Best Time To Visit: There's always something going on in Blue Ridge! Festivals in both spring and fall make for a great family outing; hiking, fishing, boating all year long; breath-taking fall colors; and the serenity and quiet of winter scenes - come any time of year and you won't be disappointed!
What You'll Need for Your Visit: Come prepared to be relaxed!
A challenging contest with lots of surprises and some of the most stunning scenery anywhere -- plus the famous Blue Ridge hospitality racers have come to expect and enjoy. So get your team ready to run, paddle, mountain bike and navigate in the beautiful North Georgia Mountains. Up to 100 co-ed teams of three (plus one support person) will run along the forested trails of the Chattahoochee National Forest, paddle on the Toccoa River and/or Lake Blue Ridge, mountain bike steep trails and complete mystery challenges along the way.

Each year The Art Center invites artists from across the region to join us for a fall weekend of painting outside!!! With over 42% National Forest, Fannin County is a canvas for art in nature.

Prelude evening to the Blue Ridge Blues and Bbq on Saturday, September 22nd. Five local downtown restaurants will feature live music and specialty blues menu and drinks. Great opportunity to listen to live music and be ready to spend the day in downtown Blue Ridge for the Blue Ridge Blues and BBQ.

A Day of Great Blues Music and BBQ In The Beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains

Annual local arts and crafts sale at the Blue Ridge Farmer's Market. Food, art and fun for the whole family!

Old fashioned holiday celebration with Santa Clause arriving in town aboard the train.