North Georgia Events & Festivals
Discover festivals, arts and crafts, live music, seasonal celebrations and small-town events happening throughout North Georgia — all within easy reach of Skeenah Creek Campground & Mill.
What's Happening While You're Here?
From small-town festivals to arts, music and seasonal celebrations, there's almost always something happening somewhere in the North Georgia Mountains. We've gathered a few events worth checking out while you're staying at Skeenah to make planning your trip a little easier.
September 2026
Blue Ridge Blues & BBQ Festival
September 19, 2026 | 11:30 AM—9 PM
Downtown Blue Ridge, GA
Enjoy a full day of live blues, award-winning BBQ, vendors, giveaways and family-friendly fun in downtown Blue Ridge.
Downtown Blue Ridge, GA
Enjoy a full day of live blues, award-winning BBQ, vendors, giveaways and family-friendly fun in downtown Blue Ridge.
56th Annual Helen Oktoberfest
September 19, 2026 | 11:30 AM—9 PM
Downtown Blue Ridge, GA
The longest running Oktoberfest in the United States, from September 10-November 1.
Downtown Blue Ridge, GA
The longest running Oktoberfest in the United States, from September 10-November 1.
Harvest Festival
September 26, 2026 | 10 AM
Blue Ridge Methodist Church
Family-friendly local festival with carnival games, inflatables, food and activities.
Blue Ridge Methodist Church
Family-friendly local festival with carnival games, inflatables, food and activities.
Ellijay Bacon Fest
September 27, 2026 | 10 AM — 5 PM
Gilmer River Park
Bacon dishes, live music, games and bacon-eating contest.
Gilmer River Park
Bacon dishes, live music, games and bacon-eating contest.
October 2026
49TH ANNUAL INDIAN SUMMER FESTIVAL
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October 3rd & 4th, 2026 | 9 AM—5 PM
Woody Gap School, Suches
A hometown favorite featuring local vendors, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, and family fun—all benefiting the students of Woody Gap School
October 3rd & 4th, 2026 | 9 AM—5 PM
Woody Gap School, Suches
A hometown favorite featuring local vendors, arts and crafts, food, live entertainment, and family fun—all benefiting the students of Woody Gap School
Cherry Log Fall Festival
October 3rd — 4th & 10 — 11, 2026 | 9 AM—5 PM
Downtown Cherry Log, GA
Arts & crafts, homemade food and live bluegrass, gospel and country music.
Downtown Cherry Log, GA
Arts & crafts, homemade food and live bluegrass, gospel and country music.
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
October 9 — 11 & 15 — 17, 2026
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee
Music, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides on the first weekend, cool attractions and a lot of mountain culture.
Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, Hiawassee
Music, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides on the first weekend, cool attractions and a lot of mountain culture.