Updated Monthly: Your Rolling Guide to Adventures
Welcome to this month's edition of our “Next 60 Days” series! Each guide highlights what's happening in North Georgia - festivals, live music, seasonal adventures, and more - so you can make the most of your mountain getaway.
This time, we're celebrating one of Blue Ridge's most beloved seasons: fall. Crisp air, colorful leaves, harvest festivals, and cozy cabin nights await. Here's your guide to the best of North Georgia through late November.
🎃 October Delights & Fall Festival Season
October Is When The North Georgia Mountains Really Shine!
- Mainstreet: Bob Seger Tribute
- Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
- The Park After Dark
- Georgia Apple Festival
Mainstreet: A Bob Seger Tribute
On October 4 @ 7:00 p.m., fans of classic rock can head over to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds for Mainstreet: A Bob Seger Tribute. There’s nothing like good music echoing through the hills on a cool fall night.
Georgia Mountain Fall Festival
The Georgia Mountain Fall Festival returns to Hiawassee for two weekends - October 10 - 12 and 16–18. This event is a favorite for locals and visitors alike, featuring arts and crafts, mountain music, food vendors, and cultural exhibits that celebrate the rich Appalachian heritage.
The Park After Dark
If you're looking for something unique, don’t miss The Park After Dark on October 9 @ 7:00 p.m.. Held in the serene Hamilton Gardens at the fairgrounds, this event offers a magical nighttime experience under the stars with lights, music, and a peaceful ambiance you won’t soon forget.
- WHEN: October 9 @ 7:00 p.m.
- WHERE: Hamilton Gardens, Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
Georgia Apple Festival
October wouldn’t be complete without the Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay, taking place the weekends of October 11–12 and 18–19. With hundreds of vendors, homemade treats, and all things apple, it’s a can't-miss fall tradition for couples, families, and foodies alike.
🍂 November Charm & Mountain Magic
November marks the change to wintertime fun!
As leaves fade and cooler days settle in, November in North Georgia blends natural beauty with early holiday celebrations. Here are a few events and seasonal highlights to consider:
Ray LaBean live at Kerith House
Enjoy the soulful sounds of local Ray LaBean, a country, rock and roll, folk, gospel, and Christian contemporary guitarist and singer. He'll be in Morgantown at the Kerith House on November 1, 2025.
Bigfoot Boogie 5K
A part of the Riverwalk Run Series, the Bigfoot Boogie 5K, November 8, 2025 is a great fall event to get you out and enjoying the foliage and turn toward winter in the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is America's only 2-state 5K bringing you through McCaysville, GA, and Copperhill, TN.
Looking for lodging? Gold Sponsors like SCCR are offering 10% off rates for participants.
Light Up & Holiday Kickoffs
Kick off the holiday season during Thanksgiving weekend in downtown Blue Ridge, November 28-29. Expect live music, vendors, a Christmas parade, and the lighting of the Great Tree.
Holiday Market
Get into the spirit of the season at the Holiday Show & Sale, hosted by the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association in downtown Blue Ridge. From November 16 through December 20, the gallery transforms into a festive marketplace filled with handcrafted gifts, artwork, pottery, jewelry, and holiday décor made by local and regional artists. It’s the perfect spot to find one-of-a-kind treasures and support North Georgia’s creative community.
Weekly & Recurring Mountain Favorites
Some Of The Best Things to Do in North Georgia This Fall Don’t Require a Set Schedule!
- 🚂 Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Rides - Ride through colorful forests and mountain views.
- 🎶 Live Music at Grumpy Old Men Brewing - Fridays & Saturdays with mountain-made brews.
- 🥧 Apple Picking & Cider Tasting at Mercier Orchards - A Blue Ridge fall tradition.
Seasonal Things to Do in North Georgia
- 🥾 Fall Colors & Cozy Trails - September through November offers peak leaf season — perfect for hiking Brasstown Bald, Amicalola Falls, or relaxing with a mountain view and hot cider.
- 🍺 Oktoberfest in Helen - This alpine village transforms into a Bavarian wonderland, complete with lederhosen, beer steins, German music, and hearty food, September 4th through November 2nd, 2025.
- 🛍️ Small-Town Shopping & Dining Explore boutique shops and rustic cafes in Blue Ridge, Blairsville, and Ellijay, each full of Southern hospitality and seasonal flavor.
Experience Fall in North Georgia Like a Local
Your Perfect Fall Cabin Awaits!
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