Annual Events & Festivals
Surround yourself with fun in Georgia's Blue Ridge. Find out about our top annual festivals and events in Blue Ridge.
Events
Upcoming Events in the Area
Find the latest events coming up in Blue Ridge, Georgia. We have festivals and events for all seasons, so there's always something fun happening here!
Live Music
Find live music at our breweries, wineries, small pubs, festivals, concert venues and more all happening in the Blue Ridge area.
All Upcoming Events
Jan 29 — Mar 31
1st Quarter Artist in Residence: Peyton Daughtry ~ Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (The Art Center)420 W. Main Street
Blue RIdge, GA 30513
1st Quarter Artist in Residence: Peyton Daughtry ~ Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association (The Art Center)
420 W. Main Street Blue RIdge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144
Jan 29 — Feb 24
Georgia Clay Council ~ Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center)420 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30555
Georgia Clay Council ~ Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center)
420 West Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30555 (706) 632-2144
Jan 29 — Feb 10
Copperhill Brewery ~ Live Music and Events105 Ocoee Street
Copperhill, TN
Copperhill Brewery ~ Live Music and Events
105 Ocoee Street Copperhill, TN (423) 548-3030
Thursday, Friday & Saturday's at 7:30 pm Sunday's at 2 pm
Jan 29 — Feb 5
The Addams Family ~ Blue Ridge Community Theater2591 East 1st Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
The Addams Family ~ Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 East 1st Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-9191
Jan 29 — Feb 12
Live Music ~ Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery2281 Tennis Court Road
Blue Ridge, GA GA
Live Music ~ Bear Claw Vineyards & Winery
2281 Tennis Court Road Blue Ridge, GA GA (706) 223-3750
Jan 29 — Feb 4
Live Music and Events at Grumpy Old Men Brewing1315 East Main Street
Blue Ridge, Ga 30513
Live Music and Events at Grumpy Old Men Brewing
1315 East Main Street Blue Ridge, Ga 30513 (706) 946-2739
Jan 29
Murder Mystery DinnerMisty Mountain Hops
3300 East First Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Murder Mystery Dinner
3300 East First Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 889-1399
Jan 30 — Feb 28
Guided Hikes with the Benton McKaye Trail Association
Guided Hikes with the Benton McKaye Trail Association
Benton MacKaye Trail Association Guided Hikes BMTA normally schedules four or five hikes per month, some “leisure” hikes that are shorter and easier and some…
Jan 30 — Feb 20
Line Dancing Class at Tooneys100 Blue Ridge Drive
McCaysville, GA 30555
Line Dancing Class at Tooneys
100 Blue Ridge Drive McCaysville, GA 30555 (828) 347-1370
Feb 2 — May 4
Thursday Fun Runs at The Riverwalk100 Blue Ridge Drive
McCaysville, GA 30555
Thursday Fun Runs at The Riverwalk
100 Blue Ridge Drive McCaysville, GA 30555
Feb 3 — Mar 4
Angry Hops Brewing ~ Live Music & Events341 East Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Angry Hops Brewing ~ Live Music & Events
341 East Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Feb 3
Casino Night at the Masquerade: Game Night - Wine About Winter at Chateau Meichtry1862 Orchard Lane
Talking Rock, GA
Casino Night at the Masquerade: Game Night — Wine About Winter at Château Meichtry
1862 Orchard Lane Talking Rock, GA (706) 502-1608
Feb 4 — Feb 25
Oil Painting Class ~ 4 Elements Fine Art and Custom Framing491 E. Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA
Oil Painting Class ~ 4 Elements Fine Art and Custom Framing
491 E. Main Street Blue Ridge, GA (706) 258-2987
Feb 4
Songs & Stories ~ The Craddock Center186 Fred Craddock Drive
Cherry Log, GA
Songs & Stories ~ The Craddock Center
186 Fred Craddock Drive Cherry Log, GA (706) 632-1772
Feb 11
Valentine's Day Partners Pour ~ 4 Elements Fine Art and Custom Framing491 E Main St
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Valentine’s Day Partners Pour ~ 4 Elements Fine Art and Custom Framing
491 E Main St Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 258-2987
Feb 11
Couple's Crush - Valentine's Day ~ Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery366 Paradise Road
Blairsville, GA
Couple’s Crush — Valentine’s Day ~ Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery
366 Paradise Road Blairsville, GA (877) 745-7483
Friday, Feb.17th and Saturday, March 18th
Feb 17 — Mar 18
The WINERY COMEDY TOUR at Paradise Hills, Winery-Resort & Spa366 Paradise Road
Blairsville, GA
The WINERY COMEDY TOUR at Paradise Hills, Winery-Resort & Spa
366 Paradise Road Blairsville, GA (877) 745-7483
Feb 18
12th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook Off and Craft Beer FestivalBlue Ridge, GA 30513
Feb 25 — Mar 18
Classes and Workshops - Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center)420 West Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Classes and Workshops — Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association (The Art Center)
420 West Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144
Feb 25
Customer Appreciation Day - Mercier Orchards8660 Blue Ridge Drive
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Customer Appreciation Day — Mercier Orchards
8660 Blue Ridge Drive Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-3411
Feb 25
Cheers for Chimps at Paradise Hills366 Paradise Road
Blairsville, GA
Cheers for Chimps at Paradise Hills
366 Paradise Road Blairsville, GA (877) 745-7483
Mar 1 — Mar 31
2023 Georgia Wine Highway
2023 Georgia Wine Highway
We are excited to announce that 2023 Georgia Wine Highway is back for the entire month of March. The event will also include wineries all…
Mar 4 — Dec 31
Ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway241 Depot Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Ride the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
241 Depot Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (877) 413-8724
Mar 4
Cork & Canvas ~ Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association420 W Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Cork & Canvas ~ Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
420 W Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144
Mar 17
St. Patty's Day Bash ~ Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery366 Paradise Road
Blairsville, GA
St. Patty’s Day Bash ~ Paradise Hills, Cabins-Spa-Winery
366 Paradise Road Blairsville, GA (877) 745-7483
Mar 18
St. Patrick's Day ParadeDowntown Blue Ridge, East and West Main Streets
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Downtown Blue Ridge, East and West Main Streets Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Mar 25
The Great Ape Escape 5K-ish ~ Project Chimps2031 Lowery Road
Morganton, GA 30560
The Great Ape Escape 5K-ish ~ Project Chimps
2031 Lowery Road Morganton, GA 30560 (706) 374-3675
Apr 6 — Apr 23
Nana’s Naughty Knickers ~ Blue Ridge Community Theater2591 East 1st Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Nana’s Naughty Knickers ~ Blue Ridge Community Theater
2591 East 1st Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-9191
Apr 14 — Apr 16
Women On The Water Retreat3668 Newport Rd.
