Have an Artsy Rest of the Year

Fall is time for festivals! Mark your calendars for these fun Fall festivals and events.

Rabun County

Foxfire Mountaineer Festival

Oct 7, 2023 · Sat, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Rabun County Civic Center Pavilions

201 W Savannah St, Clayton, GA 30525

Join us for the annual Foxfire Mountaineer Festival! Celebrate Appalachian culture, crafts, and music. www.foxfire.org

October Fridays - Tallulah Falls State Park

Every Friday through October, 5-6pm Welcome Hay Ride and Camp Fire Tallulah Gorge State Park

Tallulah Falls, GA - join us for a hay ride and s-more’s for a relaxing evening

Clayton Farmers’ Market

Every Saturday in October – 9am-1pm in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center, next to the Northeast GA Food Bank in Clayton, GA

Seasonal Fruit and Vegetables, Fresh Eggs, Honey, Fresh Flowers, Plants, Soaps & Salves, Beauty Products, Baked Goods, Plus Artist and Crafters claytonfarmersmarketclaytonga on Facebook for more info

Harvest Moon Open House

October 13 – 12:00pm – 9pm Music, Food and Prizes

Check out Facebook for more info.

Sky Valley Fall Fest 2023

Oct 21, 2023 · Sat, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Come enjoy Sky Valley, local vendors, and the beautiful fall foliage. You will have a fabulous time! Hosted by the City of Sky Valley – Georgia’s Highest and Coolest City www.skyvalleyga.com/archive/fall-festival/

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour 2023

Nov 3 - 5, 2023 · Fri, 10:00am - Sun, 4:00pm Visit www.artstour.org or Facebook ngaartstour for a map and details. See Butler Galleries on Main St., Clayton, GA for North Georgia Arts Guild works

Hillside Orchard Farms Fall Farm Day

November 4, 10:00am – 5:00pm Visit Facebook for more info.

Of These Mountains

Fall Marketplace 2023

Nov 4, 2023 · Sat, 11:00am - 6:00pm

Featuring 100 vendors , the Of These Mountains Fall MarketPlace celebrates Fall and the artisans, craftspeople, small businesses & makers who provide the rich culture and color of our region. www.ofthesemountains.com/pages/ marketplace

Hambidge Open House - Hambidge Center

Saturday, November 4 – 1:00pm-4:00pm

Escape to our mountain retreat and wander through artist studios, U-do-Raku, enjoy live music, and festive food and drinks. The Fall Open House is FREE and open to the public. www.hambidge.org

Clayton Cluckers’ Turkey Trot

Nov 23, 2023·Thu, 9:00 AM (EST)

Thanksgiving morning 5K Fun Run through downtown Clayton, GA to benefit the Food Bank’s Food2Kids! Registration at 8am for 9am Start - you’ll be home to put the turkey in by 11am! Put on by the Clayton Merchants and Business Association (CMBA)! Visit Facebook for more info.

HABERSHAM COUNTY

Downtown Clarkesville Fall Festival

Oct 6, 2023 6pm - 8pm

In Downtown Clarkesville

Live music, cornhole, games, cupcake walk, Kona Ice, bouncy houses, face painting, food vendors, shopping, sip and stroll, and more!

City of Baldwin’s 6th Annual Fall Festival

Oct 21, 2023 12pm - Movie at Dark Fun for all ages - hayrides, face painting, a chili cook off, live music, bounce houses, games for everyone (including cornhole, pumpkin bowling, and skeeball), food and crafts from local vendors, and more! Admission and activities are FREE!!! Meet us at the Baldwin Farmers’ Market at 110 Airport Road, Baldwin

DAWSON COUNTY

Mountain Moonshine Festival www.blueridgemountains.com

Oct 27 – 29 Georgia Racing Hall of Fame. The Moonshine Festival has as part of its festivities one of the largest auto shows in the Eastern US. The car show is located at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, and the festival spreads throughout historic downtown Dawsonville.

GILMER COUNTY

Cherry Log Festival

Oct 7- 15 – 9:00am – 5:00pm www.blueridgemountains.com

First two weekends of October in Downtown Cherry Log. Homemade breakfast and lunch, arts and crafts, homemade cakes, bluegrass, gospel and country music.

