Back by popular demand... ​Celebrate the intriguing and unique works of Contemporary Southern and Folk Art from various regional artists during this year's exhibit, Contemporary Southern & Folk Art Exhibit inside the Richard Low Evans Gallery at the Art Center.​Please join us as we showcase the amazing talent of the region!

From the first to last note, this Jimmy Buffett and Friends Tribute Band - "It's 5 O'Clock Somewhere" - has it covered. This tribute band draws upon combined decades of varied music industry experience to piece together the perfect Jimmy Buffett set list. Some sing along to hits such as "Margaritaville" , "Come Monday" , "A Pirate Looks at Forty" , "Cheeseburger in Paradise" , "Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes" , "Son of a Son of a Sailor" , and "It's Five O'Clock Somewhere" .

13TH ANNUAL BLUE RIDGE BLUES & BBQ FESTIVALSaturday, September 21st, 2024 GATES WILL OPEN AT 11:30 AM Downtown Blue Ridge sets the stage as a fantastic backdrop and venue location for a perfect early fall event. The leaves start to change with cooler days and crisp evenings that invite outdoor activities! The sounds of Blues music and the sweet smell of BBQ from local and regional cookers will fill the air as families and groups of friends enjoy this unique setting and event. MUSIC LINEUP (This is the 2023 lineup, check back closer to the event for the 2024 lineup) 12:00 PM: BREAKING POINT BAND - (BLUE RIDGE, GA) 1:30 PM: FRANKIE'S BLUES MISSION - (ATLANTA, GA) 3:30 PM: THE CROSSROADS BAND - (MACON, GA) 5:30 PM: GHOST TOWN BLUES BAND -(MEMPHIS, TN) 7:30 PM: DWAYNE DOPSIE & ZYDECO HELLRAISERS - (NEW ORLEANS, LA) CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS (Ticket sales will open closer to event) DUE TO THE NATURE OF THIS EVENT: NO PETS, NO COOLERS, & NO SMOKING

GATES WILL OPEN AT 11:30 AMDowntown Blue Ridge sets the stage as a fantastic backdrop and venue location for a perfect early fall event. The leaves start to change with cooler days and crisp evenings that invite outdoor activities! The sounds of Blues music and the sweet smell of BBQ from local and regional cookers will fill the air as families and groups of friends enjoy this unique setting and event. MUSIC LINEUP (This is the 2023 lineup, check back closer to the event for the 2024 lineup) 12:00 PM: BREAKING POINT BAND - (BLUE RIDGE, GA) 1:30 PM: FRANKIE'S BLUES MISSION - (ATLANTA, GA) 3:30 PM: THE CROSSROADS BAND - (MACON, GA) 5:30 PM: GHOST TOWN BLUES BAND -(MEMPHIS, TN) 7:30 PM: DWAYNE DOPSIE & ZYDECO HELLRAISERS - (NEW ORLEANS, LA)

3rd AnnualTravis Bowlin’s Cigar Box Guitar Music & Art Festival Oct 4-6, 2024 Bear Claw Winery Blues Ridge GA. Oct 4th Travis Bowlin’s Hooks and Groove album release party Oct 5-6 music by. Meg Williams Travis Bowlin Devin Williams John Mary Go Round Mark Leclair Cody Goggins Men without Memories Ari Pemberton Dean Dostal Rusted Melody John Nickel RB Stone Charli Brewer Benefiting Toys for Tots Admission New/Un-Wrapped toy or $$ donation Sponsored by MGB Guitar Parts and Supplier, Lace Pickups, and Hohner. Honey Bug BBQ Queen Bee Dawgs Smash Hit Burger

Gala Celebrating Blue Ridge Community Theater’s 25th Season Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate BRCT’s milestone 25th season and unveil our inaugural “Hall of Fame” class: Steffen Smith Bill & Wanda Jefferson Sonia Smith Joe and Pat Webb We will also introduce our first-ever Legacy Society. Highlights of the evening include: Silent Auction Open Bar featuring a signature cocktail Heavy Hors d’oeuvres Entertainment by the Sunny D Kids and Jim Richter! Tickets just $25

You do not want to miss this! Join us for all the fun all day long on the farm as the Owenby family celebrates 70 years of Noontootla Creek Farms! We will have something for everyone – from pumpkin patches, corn mazes, to casting classes, shotgun demos, and your favorite farm inspired fair food and complete with brews & booze, this day will be a blast! Come celebrate with us!

