It might be boiling outside right now, but fall is just around the corner, Atlanta! And it’s time to start making your fall bucket list! One can’t miss event is the Georgia Apple Festival, hosted in Ellijay, GA, just an hour and half north of Atlanta. Keep scrolling for all the details on this amazing two-weekend event!
What is the Georgia Apple Festival?
The Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay is Georgia’s biggest apple festival. The event, which started as a small small arts & crafts show has bloomed into a massive 4 day (two weekends) event… but don’t worry, it’s still got all that small town charm to it!
Every year, the festival, which takes place in Ellijay and East Ellijay, hosts hundreds of vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, on-site demonstrations, live music, and delicious fair food!
What can Georgia Apple Festival goers expect?
On top of a wonderful time with your loved ones, the Georgia Apple Festival offers TONS of fun happenings, treats and events. Here are just a few of the many Apple Festival offerings you can get excited for:
- yummy food from all over the globe including (but not limited to):
- classic boiled peanuts
- Greek gyros
- Asian fusion
- authentic Mexican street tacos
- delicious apple treats from local orchards, including (but not limited to):
- apple fritters
- apple pies
- apple cider
- apple dumplings
- tons of amazing kid-friendly activities including (but not limited to):
- a rock climbing wall
- camel and pony rides
- face painting stations
- fun train rides
- 250+ artisan vendors and crafters including (but not limited to):
- beautifully crafted wooden furniture
- stunning jewelry
- aromatic candles
- textile goods and art
- glittery glass art
- handmade pottery
And that’s not even the whole list! In other words… there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay!
Okay, okay, I’m in! Gimme the details!
Where: Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds | 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540
When: October 10th – 11th & October 17th – 18th, 2026
Saturday: 9am-6pm and Sunday: 9am-5pm
Cost: $10 admission fee (children under 12 are free!)
You can learn all about the Georgia Apple Festival on their website, here!Don’t miss out on all the fun, Atlanta! See you at the Georgia Apple Festival this fall!
