Ellijay Songwriters Festival

We are so excited to announce the Ellijay Songwriters Festival, happening Memorial Day weekend! This festival will include music from both local and regional songwriters. 39 performances over three days, on 2023 Memorial Day weekend, in 6 of Gilmer County’s finest wineries by 18 Nashville and Georgia songwriters. These performers have written hundreds of original songs – including many #1s and countless other smash hits. This is an event that you will definitely not want to miss!

Thursday, May 25

• George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse 6:30-9:30 PM
• The Butcher and Bottle 9:30-11:00 PM

Friday, May 26

• Buckley Vineyards 1:00-2:30 pm | 3:30-5:00 PM
• Canoe Vineyard & Winery 1:30-3:00 PM | 4:00-5:30 PM
• Cartecay Vineyards 12:30-2:00 PM | 3:00-4:30 PM
• Chateau Meichtry 12:00-1:30 PM | 2:30-4:00 PM | 6:30 PM | 7:30 PM
• Engelheim Vineyards 1:00-2:30 PM | 3:30-5:00 PM
• Grapes & Ladders Winery 1:30-3:00 PM | 4:00-5:30 PM

Saturday, May 27

• Buckley Vineyards 1:00-2:30 PM | 3:30-5:00 PM | 6:30 PM
• Canoe Vineyard & Winery 1:30-3:00 PM | 4:00-5:30 PM
• Cartecay Vineyards 12:30-2:00 PM | 3:00-4:30 PM
• Chateau Meichtry 12:00-2:00 PM | 3:30-5:00 PM
• Engelheim Vineyards 1:00-2:30 PM | 3:00-4:30 PM
• Grapes & Ladders Winery 1:30-3:00 PM | 4:00-5:30 PM

Sunday, May 28

• Buckley Vineyards 1:00-2:30 PM | 3:30-5:00 PM
• Canoe Vineyard & Winery 1:30-3:00 PM | 4:00-5:30 PM
• Cartecay Vineyards 12:30-2:00 PM | 3:30-5:00 PM
• Chateau Meichtry 12:30-2:00 PM | 3:00-4:30 PM
• Engelheim Vienyards 1:00-2:30 PM | 3:30-5:00 PM | 6:30 PM
• The George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse 11 AM
• Grapes & Ladders Winery 1:30-3:00 PM | 4:00-5:30 PM