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GEORGIA APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

GEORGIA APPLE BLOSSOM FESTIVAL

TASTE OF ELLIJAY

TASTE OF ELLIJAY

GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL

GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL

APPLE ARTS

APPLE ARTS

Annual Events

Please visit our Calendar of Events for up to date postings of all community events. All events are subject to change.

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Category: October

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During the same weekends as the Apple Festival we have Apple Arts in historic downtown Ellijay. A smaller version of the Apple Festival is set up on the square allowing you to enjoy a festival with easy access to local shops and restaurants. There is no admission charge for this event and it is pet friendly.

For additional information, call the Gilmer Chamber at 706-635-7400 or go to Apple Arts.

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Category: October

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The biggest event of the year in Ellijay is the Georgia Apple Festival Arts & Crafts Show. In its 45th year the Georgia Apple Festival has grown from humble beginnings to be one of the largest and most well-attended festivals in Georgia.  Celebrating fall and the apple harvest, the Apple Festival features handmade, handcrafted arts and crafts, live entertainment, beauty pageant, car show, parade, delicious treats from fried Oreos to gyros, and all things apple. The Apple Festival is held the 2nd and 3rd full weekends in October at the Lions Club Fairgrounds.

For additional information, call 706-636-4500 or go to Georgia Apple Festival.

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Category: October

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Always on October 31, the City of Ellijay offers a safe opportunity for children to Trick or Treat downtown Ellijay. There are usually a variety of other events to make Halloween and Trick or Treating downtown more fun!

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Category: November

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Ellijay salutes our veterans with a downtown celebration and parade.

For information on the  Veteran's Day Celebration contact the the Ellijay Lions Club at 706-635-5901.

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Category: December

Light Up Ellijay

Each year Downtown Ellijay hosts a themed event with a beautiful night time parade with floats covered in lights. Come see Santa Claus, then visit the beautifully decorated stores downtown, while enjoying some hot chocolate.

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Category: February

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Does a weekend full of ground hogs, coffee infused with wine, food trucks, live music, four course meals, and delicious WINE sound good to you? Are you sick of being cold and cooped up in the house? Get out and enjoy our Ellijay Wine Country vineyards in February for our Wine About Winter weekend!

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Category: March

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Located in the Downtown Ellijay, enjoy a celebration of St. Patrick's Day events with your favorite furry friends including a parade, pet contests, entertainment, vendors, and much more. 

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Category: May

Taste of Ellijay in Downtown Ellijay

Taste of Ellijay features everything culinary that Gilmer County has to offer. Restaurants will be offering sample of their finest flavors. There is no cost for admission, samples will be $1-$4. Located on North Main Street in Downtown Ellijay,  everyone is invited to treat their taste buds!

For additional information, go to Taste of Ellijay

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Category: May

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Save the first full weekend in May for the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival, an exciting event in East Ellijay, Georgia with over 50 hand-selected, regional vendors offering food, art, crafts, a business expo and more.

For additional information, call the Gilmer Chamber at 706-635-7400 or go to Georgia Apple Blossom Festival

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Category: June

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Gilmer Arts & the Gilmer Chamber present the annual Plein Air - Art in the Mountains each year in June celebrating open air painting in the scenic locations that Ellijay and Gilmer County have to offer including parks, vinyeards, farms, orchards and more. There are quick draw competitions, a best in show, reception and auction.

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Category: July

Downtown Ellijay Independence Day Celebration

Downtown Ellijay is the place to be to celebrate our nation’s independence. Come enjoy the parade at 6pm followed by activities all around town and fireworks at dark. For information on this year’s events, please visit: Calendar of Events.

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Category: August

Gilmer County Fair

The Gilmer County Fair in Ellijay offers entertainment for the whole family including Peachtree Rides, live entertainment, and an exhibition featuring: Quilts, Agriculture, Crafts, Food, Canning, Baking, Sewing, Needlework, Art, Flowers, Photography, and more. Located at the Lions Club Fairgrounds.

For additional information, contact the Ellijay Lions Club at 706-635-5901.

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