Community Events

Gilmer County is not only the Apple Capital of Georgia, but also the Mountain Bike Capital of Georgia! Whether you are planning a weekend visit or looking to grow a business, Gilmer County is rich in opportunities for exploration.

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Dancing Goats FolkFest

Gilmer County River Park 1365 S. Main St., Ellijay, GA, United States

Like an old-time mountain shindig, Dancing Goats Folkfest brings together friends, family and visitors to celebrate our art and culture. Juried folk-art show and sale, homegrown music, storytelling and good eats celebrate out Southern Appalachia way of life. And don’t miss two days of the goats strutting their stuff in the popular goat pageants.

OctoberFest at Hope Lutheran Church

Choose a wonderful meal of German brats or barbecue plate, crafts galore & a raffle! All proceeds go to the […]

Fall Festival at Cartecay Vineyards

Cartecay Vineyards 5704 Clear Creek Road, Ellijay, GA, United States

Join Cartecay Vineyards every weekend in October for their Fall Festival! Enjoy arts & crafts vendors, wine tastings, live music, […]

TRICK or TREAT (Harrison Park)

Harrison Park 257 McCutchen Street, Ellijay, GA, United States

TRICK or TREAT (Harrison Park)

Halloween at Fort Mountain State Park

Fort Mountain State Park 181 Fort Mountain Park Rd, Chatsworth, United States

We'd like to invite everyone to join us for our 2nd annual Halloween at Fort mountain. Our first event last […]

Scarecrow Invasion at the Manor

Manor Lake 85 Highland Ridge Road, Ellijay, GA, United States

Come and Help our Residents Celebrate the Corning of Fall with a Scarecrow Invasion! Starting September 1st we would like to […]

Dancing Goats FolkFest

Gilmer County River Park 1365 S. Main St., Ellijay, GA, United States

Like an old-time mountain shindig, Dancing Goats Folkfest brings together friends, family and visitors to celebrate our art and culture. Juried folk-art show and sale, homegrown music, storytelling and good eats celebrate out Southern Appalachia way of life. And don’t miss two days of the goats strutting their stuff in the popular goat pageants.

Fall Festival at Cartecay Vineyards

Join Cartecay Vineyards every weekend in October for their Fall Festival! Enjoy arts & crafts vendors, wine tastings, live music, […]

Beauty and The Beast Pet Costume Contest

Tractor Supply 701 1st Ave, Ellijay, United States

Enter your pet in the Friends Of Gilmer Animal Shelter (FOGAS) free Pet Costume Contest. It's FREE on the FOGAS […]