Top 9 Labor Day Events and Activities in Blue Ridge

Labor Day Weekend is a great time to explore everything Blue Ridge has to offer.

Local events, mountain views, indoor attractions, and great food make it easy to fill a long weekend. Use this guide to find fun ways to relax, play, and enjoy Labor Day weekend in the North Georgia mountains.

Labor Day Events

Outdoor Recreation

Eats & Treats

Entertainment

More Weekend Fun

Labor Day Events

Chateau Meichtry Fundraiser

Spend your Friday evening at Chateau Meichtry for a special fundraiser supporting the Fannin County Family Connection's Family Resource Center. Enjoy an auction, live music by Surrender Hill, and line dancing at this beautiful vineyard and winery.

Location: 1862 Orchard Lane, Talking Rock
Date & Time: Friday, August 29 | 5:30-8:30pm

A woman singing and playing guitar at Chateau Meichtry

Outdoor Recreation

Go Fishing

Fannin County boasts 100 miles of trout streams and holds the title of Georgia’s Trout Fishing Capital. The Toccoa River is especially prized for its trophy-sized catches, but anglers also flock to Rock Creek, Cooper Creek, and Noontootla Creek for prime fishing conditions. It's a top destination for serious trout enthusiasts.

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Golfers can tee off with sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains as their backdrop. Courses in the area, designed by top architects, feature dramatic elevation changes, natural water features, and thoughtfully placed bunkers. It’s a scenic and rewarding challenge for players of all skill levels.

Hit The Water

Labor Day weekend is a great time to hit the water with a rafting trip on the Ocoee River, known for its Class III and IV rapids and the 1996 Olympic course. If you're looking for something more laid-back, tubing on the Toccoa River in Blue Ridge or McCaysville is a relaxing option. You can also try stand-up paddleboarding on Lake Blue Ridge for a calmer, scenic experience.

Blonde girl smiling while laying on a colorful water tube in Blue Ridge Georgia

Eats & Treats

Mercier Orchards

Mercier Orchards is a sweet stop for Labor Day weekend, offering U-pick apples, berries, and orchard tours for all ages. Indulge in fried pies, donuts, and slushies from the bakery and Candy Kitchen, then visit the tasting room for hard cider and fruit wines made on-site.

Location: 8660 Blue Ridge Drive, Blue Ridge

Enjoy Some BBQ, Burgers, and Beer

If you miss the BBQ at the Good Samaritan event, don’t worry! Blue Ridge has plenty of local spots serving up smoky barbecue and mouthwatering burgers. Grab a plate of pulled pork, sink your teeth into a juicy burger, and enjoy an ice-cold beer. Here are a few local favorites to check out:

Jim’s Smokin Que

4971 Gainsville Highway, Blairsville

The Dogwood

520 West Main Street, Blue Ridge

Blue Ridge Mountain Bar-B-Q

3870 East 1st Street, Blue Ridge

The General Ledger

260 West Main St.

Grumpy Old Men Brewing

1315 East Main St.

Entertainment

Vertigo Pinball

Spend part of your Labor Day weekend at Vertigo Pinball and enjoy retro games and a menu full of unique flavors. Play a mix of new and classic pinball machines, grab a drink from the full bar, and try what many say is the best Smashburger in the area.

Location: 322 West Main Street, Suite 1, Blue Ridge

2nd Story Entertainment

Looking to beat the heat? Cool off at 2nd Story Entertainment, a one-of-a-kind mini-golf course set inside a 112-year-old hotel. Play 18 creative holes through themed rooms, plus enjoy giant games, arcade classics, and sweet treats like ice cream and soda.

Location: 733 East Main Street, Suite C, Blue Ridge

Swan Drive-In Theatre

Step back in time at the Swan Drive-In Theatre, a Blue Ridge favorite since 1955 and one of the last remaining drive-ins in Georgia. Catch a double feature of new releases and classics, order dinner and sweets right from your car, and enjoy a timeless movie night under the stars.

Location: 651 Summit Street, Blue Ridge