The Ellijays - Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce

The Ellijays
of North Georgia
ExploreTheEllijays.com
Georgia
Apple
Festival
The Ellijays
of North Georgia
ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW
Second and Third Weekends in
2. Get Outside
Explore the outdoors and
recreational opportunities
October
Saturdays 9 am to 6 pm
Sundays 9 am to 5 pm
8. Grown Locally
Learn where your food comes
from while exploring farms,
markets, and vineyards
2nd Saturday in October—Antique Car Show
3rd Saturday in October—Downtown Parade
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
Rain or Shine
Pet Boarding Available On Site
www.georgiaapplefestival.org
gegeorgiaapplefestival
14. Shop, Dine, Explore
Downtown Hunt treasures,
furnishings, and antiques, and
explore the many dining
options locals enjoy
18. Let Us Entertain You
Let your artistic side show or
enjoy the artistic fruits of
others
20. Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Lodging options range from
primitive camping to luxury
cabins and everything in
between
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23. Getting Here
The Ellijays are far from the
ordinary, but not far away
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East Ellijay
24. Find Your Way
Use these maps of Gilmer
County and The Ellijays to help
plan your adventures
From gentle natural progression
to Class III rapids, our
waterways are accessible by
people of varying skill levels.
Get Outside
Amicalola Falls State Park
The Ellijays are the perfect base camp
for exploring the great outdoors. Whether your
version of adventure is a lazy day on the lake, a
gentle walk along the river or something a bit more
adventurous like mountain biking or hiking into the
wilderness you will find just the adventure
to keep you coming back for more.
Carters Lake
3200 acre reservoir in
the southwestern
corner of the county
offering a beautiful
undeveloped shoreline
and great fishing.
Activities and
facilities include US
Army Corps of
Engineers Visitor’s
Center, full service marina, boat ramps, day use areas,
hiking, biking, camping, boat-in camping, picnicking, and
hunting. 706.334.2248. www.corpslakes.usace.army
.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?Id=K502730
829 acre park highlighted by the
tallest cascading waterfall in the
Southeast with hotel, restaurant,
conference center, cabins, and
camping. Activities include
ranger programs, hiking, waterfall photography, picnicking,
fishing, and geocaching.
706.265.4703. www.gastateparks.org/info/amicalola
Did You Know:
More than 400´ deep at the dam, Carters Lake
is the deepest lake in Georgia.
Cartecay, Ellijay, and
Coosawattee Rivers
It’s easy to see why the
Cherokee called this the
“land of many waters”
with three rivers and
multiple creeks flowing
through the county.
The Cartecay, Ellijay, and
Coosawattee Rivers offer
a scenic backdrop for
canoeing, kayaking,
floating, and fishing.
Fort Mountain State Park
3712 acre park centered around a mysterious 855 foot
long wall thought to have been built by early Indians.
Activities and facilities include cottages, camping
(RV to backcountry), swimming, hiking, biking, fishing,
boat rental, and geocaching.
706.422.1932. www.gastateparks.com/fortmountain
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Appalachian Trail With its
southern terminus on top of
Springer Mountain in the
northeastern part of the county,
the AT is one of the world’s
best known hiking trails.
Traveling over 2100 miles to
Mt. Katahdin, Maine, the AT
is easily accessible in Georgia
for shorter section hikes.
www.nps.gov/appa
Benton MacKaye Trail Also beginning on Springer Mountain,
the Benton MacKaye is a mainly wilderness trail with
few amenities stretching westward for roughly 300 miles
through Georgia, Tennessee, and North Carolina. Several
sections are
easily accessed
throughout the
area for day and
overnight hikes.
www.bmta.org
Did You Know:
In September 2012, Ellijay-Gilmer
County was designated an Appalachian
Trail Community.
Lake Conasauga A beautiful,
remote 19-acre spring-fed lake
resting near Grassy Mountain
is the highest lake and campground in Georgia. Activities
include camping, hiking,
swimming, wildlife watching,
and fishing. Open Seasonally.
706.695.6736. www.fs.usda.gov
Bear Creek Trail One of the
area’s most popular multi-use
trails, Bear Creek is an easy
1.5 mile (or more) scenic hike to
the Gennett Poplar, the state
record Tulip Poplar tree.
