The Georgia Apple Festival brings two exciting weekends to Ellijay every year with hundreds of vendors offering food, art, crafts and more, as well as visitors from all over. The Ellijay Lions Club, the Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay, and Gilmer County invite everyone to come and enjoy the Georgia Apple Festival. There are over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made.
When: Saturday, August 2, 2025 @ 12:00 am
Water Lantern Festival
Lantern lighting serves many purposes, including emotional healing, remembering the past, celebrating the present and spreading joy. Light your own at this magical evening at Jim R. Miller Park in Marietta.