Take the opportunity for a short vacation and enjoy the mesmerizing festivals in the North Georgia mountains, something that should certainly be on the top of your list. While the air turns crisp and the leaves begin to show off those alluring shades of red, orange, and yellow, the culturally rich Georgian traditions bring out the best festivals one can ask for. The Georgian events are filled with entertainment and history, from the best food and mesmerizing music to great congenial activities.
Here are the top ten festivals of Northern Georgia that you must visit if you want to discover and explore its true beauty.
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
A nine-day event takes place in Hiawassee, Georgia, which combines music, arts, and crafts. Not just for adults, but the activities for children are also fascinating. Well-known musicians, including the Oak Ridge Boys and the South Wind Band, perform and create a memorable and immersive experience for all. The cooking contests in the Fairgrounds of Georgia mountains are prominently celebrated. Besides these, the festivals include multiple entertaining rides like a Ferris wheel and bumper cars. Free for children under 12, this family-centered festival costs about $12 per adult.
Oktoberfest
Celebrated from September to the end of October, Oktoberfest takes place in the Alpine village of Helen, Georgia. A festival full of enchanting dances and polka music, Oktoberfest is perfect for blowing off some steam. With a glass of chilled beer with some baked strudels, this cultural festival will bring out all kinds of joy.
Butternutcreek Festival
If you are crazy about arts and crafts, decorative painting, pottery, photography, sketching, soap making, scrimshaw, basketry, candle making, fine arts, fabric arts, metalworking, or woodturning, Butternutcreek festival is the right choice for you. The Southeast’s finest juried arts and crafts show is held in Blairsville and depicts the works of around 70 local and regional artists.
Athfest
A three-day-long fiesta is primarily held in the city of Athens, Georgia, in June. The best thing about this festival is that local and regional talents collaborate while jamming live with various musical instruments all day. The festival provides entertainment to all age groups, whether kids, youth or adults.
North Georgia State Fair
The splendid festival of Marietta begins in September and is considered the biggest festival in the state. Around 300,000 people celebrate the North Georgia State Fair every year. Enticing activities like live music, flower shows, fair food, surprising carnival rides, animals, and blue-ribbon competitions are familiar sights, which no visitor can ever forget.
Dahlonega’s Old-school Christmas
Dahlonega is considered one of the most beautiful times of the year. The old-fashioned Christmas of Dahlonega is filled with history that will captivate your attention. The historic square of Dahlonega includes shopping, dining, carriage rides, tree lighting event, and some photography with secret Santa. The whole downtown is dawned with colorful lights that portray an enchanting view to the visitors and onlookers.
North Georgia Highlands Seafood Festival
Who wouldn’t enjoy hot and fresh coastal delicacies in the mountains of North Georgia with some live entertainment? Held in Young Harris, this festival has all the seafood you crave. From snow crabs and lobster tails to fresh prawns and shrimps with some flavorsome wine, this might be the festival you need right now.
Georgia Apple Festival
Also referred to as Ellijay Apple Festival, this is one humongous annual celebration. The two-week festival takes place in October and has been celebrated for around 50 years. It consists of hundreds of art vendors, games, local and regional delicacies, along with a fascinating antique car show. Food without dessert is incomplete, and what can be better than fresh apples from the local orchards of Ellijay?
Chattahoochee Mountain Fare
The Chattahoochee Mountain Fair has been held in Clarkesville, Georgia, since 1975. The traditional family festival takes place in September and includes family events like baking contests, carnival rides, livestock judging, talent shows, and face painting.
Dillard Bluegrass Festival
Dillard Blue Grass Festival features the best bluegrass brands in the region. This festival is full of live music and barbeque, two things about this fiesta that captivate the audience. Well-known cooks come and provide cooking classes while the musicians play mesmerizing music. Parents don’t have to worry about anything because this festival has plenty of games and fun activities for children.
Bottom Line!
Everyone needs a break at some point in life, and nothing can be better than utilizing the best places in North Georgia for a well-earned retreat. From delicious savories and entertaining activities to enthralling live musical performances, these festivals will blow your mind while making you feel relaxed. If you are thinking of visiting North Georgia then there is no better rental company than Appalachian Sky vacation rentals. The best rooms with breathtaking scenery await you. Book your stay now and discover the beauty of the North Georgian Mountains today!