Cohutta Wilderness & Chattahoochee National
Forest With thousands of acres of protected forest
and wilderness, recreational opportunities abound in
the Cohuttas and the national forest. For the outdoor
enthusiast who likes a walk on the wild side, the
wilderness areas and national forest offer opportunities
for hunting, fishing, camping, biking, and much more.
www.fs.fed.us/conf
Whitepath Golf Course Whitepath Golf Course was
designed by world-renowned architect Rocky Roquemore.
Completed in 1987, Whitepath is snuggled in the
majestic North Georgia mountains and offers breathtaking
scenery from elevated tees overlooking lush fairways and
medium-sized greens. A new clubhouse was completed
and opened in late 2010. 706.276.3080
River Park along the Coosawattee River, is a
linear park with a three-quarter mile walking
track, picnic areas, tennis courts, exercise
stations, and a small playground. It is also home
to Veterans Memorial Bridge & Garden where
tribute is paid to our great nation and all veterans.
Located one and one-half miles south of the
roundabout on Old Hwy 5S.
Harrison Park is a 26 acre passive recreation park
under development in downtown Ellijay. Located on
McCutchen St, less than one-half mile from the
roundabout, Harrison Park currently has walking paths
and off-road parking available. More amenities are under
development.
Did You Know:
On March 11, 2008, the
Georgia General Assembly
designated Gilmer County
the Mountain Biking
Capital of Georgia.
Pedal Faster
Cartecay Bike Shop,
123 N. Main St. 706.635.2453. www.cartecaybikes.com
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Ellijay Mountain Bike Association,
www.ellijaymountainbike.org
Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike Get-a-Way, 400 Mulberry
Gap Road, 706.698.2865. www.mulberrygap.com
Put on Your
Hiking Boots
North Georgia Mountain Outfitters, 583 Highland Crossing,
Suite 230/East Ellijay. 706.698.4453.
www.hikenorthgeorgia.com
Coosawattee Tubing Company, tube rentals.
706.635.1609. www.eaglemountaingeneralstore.com
Gilmer County Public Pool, Old Hwy. 5 South. Open
seasonally. Small admission charge. 706.635.7700
Harris Branch Beach at Carters Lake, Hwy. 382W.
Open Seasonally. Small admission charge.
Surf Blue Ridge, stand up paddling.
706.889.8747, www.surfblueridge-sup.com
Get Wet
Wet A Line
Carters Lake Marina & Resort, full
service marina and boat rentals.
706.276.4891.
www.carterslake.com
Reelem In Guide Service, 706.273.0764.
www.reeleminguideservice.com
Cartecay River Experience, kayak &
tube rentals. 706.531-4746.
www.cartecayriverexperience.com
Noontootla Creek Farms, 706.838.0585. www.ncfga.com
Saddle Up
Adventure Trail Rides, 933 Cashes Valley Rd.
Cherry Log. 706.258.2276. www.adventuretrailrides.com
Cherokee Valley Ranch, 909 Upper Salem Church Rd. Jasper.
706.692.9277. www.cherokeevalleyranch.com
Gilmer County Saddle Club,
1727 S. Main St., Ellijay.
www.gilmercountysaddleclub.com
Area Adventures
Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge,
891 Old Cashes Valley Road,
Blue Ridge. 800.251.4800.
www.zipblueridge.com
Ocoee Adventure Center,
South Benton, TN. 888.723.8622.
www.ocoeeadventurecenter.com
Rolling Thunder River Co.,
Bryson City, NC. 800.408.7238.
www.rollingthunderriverco.com
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Take a Drive Down
Apple Alley
Grown Locally
Long before “organic and natural” became marketing
buzzwords, Gilmer Countians were enjoying the
fruits of their labor with locally grown produce,
vegetables, and meats. Today visitors are also
enjoying those efforts. Combining the two largest
industries in Georgia, agriculture and tourism,
agritourism provides opportunities for city dwellers
and those wishing to return to their roots to enjoy
farm to table meals, local wines,
and delicious treats
straight from the
orchard or the field.
