The 5th annual Blue Ridge Trout and Outdoor Adventures Festival is returning to Downtown City Park in Blue Ridge this spring. The festival combines trout fishing with outdoor recreation, wildlife art, outfitter gear, guide services/information, and live music as in years past but will also feature a new activity zone with a climbing wall, mountain bike demos, a trout-fishing pond, long-saw crosscutting, axe throwing, gem mining, and more. Attendees can also expect plenty of vendors offering food and drink options. The festival lasts from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. blueridgetroutfest.com
When: Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 12:00 am
Butternut Creek Art Festival
Recognized as one of the finest arts and crafts shows in the region, this Blairsville festival at Meeks Park features work from painters, jewelers, photographers, potters and more.