-October 13th
Location: Downtown Cherry Log
The Cherry Log Fall Festival happens every year on the first two weekends in October (October 5th-13th). This year’s event will include arts and crafts, homemade goodies and treats, bluegrass, country, and gospel music and of course lots of fall fun in Downtown Cherry Log!October 5th-October 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.htmlOctober 5th: Autumn Leaves in Stained Glass
October 5th: Alcohol Ink Painted Pendants
October 22nd: Wood Carving Workshop
October 24th & 25th: Stained Glass Workshop
October 26th: Envisioning Vistas
October 26th: Fiction Writing Exercises Workshop
October 5th-October 26th
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!October 5th-October 26th
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!October 5th: Mark Miller
October 12th: Wyatt Espalin
October 19th: Craig McGriff
October 26th: Halloween Party 2024
October 5th-October 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.October 5th-October 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!October 5th: Man Bites Dog & The Chef in a Box Food Truck
October 6th: The Loose Shoes Band & The Off Road Food Truck
October 12th: Drew Ashworth & The Get Skewers Food Truck
October 13th: Surrender Hill & The Get Skewers Food Truck
October 19th: Brett Cantrell & The Off Road Food Truck
October 20th: CJ Prather & The Fry Baby Food Truck
October 26th: Surrender Hill & The Sweet Cheeks Food Truck
October 27th: Joy Hice & The Der Wurst Meister Food Truck
October 5th-October 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!October 5th: Harold Crowder and Mountain Dogs Food Truck
October 6th: Jorge Valenzuela and Mountain Dogs Food Truck
October 12th: The Big Dogs and and Mountain Dogs Food Truck
October 13th: Drew Ashworth and Mountain Dogs Food Truck
October 19th: Gregg Erwin and Mountain Dogs Food Truck
October 20th: Chad Bowmar and Off Road Grill Food Truck
October 26th: Gino Finelli and Dragon Ass Food Truck
October 26th: Comedy Night with Timothy Banister
October 27th: Joel Keeley and Pork Ur Fork BBQ Food Truck
October 5th-October 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.October 5th: Chris Carpenter
October 12th: Dr. Paul
October 26th: Scott Stambaugh
October 31st: Troy Underwood
October 7th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Get ready for the 2025 theater season at Blue Ridge Community Theater at their kickoff party! There will be food, drinks, and the big reveal of the 2025 season at the end of the night. Following the reveal stay after to chat with the directors about their upcoming shows. It's going to be a fun night celebrating theater and the arts!October 7th-October 28th
Location: Tooney’s Music Venue
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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!October 11th
Location: First United Methodist Church Blairsville
Join in the fall fun at First United Methodist Church in Blairsville! It’ll be a day filled with baked goods, bbq, hot cocoa, hand crafted goods, a silent auction, and even a Christmas workshop to get you ready for the upcoming holiday season! The event runs all day from 9am-6pm. Admission is free! October 11th-October 19th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Every fall in Hiawassee the Georgia Mountain Fall Festival comes to town! This year’s Fall Fest takes place at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds from October 11th-13th & October 17th-19th. There will be carnival rides, craft vendors, delicious food, musical performances, a stunt show, a cowboy show, educational demonstrations, and so much more!October 12th-October 13th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge
One of Blue Ridge’s most favorite events is back this fall on October 12th & 13th for Fall Arts in the Park. Take in beautiful art, great live musical performances, and delicious food. Plus you’ll get a chance to admire the stunning and colorful fall trees that surround Downtown Blue Ridge and Veterans Memorial Park. October 12th-October 20th
Location: Meeks Park
Blairsville’s famous Sorghum Festival is back for the 55th year in a row! Join in the fun at Meeks Park October 12th & 13th and October 19th & 20th. The fun starts October 12th at 10am with a kickoff parade and then there will be crafters, cloggers, educational demonstrations, bluegrass music and more!October 12th-October 20th
Location: Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
Ellijay is the Apple Capital of Georgia, so fall brings around their amazing annual Georgia Apple Festival! With over 250+ vendors, live music, demonstrations and so much more it’s sure to be a blast! Visit the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds on weekends October 12th & 13th and October 19th & 20th to have an ‘apple’lachian good time! Admission is $10 a person.October 12th-October 20th
Location: Downtown Ellijay
And happening at the same time in Ellijay is the Georgia Apple Festival’s sister festival, the Apple Arts Festival. This festival hosts a variety of food & craft vendors in Downtown Ellijay and is completely free! You can even bring along your pup for all the fun!
October 17th-October 31st
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Get in the Halloween spirit with Mel Brook’s Young Frankenstein the Musical at Blue Ridge Community Theater! Following in the footsteps of his grandfather, Fredrick Frankenstein animates his own creature who inevitably escapes the lab. Hilarity ensues as Frankenstein chases the creature across the countryside of Transylvania! Shows are Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. The show runs October 17th-November 3rd. Please call the box office at 706-632-9191 for tickets.October 18th-October 20th
Location: All Around Blue Ridge
See some of the most spectacular homes in North Georgia showcased at this great annual event! Admire these incredible homes and get an idea for your dream mountain home October 18th thru October 20th.October 19th
Location: Angry Hops Brewing
Celebrate Angry Hops’ amazing 3 years in business at their anniversary party! Natti Love Joys will be performing and Oma Margot’s German Food Truck will be serving up delicious German eats! All the fun kicks off at 4pm!October 19th
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.October 19th: 2nd Annual Applefest Finale. Super Late Models.
