Ellijay Music Festival
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.