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Area Events
Fire & Ice Chili Cook‑Off & Craft Beer Festival | President’s Day Weekend
Held in downtown Blue Ridge, this lively winter tradition combines spicy chili tastings, ice sculpture displays, and craft beers. It’s fun, family-friendly, and a great way to engage local businesses and visitors alike.
Spring Arts in the Park | Memorial Day Weekend
Hosted in Blue Ridge City Park, this long-running festival features over 200 juried artists, food vendors, live music, and craft demonstrations. A cultural highlight in both spring and fall, it’s one of the top events in the Southeast.
Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival | Mid‑September
A true Fall favorite, downtown Blue Ridge fills with the aroma of BBQ and the sound of blues music. With 15+ pitmasters, live bands, vendor markets, and giveaways, it’s a perfect blend of food, music, and community.
Area Attractions
Amicalola Falls State Park
Home to Georgia’s tallest waterfall at 729 feet, this park offers hiking trails, a lodge, and serves as the starting point for the Appalachian Trail.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
A heritage railway offering scenic rides along the Toccoa River, especially popular during fall foliage season
Fort Mountain State Park
Features hiking trails, a lake, and an ancient 885-foot-long stone wall of mysterious origin.
Mercier Orchards
A family-owned orchard offering apple picking, a market with fresh produce, and a bakery with homemade goods.
Cartecay Vineyards
A vineyard nestled in the Appalachian foothills, offering wine tastings and live music events.
Chattahoochee National Forest
Offers extensive hiking trails, waterfalls, and scenic vistas, including access to the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail at Springer Mountain.