It’s All About
the Apple
If there is a “taste” to the
North Georgia mountains,
it has to be the tart,
crisp bite of a locally
grown apple. You
may think peaches
when you think
Georgia, but here we
speak the language of the
apple. For generations,
farmers have cultivated
the land to grow the most
delicious apples around.
Dozens of varieties are
harvested late summer
into early winter. Some
are sold wholesale but
most are sold direct to consumers as either fruit or in one
of the many delectable treats, jams, or jellies available at
one of the many apple houses dotting the countryside.
Picturesque rolling hills and
pastureland make highway
52E out of Ellijay a beautiful
drive any time of the year.
In spring you will see the
blooming of the apple
blossoms, the year’s first
sign of a new crop. In the
fall you will find the hillside
ablaze in color. The majority
of the county’s apple houses
are along this stretch, thus
the name “Apple Alley”—
allowing you to visit several
houses, each with their own signature treat. Everyone has
their favorite—which one is yours?
Did You Know:
John W. Clayton is credited with introducing
the first apples to Gilmer County in 1903.
Over a hundred years later, Georgia’s Apple
Capital produces over 250,000 bushels of apples
annually in over 30 varieties.
R&A Orchards
One of several
multi-generational
farms, R&A is open
year around and
offers seasonal
fruits and produce
throughout the year.
Visit during the
spring for a wagon
ride through the
orchards while the
apple blossoms are
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blooming or for pick your own strawberries. Summer
brings fresh from the farm vegetables and of course fall
brings apples! 5505 Hwy 52E, 706.273.3821.
www.randaorchards.com
Panorama Farm Market Open year around, Panorama
offers fresh baked goods, jam, jellies, produce, and of
course apples. 63 Talona Spur (just off Hwy 515),
706.276.3813. www.panoramaorchards.com
A P P L E
S E A S O N
Gilmer County
Farmer’s Market
Open every Saturday
morning from Memorial
Day to Labor Day, the
farmer’s market is a
great place to visit with
old friends and to make
new ones while picking up the freshest vegetables from
C H A R T
Detroit Red .........................August 1
Gala ...................................August 15
Jonagold............................August 15
Red Delicious ................September 1
Golden Delicious ..........September 1
Stayman Winesap........September 10
September Wonder .....September 10
Mutsu ...........................September 15
Rome Beauty ...............September 15
Granny Smith ....................October 1
Fuji ...................................October 15
Arkansas Black..............October 20
Yates ................................October 20
Pink Lady ........................November 1
Apple Houses Open Seasonally
the garden, some wonderful baked goods, native plants, and
local crafts. Located just off the roundabout in downtown
Ellijay, the Farmer’s Market is conveniently located in the
parking lot of the Gilmer County Courthouse.
B.J. Reece Orchards, 9131 Hwy. 52E. 706.276.3048.
www.reeceorchards.com
Hillcrest Orchards, 9696 Hwy. 52E. 706.273.3838.
www.hillcrestorchards.net
Penland Apple House, 7678 Tails Creek Rd
(Hwy. 282W). 706.635.5100.
Penland Apple House, 41 Talona Spur (Hwy. 515).
706.635.5110.
Red Apple Barn, 3381 Tails
Creek Rd (Hwy. 282W).
706.635.5898.
www.redapplebarn.com
Mountain Valley Farms A working dairy farm, this
beautiful valley has been in the Wright family since 1840.
In 2009, the Wrights decided to open Mountain Valley
Farms, selling grass fed beef and grain feed pork direct
to market. Open seven days a week, the Farm Store
offers various cuts of meat, unpasteurized milk for pets,
and most importantly an opportunity to know just where
your food comes from. 2026 Homer Wright Rd, Ellijay.
706.889.0999. www.grassfedgeorgia.com
Aaron’s Apple House, 8350
Hwy 52E. 706.273.3180
or 706.273.9182.
Be sure to pick up the
annual “Apple House”
brochure for more
information and hours of
operation for all houses.
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Wine Country
The Southern Appalachians in North Georgia are
ideal for growing wine grapes. The elevation, the
soil, and the climate combine to produce wine
grapes of the highest quality; and subsequently,
fine wines.
