# Festivals in Ellijay 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Ellijay 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Ellijay

- **Event Name**: Apple Festival 5K
  - **Description**: https://runsignup.com/Race/GA/Ellijay/AppleFestival5K2?utm_source=platform_find_a_race&utm_medium=referral
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  - **Date**: Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ellijay/apple-festival-5k/200029796338751
  - **Venue**: Ellijay Elementary
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  - **Categories**: festivals, sports
- **Event Name**: River rat rally
  - **Description**: Come join us at the legion for the river rat rally. vendors welcome. raffles and auction all day. Will have food truck on site and cold drinks from the legion. bikini bike wash and more
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ellijay/river-rat-rally/200029986417301
  - **Venue**: American Legion Post 82 Ellijay
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  - **Categories**: food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Miss BOOtiful Beauty Pageant
  - **Description**: 🎃 Miss BOOtiful 🎃
📍 Ellijay, GA
📅 September 26, 2026


Deadline to enter: August 31, 2026

Register: https://form.jotform.com/261268692399070

A fun and beginner-friendly Halloween themed pageant for ages 0-18! 👻 Perfect for first-time contestants or anyo
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ellijay/miss-bootiful-beauty-pageant/200030245193119
  - **Venue**: Ellijay RiverSpace Inc.
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  - **Categories**: halloween

## Trending Events in Ellijay

- **Event Name**: WICKED HARVEST ADULT COSTUME PARTY
  - **Description**: A good ol' Halloween dance party! Get you tickets in advance for our sure to sell out event. Guests will enjoy our spooky barnyard setting and live DJ Quinn, spinning themed tunes for the dance floor below. Arrive in your festive ghoulish attire and ou
  - **Venue**: Cress Creeks Farm and Corn Maze
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- **Event Name**: Ellijay Fall corn maze
  - **Description**: Experience the magic of fall at Cress Creeks Farm's Fall Corn Maze in Ellijay, Georgia! Wander through a beautifully designed corn maze, enjoy scenic tractor hayrides, meet and feed friendly sheep, and spend quality time with family in the heart of the
  - **Venue**: Cress Creeks Farm and Corn Maze
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- **Event Name**: MARGARITATOWN: The Music of Jimmy Buffett and Other Coastal Classics
  - **Description**: 🍹 MARGARITATOWN: The Music of Jimmy Buffett & Other Coastal Classics
Saturday, August 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Gilmer Arts Playhouse | Ellijay, GA

After a sold-out show last time, Nero Simon & The Sunsetters are sailing back to Gilmer Arts Playhouse wi
  - **Venue**: George Link, Jr. Gilmer Arts Playhouse
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- **Event Name**: Margaritatown with Nero Simon and the Sunsetters
  - **Description**: After a sold-out performance last year, Nero Simon & The Sunsetters return to the George Link Jr Gilmer Arts Playhouse on August 15 with their high-energy, beach-soaked show, MARGARITATOWN.

Sail away for one unforgettable night of coastal anthems, is
  - **Venue**: 135 Dalton St, Ellijay, GA, United States, Georgia 30540
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- **Event Name**: SHREDLY Summit
  - **Description**: Weekend at a Glance
Tucked away in the North Georgia mountains, this weekend is designed to give you a little bit of everything. Mix and match activities for one action-packed adventure, or pick your favorites à la carte:

Morning yoga or mobility session
  - **Venue**: 400 Mulberry Gap Rd, Ellijay, GA, United States, Georgia 30540
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- **Event Name**: SayStrong 5K & Fun Run 2026! 🎃👻
  - **Description**: Registration begins at 8 am
Fun Run begins at 9 am 🏃‍♂️
5K begins at 9:30 am 🏃‍♂️
Tot Trot begins around 10 am or so 🏃‍♂️

Event Location: Ellijay River Park - 1365 S Main St. Ellijay, GA 30540
*event will be held rain or shine*

This year, we're celebrat
  - **Venue**: Ellijay River Park
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- **Event Name**: Annual Christmas Market 🎄🎅🏼
  - **Description**: 60+ vendors
Live music
Santa 🎅🏼 
Food trucks
Free parking & admission
Pet friendly
  - **Venue**: Ellijay Farmers & Artisans Market
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- **Event Name**: Fall Market 2026
  - **Description**: 60+ vendors
Live music
Food trucks
Family fun
Dog friendly
Free parking
No admission
  - **Venue**: 1 Broad St, Ellijay, GA
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Summer Kid Show Series - David
  - **Description**: Join us for David as part of our 2026 Summer Kid Show Series!
📅 July 28 & 30
🚪 Doors Open: 9:15 AM
🎬 Movie Starts: 10:00 AM
Enjoy affordable family fun with: 🎟️ $2 Admission
🥤 $2 Drinks
🍿 $2 Popcorn
🍫 $2 M&M's Minis
🎨 Kids can visit our FREE color
  - **Venue**: 312 Highland Parkway, East Ellijay, GA
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Ellijay?
  - **A:** Apple Festival 5K (Sat Oct 10 2026 at 08:00 am at Ellijay Elementary), River rat rally (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 12:00 pm at American Legion Post 82 Ellijay), Miss BOOtiful Beauty Pageant (Sat Sep 26 2026 at 10:00 am at Ellijay RiverSpace Inc.).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Ellijay?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Ellijay on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Ellijay?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Ellijay?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Ellijay include Ellijay Elementary, American Legion Post 82 Ellijay, Ellijay RiverSpace Inc..
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Ellijay?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Ellijay include Georgia Apple Festival 5K, North Georgia Royalty.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Ellijay?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Ellijay.

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