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2025 Creative Expression Award Winner: Aaron Family Orchards
On Tuesday, May 6, Pick Ellijay hosted the inaugural Trailblazer Summit-our first annual meeting celebrating a year of progress and dedication in Gilmer County’s tourism industry. This special event recognized the individuals and businesses shaping the future of our...
2025 Frontline Service Award Winner: Rachel McConaughey
On Tuesday, May 6, Pick Ellijay hosted the inaugural Trailblazer Summit- the first annual meeting celebrating a year of growth, innovation, and dedication in Gilmer County’s tourism industry. This special event highlighted the achievements of the hospitality community...
May in the Mountains: Upcoming Events in Ellijay
As May rolls in, Ellijay is buzzing with exciting events for everyone! Lace up your sneakers for the Run for the Sun and SayStrong 5K, sip local wine for a cause at Habitat Night at Roo Mountain Vineyards, and unwind with a farm-to-table dinner at Cress Creek Farm....
Find Your Next Favorite Plant at Down to Earth Garden Center
If you find yourself wandering through Downtown Ellijay, take a turn off North Main and you’ll spot a place that feels like pure springtime. Down To Earth Garden Center is a peaceful, blooming space where flowers, herbs, and trees fill every corner with life....
Explore the Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival This Weekend in Ellijay!
Calling all fiber enthusiasts! 🧵 The annual Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival returns to the scenic town of Ellijay, Georgia, from April 25 to 27, 2025. Hosted at the Gilmer County Civic Center, this three-day celebration is a haven for knitters, crocheters,...
Back to Nature in Ellijay, Georgia
We are all creatures of nature. We spend so much time cooped up in our homes, cars, and cubicles that we forget we need fresh air in our lungs, warm sun on our skin, and the sounds and splendor of Mother Nature around us. We need to get lost and let our bodies and...
2025 Ellijay Songwriters Festival
Back for the third year, the Ellijay Songwriters Festival returns on May 8-11, 2025. This festival features award-winning Nashville and Georgia songwriters and musicians who will perform their original songs across beautiful area venues including the Playhouse, 29...
Ellijay Restaurant Week Returns This May- Nominations Now Open
Do you have a favorite dish you always come back to? Is there a local restaurant you recommend to everyone? Just love trying out all the great spots around town? If that sounds like you, mark your calendars for the 2025 Ellijay Restaurant Week returning on May...
Apple Blossom Tractor Tours Happening This Weekend at R&A Orchards!
Spring in Ellijay is something special, and there’s no better way to welcome the season than by experiencing the first signs of apple season in Georgia’s Apple Capital! When & Where 🌸 Join R&A Orchards this Saturday, April 5th, from 9 AM to 4 PM for their...
April Events You Can’t Miss in Ellijay
As spring blooms in the air, April brings a variety of fun events, promising excitement for all ages! From Distillery Tours at House of Applejay to Cirque du Roo at Roo Mountain Vineyards and live music at Grapes & Ladders, adventure awaits at Ellijay’s vineyards....
Top 5 Hikes in Ellijay, Georgia
As spring blooms and the mountain air turns crisp, there’s no better time to hit the trails in Ellijay. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Ellijay offers a central location to some of the best family- and pet-friendly hikes in the region. Whether you’re...
Riding at the right time could help manage blood sugar, study finds
A new study reveals that when you exercise may matter as much as how much you exercise—at least when it comes to managing blood sugar. Researchers found that sedentary adults with obesity or overweight who exercised in the morning saw the biggest improvements in their...