Celebrate the Harvest
Georgia Apple Festival Arts & Crafts Show
The Georgia Apple Festival has grown from humble
beginnings to be one of the largest and most wellattended festivals in Georgia. Celebrating fall and the
apple harvest, the Apple Festival features handmade,
handcrafted arts and crafts, live
entertainment, delicious treats from fried
Oreos to gyros, and all things apple. The
Apple Festival is held the second and third
full weekends in October. 706.635.7400.
www.georgiaapplefestival.org.
Apple Pickin’ Jubilee
Hillcrest Orchards comes alive every
weekend mid-September through October
for a down home good time. Watch the pigs
race, check out the Moonshine museum,
clap along to the bluegrass, milk a cow,
and get lost in the orchard while picking
your own bag of delicious, crispy goodness.
706.273.3838. www.hillcrestorchards.net
U-Pick
Cartecay Vineyards
Cartecay Vineyards was Gilmer County’s first entry into
the increasingly successful North Georgia wine
industry. Now with over 13 acres of vines and 6 different
varieties, Cartecay Vineyards is a thriving
winery. Come sip in the Nealey Barn Tasting Room or
listen to live music on the Chimney Patio. Cartecay’s
romantic grounds are ideal as an events facility. 5704
Clear Creek Rd., Ellijay. 706.698.9463.
www.cartecayvineyards.com
Engelheim Vineyards
Officially opening in the summer of 2014, Engelheim
Vineyards is Gilmer County’s second addition to
North Georgia’s wine country. Engelheim Vineyards was
developed from a father’s dream to have a
family-owned and operated winery. Derived from the
German word meaning “angel,” Engelheim
Vineyards aims to bring Bavarian heritage to the North
Georgia mountains. 362 Lakeview Rd., Ellijay.
770.714.5277. www.engelheim.com
B.J. Reece, Red Apple Barn, R&A
Orchards, and Hillcrest Orchards open
their fields to visitors during the fall for U-pick. Hop on
the wagon on a crisp, cool fall day and pick out your
prized apples. Whether you are planning to eat them
fresh, bake them, or preserve them, you will be proud to
brag on these souvenirs. And be sure to shoot
the apple cannon at B.J. Reece
Orchards!
Georgia Apple
Blossom Festival
Held the first
weekend in May, the
Georgia Apple Blossom
Festival in East Ellijay, is
all about local. The best
arts, craft and food vendors in
the region will join local businesses
for a fun-filled weekend. The festival will be pet-friendly
and admission is free. Come celebrate the renewal of
springtime in the mountains.
www.georgiaappleblossomfestival.com
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Shop, Dine,
Explore Downtown
Whether you are looking to decorate your
new cabin, add to your favorite collection, or find
that perfect gift—we’ve got a shop for you.
You can enjoy a variety of shopping experiences, from
antique treasures to rustic home furnishings.
Delicious
Italian, fresh
home cooking,
and award winning
barbeque are just a
few of the flavors
you will taste in the
area. Feature
restaurants,
excellent chefs and
farm to table dinners are just a few of the ways to take your
taste buds on the journey with you. For a complete list of our
local eateries, visit www.ExploreTheEllijays.com or stop by
one of our welcome centers and pick up a dining guide.
Visit a local outfitter to pick
up a new pair of hiking boots,
or visit the local bike shop for
new bike tires for your next
mountain adventure. With
over 25 retail, gift and outdoor
stores and over 15 unique
antique and collectible stores,
you are sure to find that
perfect memento from your
visit to the North Georgia
mountains. For a complete list
of our local shops, visit
www.ExploreTheEllijays.com.
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Downtown Ellijay is where the Ellijay and
Cartecay Rivers meet to form the
Coosawattee River.
The site of a Cherokee nation village for many years, Ellijay
was later a Saturday-go-to-town marketplace where
neighbors met to trade goods and news. It was the center of
many mountain trades and crafts from woodworking to
The Tabor House Historical
Society Museum and
Civil War Library
Four distinct but moderate seasons allow visitors to enjoy
downtown celebrations year ’round. Kick off spring with our
St. Patrick’s Day celebration in March, followed by our First
Saturday events on the first Saturday of each month MaySeptember. On the Thursday before Memorial Day, sample
local fare at Taste of Ellijay. You won’t want to miss our
Independence Day celebration each year with a parade and
fireworks. We also salute our veterans in an annual Veteran’s
Day parade and ceremony each
November. During the month of
October you can drive through
town and see over 100
scarecrows in a few blocks
during Scarecrow Invasion. The
second and third weekends in
October you can enjoy Apple
Arts on the Square, a
complimentary festival to
the Georgia Apple Festival.