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Women On The Water Retreat
3668 Newport Rd. Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513 (706) 838-0585
Apr 14 — Apr 15
26th Annual Writers Conference420 W. Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA
26th Annual Writers Conference
420 W. Main Street Blue Ridge, GA (706) 632-2144
Apr 15 — Apr 16
Chimps Rock ~ Project Chimps2031 Lowery Rd
Morganton, GA 30560
Chimps Rock ~ Project Chimps
2031 Lowery Rd Morganton, GA 30560 (706) 374-3675
Apr 15
Cartecay Wine Run 5k5704 Clear Creek Rd
Ellijay, GA 30536
Cartecay Wine Run 5k
5704 Clear Creek Rd Ellijay, GA 30536 (706) 698-9463
Friday & Saturday's Only
Apr 21 — May 7
The Rhododendron Festival - Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee, GA 30546
The Rhododendron Festival — Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
1311 Music Hall Road Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-4191
Apr 21
Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started Tour - Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee , GA
Leanne Morgan: Just Getting Started Tour — Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
1311 Music Hall Road Hiawassee , GA (706) 896-4191
Apr 22
Fannin County High School Presents the 3rd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Festival787 Summit Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Fannin County High School Presents the 3rd Annual S.T.E.A.M. Festival
787 Summit Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2081
Thursday, Friday & Saturday's at 7:30 p.m. Sunday's at 2 p.m.
Apr 23 — May 7
Tuesdays with Morrie ~ Live Theater2591 East Main Street
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
Apr 28 — Apr 29
Memory Lane Classic Car Show ~ Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds1311 Music Hall Rd
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Memory Lane Classic Car Show ~ Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
1311 Music Hall Rd Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-4191
Apr 29
Blue Ridge Trout and Outdoor Adventures Festival
Blue Ridge Trout and Outdoor Adventures Festival
6th Annual Blue Ridge Trout AND Outdoor Adventures Festival in the downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Pt on by the Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited…
Apr 29
Trout Trot 5K100 Blue Ridge Drive
McCaysville, GA 30555
Trout Trot 5K
100 Blue Ridge Drive McCaysville, GA 30555 (727) 571-2088
Every Thursday Evening
May 4 — Sep 28
Pickin' in the Park ~ Returns1156 River Road
McCaysville, GA 30559
Pickin’ in the Park ~ Returns
1156 River Road McCaysville, GA 30559 (706) 946-1130
May 6
Blue Ridge Adventure Race 2023900 E. Main St.
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Blue Ridge Adventure Race 2023
900 E. Main St. Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 286-4008
May 6
Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby4560 Old Hwy 76
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Blue Ridge Soap Box Derby
4560 Old Hwy 76 Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 455-9829
May 6
Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival1311 Music Hall Road
Hiawassee , GA 30546
Hiawassee Highlands Wine Festival
1311 Music Hall Road Hiawassee , GA 30546 (706) 896-4191
Thursday, Friday & Saturday's at 7:30 p.m. Sunday's at 2 p.m.
May 11 — May 28
Drinking Habits ~ Live Theater2591 East Main Street
Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513
May 13 — May 14
Discovery Days at Project Chimps2031 Lowery Rd
Morganton, GA
Discovery Days at Project Chimps
2031 Lowery Rd Morganton, GA (706) 374-3675
May 26 — Jul 8
Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit420 W. Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
Community Quilt & Fiber Arts Exhibit
420 W. Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144
May 26 — May 28
Hiawassee Pro Rodeo1311 Music Hall Rd
Hiawassee, GA 30546
Hiawassee Pro Rodeo
1311 Music Hall Rd Hiawassee, GA 30546 (706) 896-4191
May 27 — May 28
47th Annual Spring Arts in the Park420 W Main Street
Blue Ridge, GA 30513
47th Annual Spring Arts in the Park
420 W Main Street Blue Ridge, GA 30513 (706) 632-2144
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