If you’re looking for an escape from the hustle and bustle of the city this October, we’ve got the perfect little fall getaway for you: Blairsville’s annual Sorghum in the Mountains Festival!
One of the longest-running fall festivals in the state, the Sorghum in the Mountains Festival has a little extra significance this year because Blairsville is the newly designated Sorghum Capital of Georgia!
Keep scrolling to learn more about this important new title, the festival itself, and all the fun you can expect in October!
What is sorghum?
First of all: what is sorghum? If you aren’t familiar, this Appalachian staple is a grain that can be used in many ways–most notably for this festival, to make syrup!
Sorghum syrup is a thick, molasses-like sweetener that is served on biscuits and desserts. It’s super sweet and has a unique flavor… if you’ve never tried it, this is your perfect opportunity!
What is the Sorghum in the Mountains Festival?
The Sorghum in the Mountains Festival is a celebration of all things fall, mountain, art, Appalachian, and of course, sorghum!
This festival is full of delicious treats, cool agricultural and artistic demonstrations, activities and games. And this year, as the Sorghum Capital of Georgia, the festival has even more significance!
What can festival goers expect?
Sorghum in the Mountains Festival attendees are in for a super fun festival… y’all might just want to go back for the second weekend!
Here are some of the fun festival highlights you can expect:
- fun Appalachian games, like:
- pole climbing
- log sawing
- rock throwing
- sack races for the kiddos
- biscuit eating contest (with or without sorghum syrup of course)
- sorghum syrup making
- live music & entertainment
- delicious food vendors with local flavors
- craft and art vendors
- the Sorghum Parade
Okay, I’ve gotta check this out! Details, please!
When: October 10–11 and October 17–18, 2026 | festival begins at 9am all days
Where: Meeks Park | 490 Meeks Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512
Learn all about the Sorghum in the Mountains Festival on their website, here!
Don’t miss out on all the fun, Atlanta! Head up to the mountains for this fun fall festival.