To close out the year we
celebrate the Holidays
downtown with Light
Up Ellijay.
chenille tufting to
quilting to whiskey
distilling. It includes
the Tabor House
Historical Society
Museum and Civil War
Library, the home of
self-taught artist R.T.
Henson, and several
historical buildings.
Tabor House Historical
Society Museum and
Civil War Library, 138
Spring Street, Ellijay.
706.276.1861. Hours:
Thursday-Sunday,
11:00am-2:00pm.
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Let Us
Entertain You
Something about the crisp mountain air
brings out the creative side in all of us. Whether
you want to create that masterpiece yourself or you
simply want to marvel at the masterpiece of others
our local artisans are sure to please.
Be sure to visit our calendar of events at
www.ExploreTheEllijays.com to check out all the
happenings during your visit.
Gilmer Arts
Local, regional, and
nationally talented artists
can be found showcased in
Gilmer Art’s exhibit.
Creativity is encouraged in
the classes offered
throughout the year. Gilmer
Arts hosts exhibitions, the
B.E.S.T. series, Acoustic Blends, and countless other
entertaining events. 207 Dalton St., Ellijay.
706.635.5605.
www.gilmerarts.org
Mountain Ridge
Garden Shop
Can’t miss the big red
barn located on River
Street as you enter
town. Mountain Ridge
Garden Shop is Gilmer
County’s local garden
center and also offers
workshops from
gardening techniques to
building your own scarecrow. 746 River St., Ellijay.
706.698.2915. www.mountainridegardenshop.com
Whistle Tree Pottery
Company
Whistle Tree Pottery Company
is the place to find an unique
piece of pottery. Whistle Tree
Pottery Company is perfect for
artistic and creative special occasions, birthday parties,
or Girls’ Night Out. 10 N. Main St., Ellijay. 706.698.1223.
www.whistletreepottery.net
The Martyn House
Is not just a glamping
paradise, The Martyn House
offers classes, musical
entertainment, and seasonal
farm-to-table dinners. The
Martyn House In Towne
opening Spring 2014, in
downtown Ellijay, brings an
espresso bar, bistro, bakery,
supper club, art gallery, live
music, yoga, book club, and film to a creative space
designed to put you in a comfortable, creative frame of
mind 706.635.4759. www.themartynhouse.com
Night Out on the Town
“There is music in these hills!” A
great live music culture is growing
throughout the North Georgia
Mountains. You just never know
who might be playing in one of
our local eateries or event
venues.
Walk into Jilly’s and
you can find The
Beatles performing,
or go upstairs at
Cider Ridge and
listen to a local folk
band. From sultry
acoustic sets to
toe-tapping bluegrass,
Gilmer County wants
to treat you to a night
out on the town.
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Stress Buster Cabin Rentals & Mgmt.
706.635.3952
www.stressbustercabinrentals.com
Get a Good
Night’s Sleep
Cabins
13 Crows Cabin
706.636.5895
www.slidingrockcabins.com/?s=13+
crows
Blue Sky Cabin Rentals LLC
855.360.4773
www.blueskycabinrentals.com
Cabin in Ellijay
404.625.3801
www.cabininellijay.com
Cartecay River House
770.276.6845
www.ngacabinrentalsontheriver.com/
Cartecay.html
Carters Lake Marina & Resort
706.276.4891
www.carterslake.com
Coosawattee River Resort
Association, Inc.
