Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Fall ScarecrowTake advantage of the beautiful fall weather and visit the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for the 2010 Georgia Mountain Fall Festival going on from October 8 – 16, 2010. It will be 9 entertaining days of fun and a great lineup of music. Every day will offer a different Country Music or Gospel show. There will be arts and crafts exhibits, a flower show, as well as a pioneer village and authentic mountain arts demonstrations. You can enter to compete for cash prizes in 12 different categories in Georgia’s Official State Fiddler’s Convention that will be taking place on October 15 – 16. You can even see divers swimming with sharks in the Live Shark Encounter.

The fairgrounds will be open weekdays and Saturday 10 AM to 8 PM, Sunday 10 AM to 6 PM.

Admission is $9 for Adults, Children under 10 are FREE. Parking is $2. The music shows are included in the price of admission to the festival. Visit georgiamountainfairgrounds.com or call 706-896-4191 for more details and information.

Summer’s Last Kiss Art Festival

ArtVisit the square in Hiawassee on September 25 – 26, 2010 for the 3rd annual Summer’s Last Kiss Art Festival. It is going to be a weekend of enjoyment of all the arts. There will be many art exhibits on display as well at music, dancing, crafts, poetry, and more. What a great way to say goodbye to summer.

Festival hours are Saturday, 10 – 6, Sunday 12 – 5.

Georgia Apple Festival

Apple BasketDon’t miss the 39th annual Georgia Apple Festival at the Ellijay Lions Club in nearby Ellijay. It will be a fun and festive time celebrating the apple harvest and the fall season. It takes place on the first 2 weekends in October, October 9-10 and 16-17, 2010. There will be a parade and an antique car show as well as over 300 food and arts and crafts vendors.

Ellijay Lions Club is located at:
1729 S. Main St.
Ellijay, GA

Mountain Music and Arts and Crafts Festival

Spinning WheelVogel State Park in nearby Blairsville will be hosting the Mountain Music and Arts and Crafts Festival on September 11, 2010 from 10 AM to 5 PM. The festival showcases Appalachian, Bluegrass, and Southern Gospel music – the music of the mountains. Enjoy the music as well as the arts and crafts from many different artisans. You can also witness demonstrations of blacksmithing, bowl carving, and spinning. Food concessions will be available.

Admission is $2 – $5 with $5 parking.

Vogel State Park is located at:
405 Vogel State Park Road
Blairsville, GA
706-745-2628