Fall Festivals in the Mountains
We're ready for cooler days, blue skies, brightly colored red and gold leaves, apple pickin', cider drinking and fall festivals in the mountains. Here's a list of some of the best!

Sept – Apple U-Pick at Mercier Orchards, . Fall in Blue Ridge is always kicked off by Apple U-Pick and tractor rides. The largest apple orchard in the southeast, is known as Southern Living Magazine's "favorite roadside apple market," but it is much, much more. For over 80 years, the Mercier family has been welcoming visitors to taste the fruits of the mountains. Saturdays and Sundays; call to confirm 706-632-3411.
Oct 6 - Oct 14 - Georgia Mountain Fall Festival, Begins the first Friday in October and lasts for 9 days, arts and craft vendors, exciting music performances, carnival rides, fair food, games and more!
Oct 7- 15 – Cherry Log Fall Festival, First two weekends of October, Downtown Cherry Log, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Homemade breakfast and lunch, arts and crafts, homemade cakes, bluegrass, gospel and country music
Oct 7 - 8 - John C. Campbell Fall Festival - Always the first full weekend in October at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Celebrate Appalachian heritage, featuring a wide variety of craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and much more. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Oct 7- 8 – Georgia Marble Festival, First weekend in October at the Lee Newton Memorial Park, Jasper, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This two-day celebration includes a road race, parade, expo, fine arts exhibit, arts & crafts booths, entertainment, children's area, business expo and tours of the marble quarry.
Oct 7- 8 - Indian Summer Festival, First weekend in October, at the Woody Gap School in, Suches, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. On the grounds of Georgia's Smallest Public School. Activities and family entertainment, pottery, quilts, homemade goodies, stained glass, folk art and more.
Oct 14 – Blue Ridge Marching Band Festival, Fannin County High football field, 1 to 9:30 p.m. More than 2,000 marching band members from nearly two dozen high school bands are expected to participate. Bands will range in size from approximately 40 members to more than 150 members.

Oct 14 – 15 – Fall Arts in the Park, Second weekend in October in the Downtown Blue Ridge City Park, Blue Ridge, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fine art, great food, fall colors on the trees and on the canvases. Enjoy the small-town charm of Blue Ridge at one of our signature events, Fall Arts in the Park. This fall arts and crafts festival features hundreds of regional artists and craftsmen. Special events for the kids.
Oct 14 – 22 – Georgia Apple Festival, Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, the second two weekends in October. Over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations. There is also a parade and antique car show each year.
Oct 14 – 22 – Sorghum Festival, Meeks Park, Blairsville, the second two weekends in October. Georgia's official Sorghum Festival, one of the longest running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the event. Bluegrass music, cloggers plus a variety of artists and craftsmen.
Oct 21 – 22 – Heritage Days Festival, The third full weekend in October, Talking Rock, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The little town of Talking Rock will be filled with booths featuring a wide variety of arts, crafts and antiques. Ride the rail with hobbyists. There will be interesting demonstrations for the young and old, Bluegrass and Southern Gospel Music and good food.
Oct 20 - 22 - Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes, Self-guided tour that features amazing homes throughout the area featuring unique and diverse architectural and building styles.
Oct 21 - Annual Paws in the Park, The third weekend in October in the Downtown Blue Ridge, City Park. Pet parade, costume contest, blessing of the animals, pet photos, vendors, micro-chipping and more! Be sure to stay for the Ultimate Air Dogs Dock Diving Competition.

Oct 21 - Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival, Hiawassee at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Crat brews, delicious food, regional arts & crafts, and lots of Appalachian & Americana music! 11 am to 5 pm.
Oct 21 – 22 – Gold Rush Days Festival, Always the third full weekend in October, in Downtown Dahlonega, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thousands come to see fall colors and celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event.
Oct 21 - 29 - Harvest Sale of Blue Ridge, the third and fourth weekend of October at the Fannin County Agricultural Center in Blue Ridge, Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm. Shop handmade items from local craftsmen and artisans.
Oct 27 – 29 – Mountain Moonshine Festival, Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. The Moonshine Festival has as part of its festivities one of the largest auto shows in the Eastern US. The car show is located at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, and the festival spreads throughout historic downtown Dawsonville’s welcoming hometown streets.

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Oct 14 — Oct 15
Fall Arts in the ParkDowntown Blue Ridge
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fall Arts in the Park
Downtown Blue Ridge Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144
Oct 21
Annual Paws in the ParkBlue Ridge , GA 30513
Oct 6 — Oct 14
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival1311 Music Hall Rd
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
1311 Music Hall Rd Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-4191
Oct 7 — Oct 15
Cherry Log Fall Festival341 Cherry Log Street
Cherry Log, GA 30522
Cherry Log Fall Festival
341 Cherry Log Street Cherry Log, GA 30522
Oct 7 — Oct 8
John C. Campbell Fall FestivalOne Folk School Road
Brasstown, NC 28902
John C. Campbell Fall Festival
One Folk School Road Brasstown, NC 28902 (800) 365-5724
Oct 7 — Oct 8
Annual Georgia Marble Festival500 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Jasper , GA 30143
Annual Georgia Marble Festival
500 Veterans Memorial Blvd Jasper , GA 30143 (706) 692-5600
Oct 7 — Oct 8
Indian Summer Festival2331 State Highway 60
Suches, GA 30572
Indian Summer Festival
2331 State Highway 60 Suches, GA 30572 (706) 973-0289
Oct 14
Blue Ridge Mountains Marching Band Festival360 Rebel Circle
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Blue Ridge Mountains Marching Band Festival
360 Rebel Circle Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 633-3669
Oct 14 — Oct 22
Georgia Apple Festival1729 South Main Street
Ellijay, GA 30540
Georgia Apple Festival
1729 South Main Street Ellijay, GA 30540 (706) 635-7400
Oct 14 — Oct 22
Annual Sorghum Festival490 Meeks Park Road
Blairsville, GA 30512
Annual Sorghum Festival
490 Meeks Park Road Blairsville, GA 30512 (706) 897-4784
Oct 21 — Oct 22
Heritage Days Festival4675 Highway 136 West
Talking Rock, GA 30175
Heritage Days Festival
4675 Highway 136 West Talking Rock, GA 30175 (706) 253-5515
Oct 20 — Oct 22
Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes266 Orvin Lance Dr., Ste. 4
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes
266 Orvin Lance Dr., Ste. 4 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (423) 241-1512
Oct 21
Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival
1311 Music Hall Road Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-4191
Oct 21 — Oct 22
Gold Rush Days FestivalDahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Gold Rush Days Festival
Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce Dahlonega, GA 30533 (706) 864-3513
Oct 21 — Oct 29
Harvest Sale of Blue Ridge43 Station Ridge Road
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Harvest Sale of Blue Ridge
43 Station Ridge Road Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Oct 27 — Oct 29
Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show415 Hwy 53
Dawsonville, Georgia 30534
Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show
415 Hwy 53 Dawsonville, Georgia 30534 (706) 216-5273
Sep 30 — Oct 1
Apple U-Pick at Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge Drive
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Apple U‑Pick at Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 (706) 632-3411