Join us Fall weekend for our Annual Fall Arts in the Park fine arts and fine crafts festival held in the beautiful Downtown City Park of Blue Ridge, Georgia.Shop from a variety of artworks from over 175 juried fine arts and fine crafts exhibitors, enjoy tasty food, and engage in multiple artist demos throughout the weekend festival. Pets are welcomed as long as they are leashed and well-behaved. Festival is held rain or shine. Weekend Admission: adults $5; children under 12 free.

10 AM-5 PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.Fine art, great food, and fall colors on the trees and the canvases. Enjoy the small-town charm of Blue Ridge at one of our signature events, Fall Arts in the Park. This fall arts and crafts festival features hundreds of regional artists and craftsmen, Special events for the kids, and live musical performances. Don't miss a visit to The Art Center in the historic Fannin County Courthouse, and browse the Art Center Gallery. Admission is $5 for adults and kids are admitted free of charge. Festival hours are 10 am to 5 pm on both days.

It's alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical come-dy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Franken-stein! Transylvania Heights, 1934: Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchback sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Franken-stein has all of the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically prov-en, monstrously good entertainment.

The Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes will be held this year October 18-20, 2024. Benefitting the area’s local youth through the Parade of Homes Scholarship Foundation, the parade is an annual, three-day event held in Blue Ridge, Georgia and features amazing homes sprinkled throughout the North Georgia mountains. Hosted by some of the finest builders in the North Georgia area, the event has quickly established a tradition of showcasing a variety of spectacular homes and introducing exciting new trends to attendees from all over the country. To date, the event has drawn over 12,000 attendees from 34 different states in its first five years, featuring 79 homes by eight of the region’s most prominent builders. At its foundation, the mission of the Blue Ridge Mountains Parade of Homes and its sponsors is to give back to the community. With many of the participating builders being raised in the local area, the non-profit, “Future of Our Trades Scholarship” is committed to giving back to public education in the North Georgia area, by way of providing scholarships to local students who plan to enter the construction field after graduation. To date, the organization has awarded $380,000 since the first scholarship was given in 2019.

Shop handmade items from local craftsmen and artisans that would be ideal for Christmas, birthdays, or just for someone special - and that someone special may just be you.

Mark your calendar and plan to come and enjoy a day with your favorite pet. Paws in the Park includes a parade at 10 a.m., pet education and demonstrations, rabies clinic, micro-chipping, contests, prizes, photos with your pet, and much more! Join us on Saturday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Blue Ridge, Blue Ridge Mountain Arts Association and Love Dogs and Cats Too. Parade starts at 10 a.m. From kitties to llamas, this parade is not to miss! Join the Annual 5K Race that runs through the streets of downtown Blue Ridge! Registration starts at 7:30 a.m., and the race begins at 8:30 a.m.

It's alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical come-dy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Franken-stein! Transylvania Heights, 1934: Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchback sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Franken-stein has all of the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically prov-en, monstrously good entertainment.

Free Parking in the Blue Ridge City-owned lots, Mountain Street, and BR City Hall beginning at 4 p.m.Candy distribution starts at 5 pm Costume Contest will begin at 5:30 pm

It's alive! The electrifying adaptation of Mel Brooks' monstrously funny film will leave you in stitches. From the creators of the record-breaking Broadway sensation, The Producers, comes this monster new musical come-dy. The comedy genius, Mel Brooks, adapts his legendarily funny film into a brilliant stage creation – Young Franken-stein! Transylvania Heights, 1934: Grandson of the infamous Victor Frankenstein, Frederick Frankenstein (pronounced "Fronk-en-steen") inherits his family's estate in Transylvania. With the help of a hunchback sidekick, Igor (pronounced "Eye-gore"), and a leggy lab assistant, Inga (pronounced normally), Frederick finds himself in the mad scientist shoes of his ancestors. "It's alive!" he exclaims as he brings to life a creature to rival his grandfather's. Eventually, of course, the monster escapes and hilarity continuously abounds. Every bit as relevant to audience members who will remember the original as it will be to newcomers, Young Franken-stein has all of the panache of the screen sensation with a little extra theatrical flair added. With such memorable tunes as "The Transylvania Mania," "He Vas My Boyfriend" and "Puttin' on the Ritz," Young Frankenstein is scientifically prov-en, monstrously good entertainment.

