The Spring Arts, Crafts & Music Festival is an annual event held Memorial Day weekend in Downtown Blairsville. This two-day event features a parade, demonstrations, regional crafts and of course, music. To be a vendor at this festival or any other, please contact manager@visitdowntownblairsville.com.

Each Memorial Day weekend, Downtown Blairsville salutes those who have served our country by enjoying a community parade.

Highland dancers, Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums and traditional musicians come to celebrate their heritage in Blairsville the second weekend in June. Discover your “clan” and enjoy traditional games, Highland music, dancing and food with a Scottish flair. Watch border collies herd sheep and falcons swoop down on “prey” or check your roots at the Heritage tent. Children can compete in their own Highland games. For the “wee ones,” there’s face painting and train rides. This is one festival you just can't miss! blairsvillescottishfestival.org

A day filled with celebrations!

• Nottely Marina hosts a boat parade and anyone is welcome to participate. Learn more HERE.
• Vogel State Park has summer fun for the entire family.
• At dusk, the skies over Meeks Park will light up in an explosion of lights and color.

Celebrate and enjoy the arts of our mountain region! In mid-July, exhibitors showcase fine arts and crafts, woodwork, oils and watercolors, stained and leaded glass, jewelry, and more. Activities also include demonstrations and live entertainment. FREE admission. FREE parking! Come join the fun! www.butternutcreekfestival.com

New for 2022, the Mountain Music & Moonshine Festival is a weekend full of music on the Square in Downtown Blairsville, arts & crafts vendors, and of course, moonshine! The party will move to Grandaddy Mimm's Distilling Co. Saturday night for a parking lot party with concert headliner, Keith Anderson. 

Look forward to the annual Georgia Mountain Fair, held at the historic Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds! Thousands of visitors from across the region have experienced the excitement and nostalgia that the event has to offer. With first-class musical performances, arts & crafts, fun carnival rides, unique attractions and a glimpse into North Georgia’s rich history and culture, the Fair provides something for every member of the family. www.GeorgiaMountainFairgrounds.com

Collections of fine mountain-made products are available at this spectacular event during Labor Day weekend. Don't miss the opportunity to enjoy the manifestations of the handiwork of local craftsmen and craftswomen. FREE admission. FREE parking! www.unioncountyhistory.org

Appalachian, bluegrass and gospel music. Arts & crafts, demonstrations on spinning, blacksmithing and bowl carving and food. explore.gastateparks.org/info/233593

Teams explore the mountains, rivers, lakes, trails and beautiful woods surrounding Blairsville during this eight-hour race. The race begins in Meeks Park. www.argeorgia.com/bear

For a truly fantastic experience, attend the Indian Summer Festival the first weekend in October in Suches, Georgia. Activities include a craft show, 10K run, country square dance, weaponry demonstration, auction, play performed by elementary students, and much more! suches.com/festivalinfo.htm

Blairsville's longest running festival celebrates the ancient art of cooking sweet syrup from sorghum cane. Visitors enjoy sorghum syrup-making demonstrations in addition to contests such as "Biskit" Eatin', Pole Climbin', Log Sawin', Rock Throwin', and Horseshoe Throwin'. Join us the 2nd & 3rd weekends in October. www.blairsvillesorghumfestival.com

Celebrate autumn's arrival with a cakewalk, hayrides, live music, and food during the day with a campfire and storytelling at night. explore.gastateparks.org/info/678?c=16534106

Bring the kids and join the fun! Each October, Blairsville hosts a spectacular trick-or-treat event complete with candy, costumes, and contests! www.visitblairsvillega.com

Beautifully decorated trees and wreaths are displayed throughout the Union County Community Center. Great for family photos!

The first Saturday in December signals the gathering of residents and visitors to Downtown Blairsville for the annual Christmas Parade and holiday activities. Christmas concerts are also performed throughout the month at the Historic Courthouse. www.unioncountyhistory.org

Enjoy over 75 vendors, handcrafted items by local artisans, produce, plants, baked goods and more! Kids can visit with Santa and ride the Christmas Train. Free entertainment. UCFarmersMarket.com

Enjoy over 75 vendors, handcrafted items by local artisans, produce, plants, baked goods and more! Kids can visit with Santa and ride the Christmas Train. Free entertainment. UCFarmersMarket.com

Kids will love the caroling, hayrides, Santa Claus visit, bonfire, hot chocolate and cider. The evening culminates with the lighting of a blue spruce. explore.gastateparks.org/info/266435?c=16534108

During the months of May-October from 4-7 pm, plan to cruise downtown Blairsville on the third Saturday of the month. Cruise-Ins are also held on the first Saturday from 3-7 pm at the Union County Farmers Market. Hosted by the Blairsville Cruisers, these events are fun for all! www.blairsvillecruisers.com

Saturday mornings and Tuesday afternoons from June-October, stop by the Union County Farmers Market off Hwy. 515 next to Home Depot for local grown produce and handmade crafts. www.ucfarmersmarket.com