The Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival is a celebration of needle arts, tradition, creativity, and community in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains. Each year, fiber lovers gather to connect, share, shop, and celebrate the crafts that bring us together — and 2026 is shaping up to be something truly special.
Join area storytellers to share your stories or listen to others’ stories. If you enjoy a good yarn you will love this gathering every 4th Thursday of the month at 6:30pm Lucy Harris moderates this lively group of story tellers. Area authors come read excerpts from their books, too. Watch Social Media for building.
Cirque Du Roo returns for its second spectacular year, bringing an unforgettable night of magic, movement, and wonder to Roo Mountain Vineyards. Set against the stunning backdrop of the North Georgia mountains, this one-of-a-kind event features breathtaking acts soaring through the sky, fire performances and daring feats, powerful acts of strength and endurance, and exciting new performances debuting for 2026. Guests may choose between two ticket levels: General Admission ($85) includes the full show, general seating, and an abundance of sweets and heavy appetizers throughout the evening. VIP Admission ($125) elevates the experience with reserved seating, early entry at 5:30 PM, a celebratory glass of “Big Top Bubbly”, and an exclusive pre-show performance. Cirque Du Roo is unlike anything else in North Georgia—an extraordinary blend of spectacle, artistry, and atmosphere that must be experienced to be believed.
Wasted Potential Brass Band is Atlanta’s pop up party starter. Powered by tuba goodness, this brass band got their start playing on the streets of Decatur, GA. WPBB just dropped an EP titled “Room to Grow.” WPBB features a second line street beat, southern horn section, blues vocals and sousaphone as bass. Find them in Atlanta, GA playing festivals and bars. They’re what fun sounds like.
Back for year THREE! 🎉✨ Our Chamber Chuck It! Cornhole Tournament returns May 1st from 4–6PM at Reece’s Cider Co. Whether you’re in it to win it or just here for a good time, we’ve got a spot for you with competitive and casual brackets available! Grab your friends, sip some cider, and join us for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. 🏆🍎
Improv Night at The Playhouse
The Gilmer Christian Learning Center is hosting its 20th annual Run for the Son 5K fundraiser. To register, sponsor, or to get more information, visit gilmerclc.org/5k. For questions, please call 706-635-7100 or email office@gilmerclc.org.
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
Kenny Noble Cortes is an American radio personality, musician, and prolific Christian songwriter. Kenny and his family crisscrossed the country, working for radio stations in Houston, Chicago, Seattle
The 2026 Ellijay Music Festival presented by Appalachian Beverage will feature award-winning songwriters, recording artists, musicians and bands that will perform their original songs, fan favorites, and hits in live shows at The Butcher and Bottle, Gilmer Arts Playhouse, Cantaberry, The Ellijay Cigar Lounge, and Cartecay River Brewing Co. "We are delighted to produce the Ellijay Music Festival presented by Appalachian Beverage for a fourth consecutive year and once again bring a celebrated national recording artist to Ellijay for our fans to enjoy over three exciting days thanks to the enthusiastic community and regional support, loyal sponsors, and performing artist excitement", said Ray Green, festival founder, and Executive Producer. Musicians ranging from emerging and veteran songwriters to seasoned hitmakers will take festival stages and perform music in genres ranging from Country to Pop, Blues to Honky Tonk, and Americana to Rock n' Roll. The Ellijay Music Festival has become one of the premier live music events in the southeast United States and the largest spring event in Gilmer County, Georgia. Most shows will be free and everyone is welcome. "The festival will bring together thousands of live music fans as we celebrate and benefit the performing arts”. “Attendees will have a chance to meet and hang out with the performers, listen to their songs, hear the stories behind the songs, and enjoy mountain life in beautiful Ellijay over Mothers Day Weekend", added Green.
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
This is our 11th year to host what has turned out to be North Georgia’s most popular plein air event. We hope you will consider joining us this year as painting outdoors brings us all together for a wonderful weekend of art, fellowship, and the enjoyment of the beautiful mountain area in Ellijay! The Plein Air “Art in the Mountains” event is open to all plein air artists 18 years of age and older. All painting mediums are acceptable. Artists will be given a list of hosted locations and will paint on location over the three-day event, as well as during a Quick Paint competition. Each artist may submit up to three (3) original works of art done at those locations of which one of the three will be from the Quick Paint competition. These will be displayed and available for sale during the live auction on Sunday, May 17. A Welcome Reception and Collector’s Preview will be hosted by Gilmer Arts on Friday evening, and artists will be allowed to bring one studio piece for sale for this event.
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
Gilmer County will be celebrating Flag Day 2026 as its main America 250 event leading up to July 4th. The event will be held in the Gilmer High School Football stadium and will include a history of our flag presented the Daughters of the American Revolution, the singing of God Bless America, the unfurling of a 50-foot-by-100-foot American flag during the singing of the National Anthem, and concluding with a military flyover. Every patriotic organization in Gilmer County will be represented
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome
We are closed for the season. Please follow us for updates 😁 **2026 SEASON May 2nd - September 26th** Time: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Shop local, farmers, crafters and 50+ vendors. Free parking and occasional live music Just off the Square behind the Welcome