Get ready for a doggone good time in downtown Ellijay on April 18, 2026 as a plethora of partying pets promenade in apparel for a paws cause! Bring your four legged party animals and let the good times roll and do a good deed for the dogs and cats in need in the process.
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.