2024 Ellijay Songwriters Festival
Experience the ultimate musical extravaganza this summer in Ellijay, Georgia, as Nashville and Georgia’s finest songwriters and bands visit the stages of our finest wineries throughout 14 exciting days. With over 50 festival performances being completely free, the Ellijay Songwriters Festival promises an eclectic mix of genres, from country and honky-tonk to pop and rock n’ roll. Take in the breathtaking views, groove to the soulful tunes, and indulge in the vibrant local cuisine as you explore the charming shops and attractions that Ellijay has to offer. Plus, don’t leave your furry friends behind – with plenty of pet-friendly attractions and vineyards, they can join in on the fun too!
Free Performances
Culinary Experience
Plan Your Trip
Buckley Vineyards
Opened in 2021, Buckley Vineyards has a modern farmhouse feel with a vineyard, tasting room, and plenty of outdoor seating.
Butcher & Bottle
Butcher & Bottle is a family owned restaurant that serves seasonal shareable plates, fresh seafood and steaks and other menu items that highlight what the individual seasons have to offer!
Canoe Vineyard & Winery, LLC
Canoe Vineyard and Winery offers fine wine and fun times. Bring your own food or snacks and picnic in the vines!
Cantaberry Restaurant
Specializing in homemade soups, gourmet sandwiches, and fresh salads, the Cantaberry Restaurant offers many crowd pleasures such as the Tomato Basil soup and Chicken Salad as well as many delicious desserts.
Cartecay River Brewing Co.
With a 4 barrel craft brewery, Cartecay River Brewing Company offers a brewery and gathering place for friends.
Cartecay Vineyards
Spend a day with Cartecay Vineyards taking in the picturesque views offered by our vineyards, tasting barn, and outdoor venues while enjoying live musical entertainment and our wines produced with our very own grapes.
Chateau Meichtry Family Winery and Vineyard
Chateau Meichtry is a family owned and operated winery and vineyard offering beautiful scenery and a tasting room with live music entertainment on weekends.
Engelheim Vineyards
Engelheim Vineyards offers a brand new event center, Venue in the Vines, has elegant indoor or delightful outdoor settings with picturesque views of the vineyard.
George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse
The George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse in downtown Ellijay Georgia is a venue bringing you the finest in musical and theatrical entertainment. Available for rent.
Grapes and Ladders Vineyard
Family owned and operated vineyard, winery, and tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating and a quaint and comfortable atmosphere that is pet and kid friendly.
Roo Mountain Vineyards
Nestled just four miles from historic Downtown Ellijay with breathtaking, pristine views of the Blue Ridge foothills, Roo Mountain Vineyards is your destination for comfortable luxury. Taste and savor a curated selection of wines and hard ciders, fresh from the vineyard and made by a team of experienced winemakers, as you explore our winery, tasting room, rooftop garden bar, and more.