October 19th
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
This ‘pawesome’ annual event includes you and your favorite furry friend! This year’s Paws in the Park takes place Saturday, October 19th in Downtown Blue Ridge City Park and includes a pet parade, a costume contest, pet photos, blessing of the animals, and much more!October 19th
Location: Vertical Church Blairsville
Vertical Church in Blairsville will be hosting a Fall Festival open to the community! There will be live music, food trucks, face painting, games, wagon rides, and a pumpkin patch. All the fun runs from 10am-6pm. October 19th-October 20th
Location: Downtown Talking Rock
Pay a visit to Talking Rock, GA for the Annual Heritage Days Festival. Arts & crafts, antiques, live music, great food, a rubber duck race, and kid-friendly fun await you October 19th & 20th from 9am-5pm.October 19th-October 20th
Location: Downtown Dahlonega
Celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold at Gold Rush Days Festival, October 19th & 20th in downtown Dahlonega. Take in 200+ food and craft vendors all weekend long! This HUGE event always features amazing craftsmen, fantastic musicians, and has been voted as one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.October 19th-October 27th
Location: Fannin Agricultural Facility
Get some shopping down at the Harvest Sale of Blue Ridge at the Fannin Agricultural Facility this fall. There will be all kinds of handmade items and goods for sale crafted from local artists. The 54th Annual Harvest Sale runs October 19th-20th & October 26th-27th, 9am-5pm.October 25th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Country music star Sara Evans along with special guest, Lee Newton are coming to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds this fall! Known for hits like “Suds in the Bucket,” “A Real Fine Place to Start,” “Perfect” and “A Little Bit Stronger,” Sara Evan’s has earned recognition as the fifth most played female artist at country radio. Don’t miss her performance at the Fairgrounds on October 25th! Tickets are $45+ handling.October 25th-October 27th
Location: Georgia Racing Hall of Fame
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If you love moonshine and cars then Dawsonville’s 57th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show is for you! Happening at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame October 25th-27th there will be hundreds of vintage cars, live music, great food & drinks, a Moonshine Run, and over 300+ vendors! You can even meet legendary race car drivers at this awesome event that is one of the largest car shows in the Eastern U.S.!October 26th
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
The Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds also puts on the Appalachian Brew and Music Festival every year. This awesome event takes place October 26th and you can expect great craft brews from local breweries, delicious food from local vendors, and lots of Americana and Bluegrass music! You won’t want to miss these great events at the Fairgrounds!October 26th
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!October 26th
Location: Downtown Hiawassee Square
More fall fun awaits in Downtown Hiawassee for North Mt. Zion’s 3rd Annual Fall Festival! The event will include 40+ vendors, food trucks, live entertainment, a chili cook-off, bake sale & free kids activities. All the fun runs 10am-4pm. Admission is FREE! October 26th-October 27th
Location: Project Chimps
Dress up and head to Project Chimps October 26th & 27th for “Chimp or Treat”. Not only will kids get a goodie bag full of treats but they’ll also get a close-up look of the chimpanzees in their habitat.October 27th
Location: Grumpy Old Men Brewing
Bring your pup to Grumpy Old Men Brewing on October 27th 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. Come on out to this FREE event from 12:30pm-6:00pm.October 29th
Location: Blue Ridge Community Theater
Learn more about the area with haunting tales and legends told by local storytellers for Haunts and Harvest at Blue Ridge Community Theater. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students. October 30th
Location: House of Prayer Blairsville
Kick off the Halloween festivities early with Trunk or Treat at House of Prayer in Blairsville. There will be food, candy, and hayrides for the whole family to enjoy! Come on down! October 31st
Location: Blue Ridge United Methodist Church
Stop by Blue Ridge United Methodist Church on Halloween for Trunk or Treat fun! There will be candy for the kids, live music, free smores & hot chocolate, and hayrides. October 31st
Location: Downtown Blue Ridge
More Halloween fun awaits the kiddos with trick treating in Downtown Blue Ridge on Halloween night! Not only will there be lots of candy but there will also be a costume contest and a pet costume contest for cats & dogs! The fun starts at 4pm! October 31st
Location: Downtown McCaysville, Ga & Copperhill, TN
Bring the kiddos to enjoy some trick or treating in the Twin Cities from the local merchants! The event is FREE and open to all children. The Halloween fun starts at 6pm!October 31st
Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Hiawassee has it’s own Halloween fun at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on October 31st from 5pm-8pm! Bring the kids in their best costumes and get lots of candy from local businesses!October 31st
Location: Meeks Park
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Come on out to Meeks Park on Halloween for candy handouts from local businesses! Kids can trick or treat in this fun, safe environment from 4pm-7pm!
