Fairs & Festivals & Fun!

Seems like there’s always something going on in the Northeast Georgia Mountains. Every season has something to celebrate, whether its handmade arts & crafts, blooming rhododendrons, sweet sorghum or juicy apples! Take a look at the list below and find something going on during the season you’ll be visiting. You might just want to make your plans around the festival!

Note that this is NOT a comprehensive list. Be sure to check out the website of the Visitor Center where you’ll be traveling for more up-to-date events and details.

January

• Fireside Arts & Crafts Show (Helen)

February

March

• Eggstravaganza (Cleveland) week before Easter

 April

• Antique Boat Festival (Hartwell)
• Iron Crank Up (Bowman)
• Rhododendron Festival (Hiawassee)

May

• NHRA Southern Nationals (Atlanta Dragway)
• Day of Fort Hollingsworth (Homer)
• Mt. Laurel Festival (Clarkesville)
• Mountain Flower Arts Festival (Dahlonega)
• Art in the Garden Festival (Dawsonville)
• Rhododendron Festival (Hiawassee)
• Arts in the Park (Blue Ridge)

June

•  Blairsville Scottish Festival & Highland Games

July

• Georgia Mountain Fair (Hiawassee)
• Butternut Creek Festival

August

• Heritage Days (Homer)

 September

• Chattahoochee Mountain Fair (Clarkesville)
• Big Red Apple Festival (Cornelia)
• Oktoberfest (Helen) thru November