LUMPKIN COUNTY

Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega

More than 300 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Dahlonega Public Square and Historic District in support of Gold Rush Days the third full weekend in October (Oct. 21-22, 2023). www.goldrushdaysfestival.com

TOWNS COUNTY

Georgia Mountain Fall Festival

Oct 6 - Oct 14

Begins the first Friday in October and lasts for 9 days, arts and craft vendors, exciting music performances, carnival rides, fair food, games and more! www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com

Appalachian Brew, Stew & Que Festival

Oct 21 – 11:00am – 5:00pm

Hiawassee at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Crat brews, delicious food, regional arts & crafts, and lots of Appalachian & Americana music! www.blueridgemountains.com

UNION COUNTY

Sorghum Festival www.blairsvillesorghumfestival.com

Oct 14 – 22, Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA The second two weekends in October. Georgia’s official Sorghum Festival, one of the longest running festivals in north Georgia. A parade kicks off the event. Bluegrass music, cloggers plus a variety of artists and craftsmen.

WHITE COUNTY

Oktoberfest

Sept. 28 to Oct. 29, 2023

The event is open to all ages. Admission is $10 during the week, $12 on Fridays & Saturdays, and free on Sundays, with food and drink available for purchase. The doors open at 6pm throughout the week and at 1pm on Saturdays and Sundays. www. helenga.org

Western North Carolina

27th Annual Pumpkinfest

Saturday, October 21 - 9:00am to 4:00pm in Downtown Franklin

Get ready to let the good times roll during Franklin, North Carolina’s 27th Annual PumpkinFest! PumpkinFest rolls into action at 9:00am and Historic Downtown Franklin, North Carolina is full tilt with everything pumpkin. Bring your pumpkin (or purchase one downtown) and sign up early for the World Famous Pumpkin Roll. There is a Costume Parade and Contest and a Pumpkin Pie Eating Contest, nearly 80 vendors including mountain arts & crafts along with great food!

2nd Annual Fall Cruise In

Oct 7th 11am – 3pm

The WNC Pharaoh’s cruise in is scheduled in conjunction with the Sweet Fall Bake-off Competition hosted by Kitchen Sink, Inc. & Renee’s Cake Shoppe, and will also benefit Night to Shine - Cartoogechaye Baptist/ Discover Church - Franklin, NC!!

John C. Campbell Fall Festival

Oct 7 - 8 – 10:00am – 5:00pm

Always the first full weekend in October at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Celebrate Appalachian heritage, featuring a wide variety of craftspeople, continuous live music and dance, craft demonstrations, good food, and more.

The Holiday Season

Holiday Bazaar

Nov 4 & 5, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm

Towns County Rec Center, Young Harris, GA Shop over 75 vendors offering a wide variety of homemade crafts, art, gourmet foods and Christmas decor. Sponsored by the Lake Chatuge Chamber of Commerce, 706-896-4966

Holiday Arts & Crafts Shopping

Extravaganza and Festival of Trees

Nov 24 & 25, Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm Rabun County Civic Center - Clayton, GA

Over 36 artists and crafters will be selling their wares - great for holiday gift giving! Browse the wonderfully custom decorated trees and place a bid on your favorite or, enter in the 50/50 raffle - Winners will be announced at the end of the festival, but need not be present to win and delivery is available. Get a picture with Santa and enjoy concessions and entertainment throughout the day. Admission is free and all proceeds to benefit a local charity.

Festival of Trees

Benefiting our local Paws 4 Life

Over 30 decorated trees (3” to 7.5”) will be available for bidding. Auction will end on Saturday at 3:00pm. Delivery available with a fee.

Paws 4 Life will also be offering real fire hydrants painted by some of our amazing local artists for bidding.

Clayton Christmas Parade

Saturday, December 2 – 6:00pm – 8:00pm Downtown Clayton, GA

Black Rock State Park Holiday

Jamboree on the Mountain

Saturday, December 9 – 3:00pm – 5:00pm

Enjoy the holidays on top of Black Rock Mountain State Park with live music, holiday nature crafts, a visit from Santa, and hayrides. Activities will take place in the campground and Mellinger Center.

Christmas Market

December 9 – 9am-1pm at the Clayton Farmers’ Market in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center, next to the Northeast GA Food Bank in Clayton, GA Join with your old friends from the Clayton Farmers’ Market and new ones to celebrate the season. claytonfarmersmarketclaytonga on Facebook for more info

Old Clarkesville Market Holiday Show

Nov 18, 2023 9am - 4pm

Local handmade arts & crafts, home décor, artisan food items and more. Live entertainment for your listening pleasure and Santa will be here too.

Habersham County Fairgrounds

4235 Toccoa Hwy, Clarkesville, GA

Christmas in Downtown Cornelia

Dec 9th, 2023 4pm - 8pm

Food, Hot Beverages, Hayrides and Visit with Santa

Winter Wonderland 2023

Saturdays, November 25th & December 2nd

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Join with the Town of Franklin as we ring in the holidays with Winter Wonderland. These annual events are held on the two Saturdays after Thanksgiving from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Plus! you’ll be able to enjoy enhanced holiday decor throughout the season with many great photo opportunities.