Come shop for that perfect holiday gift, creative and unique, during this holiday retail exhibit. We will have a multitude of artistic and handcrafted items for sale, all made by our member artists. So whether it is jewelry, pottery, paintings, or anything in between, we have that unique gift for your holidays.

Based on one of the most celebrated holiday stories of all time, The Gift of the Magi tells the story of newlyweds struggling to stay afloat. Jim, an Atlanta streetcar driver struggling to make ends meet during the Atlanta Transit Strike of 1950, especially when it comes to buying a perfect gift for his wife Della. What he doesn’t know, however, is that Della is going to similar lengths to afford a gift for him. Christmas is just around the corner…and how the creative couple solves their situation is the subject of legend. Magi tells the story of love, sacrifice, and the blessings we often take for granted.

ENJOY ICE SKATING IN BLUE RIDGE THIS WINTERSKATE WITH US... NOVEMBER 22, 2024 – JANUARY 5, 2025 Located next to the Swan Drive-In at the Blue Ridge Farmer's Market 787 East Summit Street, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513

BLUE RIDGE TURKEY TROT 5K MARATHON ON THANKSGIVING DAY FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!The race is for all abilities, from walkers to the serious competitor. We are one of the biggest races in our surrounding area with over 700 runners, walkers, and fans joining in the Thanksgiving fun! Don’t worry you will be home in time to put the turkey in the oven! Now, let’s get trotting!

Join us for a festive 1-hour train ride on our Holiday Express. Here, you will get to listen to holiday music and "The Night Before Christmas" story. Children will receive a Blue Ridge Scenic Railway jingle bell, candy cane, and a chance to see Santa Claus. You can enjoy delicious hot chocolate and other snacks available for purchase inside our concession car.

Light Up Blue Ridge is always the Saturday after Thanksgiving! Blue Friday is the day after Thanksgiving. Light Up Blue Ridge and the Annual Blue Ridge Christmas Parade is in the evening at 5:30 Blue Friday day will include downtown merchants store discounts, Christmas holiday cheer, food vendors and strolling entertainment. Light Up Blue Ridge day will be full of Christmas cheer, strolling Christmas entertainment, food vendors, and children will be able to visit Santa Clause in the gazebo located in the park. Gingerbread Village will be open to the public at noon from November 25th to December 11th at the Arts Center. The Christmas Parade is on Saturday the day of Light Up Blue Ridge, it starts at 5:30 p.m. and runs down E. Main from Church Street to Mountain, down Mountain and back up W. Main to Depot. PICTURES WITH SANTA WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE GAZEBO FROM NOON UNTIL 4:15 PM. SANTA WILL CONTINUE VISITING WITH CHILDREN THAT WERE IN LINE PRIOR TO 4:15 UNTIL 4:30 PM. SANTA MUST LEAVE BY 4:30 SO HE HAS TIME TO EAT SOMETHING AND THEN BE IN THE PARADE.

A Blue Ridge Christmas Classic- St. Luke's Annual Christmas Bazaar featuring delicious entrée casseroles-homemade and frozen for your holiday use- soups, baked goods, jams, jellies, candy and cakes plus original art, barn quilts, garden décor, birdhouses, knitted socks, scarves and more. Handmade cabin décor, holiday wreaths, and decorations plus original art will be available. Silent Auction including the Rector's fabulous English Dinner. Plan to attend and bring your friends.

Nora and her girlfriends – all decades older – tell the inside story of what life was like as the British Invasion began. World premiere.

13th Annual Fire & Ice Chili Cook-Off & Craft Beer Festival February 17, 2024 – Noon to 5 pm In and around the park, downtown Blue Ridge Mark your calendars for live music, ice sculptures, ice carving demonstrations, face painting for the kiddos, fire dancer for everyone and of course amazing chili! With a $10 donation we give you a Tasting Card to sample all the competitor’s chili and vote for the People’s Choice Award.