706.276.1060.
www.crra.biz
Dragonfly Dreams Luxury Cabin
Rental, LLC
866.931.8224
www.dragonflycabinrentals.com
Just a Step Away
770.318.8911
www.vrbo.com/110733
KZ Cabin North Georgia Vacation
Rentals
706.229.4694
www.kzcabins.com
Lazy River Haven
706.635.3952
www.stressbustercabinrentals.com/
Lazy-River-Haven-Ellijay-BlueRidge.html
Lonesome Paws Cabin Rental
706.276.1408
www.lonesomepaws.com
Morning Breeze Cabin Rentals
888.875.5669
www.morningbreezecabinrentals.com
Mountain High Living, LLC
706.632.3609
www.rentgeorgiacabins.com
Mountain Laurel Cabin Rentals
877.686.7378
www.mountainlaurelcabinrentals.com
Twin View
239.699.2362
Valhalla Cabin Rentals, LLC
404.314.8454
www.valhallacabin.com
Wilderness View Cabins
706.517.8810
www.wildernessviewcabins.com
Bed and Breakfasts,
retreats, and lodges
Bear Rock Ridge Bed & Breakfast
706.273.6222
www.bearrockridge.com
Chamomile Retreat
404.909.9303
www.georgiacountryretreat.com
Hearthstone Lodge Bed & Breakfast
706.695.0920
www.hearthstonelodge.net
The Martyn House
706.635.4759
www.themartynhouse.com
Mulberry Gap Mountain Bike
Get-A-Way
706.698.2865
www.mulberrygap.com
The Overlook Inn
706.517.8810
www.theoverlookinn.com
Whitepath Lodge
706.276.7199
www.whitepathlodge.com
Hotels
Best Western Mountain View Inn
706.515.1500
www.bwmounainviewinn.com
Ellijay Inn
706.635.4615
Stratford Motor Inn
706.276.1080
www.ellijayga.com/stratfordinn
Camping
US Corps of Engineers camping at
Carters Lake
706.334.2248
www.corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visit
ors/projects.cfm?Id=K502730
Lake Conasauga Camping
706.695.6736
Amicalola Falls State Park and
Lodge
800.573.9656
www.amicalolafallslodge.com
Fort Mountain State Park
706.422.1932
www.gastateparks.org/FortMountain
Plum Nelly RV Park and
Campground
706.698.7586
www.plumnellycampground.com
Mountain Memories Cabins
706.698.6867
www.mountainmemoriescabins.com
Ellijay Cabin Rentals
706.686.3600
www.ellijaycabinrentals.com
Mountain Resort Cabin Rentals
706.276.2116
www.mountainresortcabinrentals.com
Far Far Away Cabin Rental
706.502.3582
www.farfarawaycabinrental.com
Romantic River Retreats
706.636.2226
www.romanticriverretreats.com
Hidden Key Properties
770.715.9818
www.hiddenkeyproperties.com
Sliding Rock Properties
866.666.2224
www.slidingrockcabins.com
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Getting
Here
Calendar
of Events
from Atlanta .....................80
Chattanooga ............80
Knoxville ................140
Asheville ................152
Birmingham .............190
Jacksonville...........422
Tampa .......................533
March .....St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Visit our Welcome Centers:
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April..............................Italian Bike Ride
May.....................Apple Blossom Festival
May ...................................First Saturday
May ................................Farmer’s Market
June..................................First Saturday
June...........Flower Show at Gilmer Arts
June ...............................Farmer’s Market
696 First Avenue,
East Ellijay
M-Sa 9a to 5p
July......Independence Day Celebration,
Parade & Fireworks
July ...............................Farmer’s Market
August..............................First Saturday
August ...................................County Fair
August...........................Farmer’s Market
September........................First Saturday
92 Sand Street, Ellijay
F-Sa 9a to 5p seasonally
Contact Us:
706.635.7400
October ...................Scarecrow Invasion
October..........Apple Arts on the Square
Georgia Apple Festival
October .........Halloween on the Square
[email protected]
www.ExploreTheEllijays.com
November .........Veteran’s Day Ceremony
November .......................Light Up Ellijay
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Cal Duke Publishing, James Harmon, Stacey Lanning, Rick Lucas,
Robert Porter, Red Apple Barn, Julie Zagarola.
All events are subject to change.
Please visit www.ExploreTheEllijays.com
for current information and more events.
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City Hall & Public Safety
US Post Office
Georgia Apple Festival
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Laurel St
Gilmer
County
Chamber of
Commerce