Georgia Apple Festival 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 · All day
1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540 · Ellijay, GA
About this event
Every October, the rolling hills of Ellijay in North Georgia come alive with one of the region's most anticipated harvest celebrations. The Georgia Apple Festival draws visitors from across the Southeast to the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds for nine days of fall festivities centered around the area's famous apple crops. This annual event has become a staple for vendors looking to reach crowds of apple enthusiasts, families, and tourists who travel specifically for the festival experience during peak autumn season. The festival atmosphere brings together a diverse vendor landscape typical of large regional festivals. You'll find apple growers and orchards selling fresh-picked fruit, preserves, ciders, and baked goods alongside craft vendors, local artisans, and food producers. Many vendors use the festival as a prime selling opportunity during October, when customers are actively shopping for fall decorations, seasonal gifts, and harvest-themed products. Beyond the vendor marketplace, the festival typically includes live entertainment, activities for families, and the kind of casual, festive energy that characterizes multi-day events at fairground venues. Being held at the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds positions this festival in Georgia's primary apple-growing region, giving it authentic regional character and drawing both locals and visitors who make the autumn pilgrimage to North Georgia specifically for apple season. For vendors, this means tapping into seasonal demand and customers who are already in a spending mindset during the peak fall harvest period. The nine-day run from October 10-18, 2026 provides extended opportunity to capture different visitor waves throughout the festival period, whether people attend opening weekend or return mid-week. If you sell products that align with fall, harvest, apples, handmade goods, or anything that appeals to festival-goers during autumn months, the Georgia Apple Festival offers visibility to thousands of attendees in a festive, community-focused setting. The combination of seasonal timing, established festival reputation, and dedicated fairground venue makes this a significant event for vendors throughout North Georgia and the wider region.
Event details
- Date and time
- Saturday, October 10, 2026 – Sunday, October 18, 2026 · All day
- Venue
- 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540 · Ellijay, GA
- Category
- Food & drink
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Age guidance
- Age guidance not specified
- Format
- In person
- Last verified
- October 15, 2026
Accessibility
Wheelchair: Not stated
Assistive Listening: Not stated
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