North Georgia Events & Attractions - October 2006

Friday, October 13, 2006

Blairsville, GA

Sorghum Festival Friday, October 13 to Sunday, October 15 Friday, October 20 to Sunday, October 22 Blairsville-Union County Chamber of Commerce 385 Welcome Center Lane, A Festival that is a step back in time when people had to depend on local produce as well as their own sweeteners. The lost art of Sorghum Syrup making is brought back to life during this arts & crafts festival. There are "Biskit Eatin", "Log Sawin, & Rock Throwin Contest. A parade & car show also.

Saturday, October 21, 2006

East Ellijay, GA

Georgia Apple Festival Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22 Fair Grounds/South of Ellijay Producing 600,000 bushels of apples each fall, Ellijay/Gilmer County is Georgia's Apple Capital, so it's only natural that the second and third weekends of October each year, people from all over the nation come to Ellijay to celebrate our Apple Festival. Handmade arts and crafts, homegrown entertainment, and fun combined with every apple product imaginable to make the weekends a family adventure.

Blue Ridge, GA

Mountain Harvest Sale Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Mountain arts, crafts, antiques, good food. State Farmer's Market, Blue Ridge. For more information, call

Talking Rock, GA

Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival Saturday, October 21; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Talking Rock Historic District HIGHWAY 136 E, Antiques, arts & crafts with Bluegrass Music on Saturday, Gospel Music on Sunday afternoon

Dahlonega, GA

52nd Annual Gold Rush Days Celebration Saturday, October 21 to Sunday, October 22; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Downtown Dahlonega Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October,when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event.

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Talking Rock, GA

Talking Rock Heritage Days Festival Sunday, October 22; 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Talking Rock Historic District HIGHWAY 136 E, Antiques, arts & crafts with Bluegrass Music on Saturday, Gospel Music on Sunday afternoon

Saturday, October 28, 2006

Blue Ridge, GA

Mountain Harvest Sale Saturday, October 28 to Sunday, October 29; 9:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. Blue Ridge Mountain arts, crafts, antiques, good food. State Farmer's Market, Blue Ridge. For more information, call

Tuesday, October 31, 2006

East Ellijay, GA

Trick or Treat on the Square Tuesday, October 31; 6:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m. Downtown Square Costume Contest, Jack O'Lantern Contest and more