Paradise Hills will be featuring live musical performances every Saturday! As always, on stage will be some of the most talented and entertaining local performers. Rain or shine the show will go on - we have our outdoor patio for the sunny days and a 3 season event pavilion for the rainy days. No...
The City of Eatonton invites you to enjoy a full day of authentic BBQ and incredible blues music at The “Peg Leg” Howell BBQ & Blues Festival. This free-admission community celebration takes place at the Eatonton City Center Stage, located behind Barrel 118, 118 N. Jefferson Avenue, in Downtown...
During our 19th annual Picnic in the Garden on Saturday, May 9, the Pecan Grove will be filled with pony rides, face painting, and yard games for all ages. Visitors will also enjoy the beautiful sounds of live music. Prizes will be awarded to those with the best picnic spreads. If you would like to...
Mark your calendars for the second and third weekends in October, and bring your family to Downtown Ellijay for the Apple Arts Festival. This sister festival of the Georgia Apple Festival happens on the same dates and times and adds fun arts & crafts and delicious food to the downtown scene. The...
This year’s Children’s Summer Activities will feature beloved local storytellers Mama Jama and Natalie Jones as well as fun and artistic plant-based activities. These events take place in the Pecan Grove or Visitor Center and are free for children ages 13 and under, $5 per adult. Member discount...
Get ready for sizzling excitement at the 5th Annual Ellijay Bacon Fest! Indulge in mouthwatering bacon-themed dishes, groove to live music, join in the bacon eating contest, and enjoy a variety of games and activities. Best of all, your participation supports a great cause, benefiting the Gilmer...
Join us in beautiful Ellijay, Georgia for the Georgia Apple Festival! In its 55th year, this Arts & Crafts festival features over 250 vendors bringing you the South’s finest handmade goods, festival food, and apple goodies. While we are unable to allow pets onto the fairgrounds, Apple Arts Festival...
Join us on Saturday, October 10, 2026, for the 50th Annual Georgia Apple Festival 5K Road Race, featuring a 5K, a 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk, and the always adorable Tot Trot! Whether you’re racing for a personal best, enjoying a casual morning walk, or cheering on the tiniest trotters, this event is all...
The Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival is a celebration of needle arts, tradition, creativity, and community in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains. Each year, fiber lovers gather to connect, share, shop, and celebrate the crafts that bring us together — and 2026 is shaping up to be...
Join us in Downtown Ellijay on Friday, November 27th, 2026, for the second annual Merry Mountain Town Festival! This event features a parade, holiday arts and craft market, decorating contest, and more!