There is no shortage of annual events to celebrate people, places, seasons, and culture! Celebrate the diversity of the area with events for the entire family. Choose from unique events, including an annual Elvis tribute and competition, festivals, rodeos, scenic railways, and more!… Learn more
Around the world, Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations 💜💛💚 are known as some of the most festive events of the year. In Alpine Helen, Georgia, this pre-Lent season is known as Fasching and brings weeks of fun celebrations, costume contests, parties, and a parade!… Learn more
Did you know that the longest-running Oktoberfest in the United States happens in Helen in the North Georgia mountains each year? Join the town of Helen this Fall to celebrate the annual Helen Oktoberfest!
Helen Oktoberfest 2025 starts on September 4th and lasts over seven weeks!… Learn more
Celebrate North Georgia’s agricultural history, local craftsmanship, rich customs, and seasonal harvest at annual fall festivals in North Georgia. Festive options like the Georgia Apple Festival and Blairsville Sorghum Festival are located across North Georgia, giving you multiple places and ways to celebrate the harvest!… Learn more
If you’re in the mood for live music in Ellijay, GA, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the large number of options that this small mountain town provides! From relaxed acoustic sets to upbeat full bands and festivals, there are lots of places to soak in the sounds all year long.… Learn more
One of the best ways to connect with a place is to enjoy the area’s sights, sounds, and smells. Let yourself relax in Dahlonega and find entertainment at one of these great North Georgia places for live music!
Whether you enjoy the lively energy of a festival, tunes that encourage relaxation at vineyards, original stylings of local bands, or hearing your favorite cover songs at a restaurant, there are options for everyone in Dahlonega!… Learn more
As the weather starts to cool, and the air fills with the sweet scent of ripened fruit, it’s the perfect time to visit North Georgia’s apple-picking orchards.
Whether you prefer to spend a quiet weekday strolling through apple trees on a local farm or get caught up in the excitement of an apple harvest festival, there are many great ways to enjoy the apple harvest.… Learn more
Enjoy the scenery of Georgia’s Blue Ridge mountains from a unique vantage in the sky on a hot air balloon ride!
Rides are available at either dawn or near sunset (when the weather is most favorable) and allow you to experience the thrill of riding along with the wind.… Learn more
Live music from Alyce & Marco on Saturday
Alyce and Marco perform at JumpinGoat Coffee Roasters in Cleveland on Sunday!
