Georgia Apple Festival in the North Georgia Mountains
October 2nd, 2007 by Cat Benitez | no responses
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Ellijay Georgia (Gilmer County) hosts the Georgia Apple Festival
It’s October and here comes the Georgia Apple Festival!
Hosted in Gilmer County, Ellijay is the heart of Georgia’s apple country. Local apple houses and local vendors offer a variety of apple goodies and other homegrown and homemade treats. By buying direct from the growers, one is assured of getting great tasting apples, for a fraction of the cost. Many of the local apple houses offer to let you roam their orchards and pick your own apples. What better way to enjoy some of the most breath taking views of Ellijay!
Many other sites attract attention during the fall in Ellijay. The Apple Festival takes place at the Lion’s Club Fairground which fronts the beautiful Coosawattee river. Just as the leaves are changing color, and there is a little coolness in the air, the stroll along the river is perfect. Other sites popular during folks’ visits to Ellijay include the quaint Ellijay square which is not only busy with activities, but is home to the Gilmer County Courthouse(the old Hyatt Hotel), which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Around the square are several other historic sites including the Perry House, the Tabor House(an old boarding house), and the old Watkins Residence.
Gilmer County is rich with Native American history too. Many trails and sites are located throughout the county which are noted in history. For more information about The Chieftain’s Trail (a tour of lacal Native American sites), please visit www.gilmerchamber.com. Also, popular hikes include the Benton-MacKaye trail, the Appalachian Trail, trails through the Rich Mountain Wilderness and the Cohutta Mountains.
Other popular sites include the Old Cartecay United Methodist Church(est. 1834) which is the oldest Methodist Church in North Georgia, Fort Mountain State Park(camping and day hikes and scenic overlooks),Colonel Poole’s Pig Hill of Fame, and the famous drive on State Highway 52 East featuring 11 of the county’s 18 apple orchards.
During October, folks can also enjoy the Antique Car Show on Saturday the 13th at the Civic Center, the Apple Festival during the 2nd and 3rd weekends, Arts and Crafts on the square during the 2nd and 3rd weekends, the Apple Festival home town parade on Saturday the 20th beginning at 10 AM.
For more information please visit www.georgiaapplefestival.org
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