Fall is officially here and that means it’s time for Festival season! September & October are jam packed with exciting festivals & events that visitors from across the country attend every year. And there’s no better backdrop for these wonderful events than the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains in the fall. See what’s in store for you this fall in the mountains:
Kick off the start of festival season at the Blue Ridge Blues And BBQ Festival! The fun runs all weekend long with a kick-off party on Thursday, September 19th at Toccoa House Properties where there will be food, drinks, and tons of fun! Then enjoy a special Blues Train on Friday, September 20th. This scenic train ride through Blue Ridge will include beer, wine, and light appetizers and then when you return to the pavilion there will be live music, dancing, and a picnic style dinner. And Old Toccoa Farm will be hosting a pre-festival event as well, at their on site restaurant the Tavern! Your ticket will include a bbq dinner, live music, a raffle ticket, festival t-shirt, a VIP Custom Badge, and admission to the festival the following day. Then get ready for the big event on Saturday, September 21st when Downtown Blue Ridge comes to life with incredible blues music, delicious BBQ, shopping and more! Bring your friends and family for all the fun! Admission is $10 a person and children 12 & under are free!
Come celebrate at Cartecay Vineyards biggest event of the year! The event will include grape stomping, live music, wine tastings, craft vendors, delicious food, and much more as a part of their Harvest Celebration. The fun runs all weekend long September 21st-22nd. 
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!
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!
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!
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!
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. 
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.
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! 
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! 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!
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. 
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!
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. 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!
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.
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. 
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! 
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.
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. 
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.! Follow our event calendars posted monthly for more information. And for Halloween fun check out our Halloween events blog: https://www.escapetoblueridge.com/blog/spooky-fun-in-the-mountains
