Blue Ridge, Georgia
Upcoming events
Live music at the vineyards, festivals downtown, holiday trains and markets. We refresh this list every week so you can plan your stay around it.
Updated Nov 6, 2026
Week of Nov 2
Thu, Nov 5 – Sun, Nov 8
Event
Weekend double feature at Swan Drive-In
Swan Drive-In
The Cat in the Hat and Drummer Boy are listed for Thursday through Sunday this weekend. Check the theater for showtimes before you go.
Sat, Nov 7
Live music
Live music: Rusted Melody at Chateau Meichtry
Chateau Meichtry · 30 min from the cabin
Weekend music with the Smoke Street Grill food truck. Seating is first come, first served; the calendar does not list a start time.
Sat, Nov 7 · 9am–3pm
Market
Fannin County Schools Agriculture Facility
Free indoor market of local soaps, pottery, jewelry, wood, fiber and glass at 43 Station Road. Open 9 AM to 3 PM.
Sat, Nov 7 · 10am
Seasonal
Blue Ridge Veterans Day Parade
Downtown Blue Ridge
The parade starts at 10 AM at Church Street and East Main, then a noon ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park. Come early for a viewing spot.
Sat, Nov 7 · 10am–3pm
Market
Community Makers Market at CATE Farms
CATE Farms
More than 20 vendors in Morganton, 10 AM to 3 PM, with hay rides and a petting zoo while the farm market stays open until 5.
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:30pm–5:30pm
Live music
Live music: Gregg Erwin at Cartecay Vineyards
Cartecay Vineyards
Free set from 1:30 to 5:30 PM on the Chimney Patio, moving to the Tasting Barn hay loft if the weather turns.
Sun, Nov 8 · 2pm–5pm
Seasonal
Serenity in the Mountains
Walk decorated trees at the spa and lodge from 2 to 5 PM, with champagne or coffee. Admission is $20. It also runs Sunday, November 15.
Week of Nov 9
Sat, Nov 14 · 4:30pm
Outdoors
Twisted Tomato McCaysville Bigfoot Boogie 5K
McCaysville Visitor Center
Twilight 5K that crosses the McCaysville–Copperhill steel bridge. Rain or shine; no dogs on the course. Day-of registration is allowed unless it sells out.
Sat, Nov 14 · 6pm–9pm
Event
WhoDunIt? Mystery Art Fundraiser
The Art Center
Ticketed evening at 420 West Main: every guest goes home with an original artwork, plus a wine bar and hors d'oeuvres. Tickets are $50 and space is limited.
Week of Nov 16
Tue, Nov 17 – Sat, Jan 2
Seasonal
Blue Ridge Farmers Market
Seasonal outdoor rink at the Farmers Market on Summit Street, next to the Swan Drive-In. Hours vary, so check before you go. Ages 13+ are $15; 12 and under are $12.
Fri, Nov 20 · 5pm–7pm
Food & drink
Roojolais Nouveau Release Party
Roo Mountain Vineyards · 25 min from the cabin
Taste the new vintage in the Barrel Room from 5 to 7 PM, with winemakers and light bites. Tickets are required; the page lists more than one price, so confirm when you book.
Week of Nov 23
Thu, Nov 26 · 8am–9am
Outdoors
Downtown Blue Ridge
Thanksgiving morning run/walk through downtown. Registration opens at 7:30 AM and the race starts at 8 at East Main and Church Streets.
Fri, Nov 27 · 10am–7pm
Seasonal
Downtown Ellijay
Festival on Broad Street from 10 AM to 7 PM, with a parade at 6 PM and tree lighting around 6:30. Santa photos benefit the Friends of Gilmer Animal Shelter.
Sat, Nov 28 – Thu, Dec 24
Seasonal
Holiday Express on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
One-hour holiday trains on select dates from late November through Christmas Eve. Book ahead; many departures were already selling out when last checked.
Check the venue before you go
Sat, Nov 28 · 11am–7pm
Seasonal
Downtown Blue Ridge
Free holiday kickoff from 11 AM to 7 PM, with the parade at 5:30 and the Great Tree lighting around 7. Cars must be off East and West Main by 4 PM.