Summer Festivals & Events
June, July, August
Summer mountain events: tubing on the Hooch, smores on the campfire, fresh mountain air and clear nighttime skies perfect for stargazing. And of course – tons of festivals, live music, mountain fairs, and fireworks over the Chattahoochee!
Summer Concerts & Events on Lake Burton
May – September
Lake Burton
Summer Vibes Concert Series, July 4th Celebration, Wooden Boat Parade
Join us on the lake – by boat (or paddle board, canoe, or float) but not by car – this summer for the Summer Vibes Concert Series, 4th of July Fireworks and the Wooden Boat Parade!
With 62 miles of shoreline and gorgeous views, Lake Burton is the perfect mountain destination for watersports, fishing, or having a relaxing getaway with a view at one of the most pristine lakes in the U.S.!
Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race
May 30, 31 and June 1, 2024
33 Munichstrasse, Helen
Helen to the Atlantic Hot Air Balloon Race
The South’s oldest balloon event and the United States’ only long-distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 20 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia’s Alpine Village – Helen! While the competition to the Atlantic continues, other balloonist competes in local events. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday.
North GA Arts Tour
June and November
Start anywhere you like…
Plot your own course…
10 AM – 5:00 PM
North GA Arts Tour
Paintings, pottery, folk art, jewelry, glass, mixed media, metal, photography, handcrafted furniture, fiber, wood, and much more!
Mountain Music and Moonshine Festival
July
Downtown Blairsiville
Mountain Music and Moonshine Festival
The Blairsville Downtown Development Authority & Grandaddy Mimm’s Distilling Co. invite YOU to the 2nd Annual Mountain Music & Moonshine Festival. Enjoy a weekend full of local vendors, a car show, food trucks, country music… and maybe even some classic rock.
Crush Fest at Yonah Mountain Vineyards
August
Yonah Mountain Vineyards
Crush Fest
Yonah Mountain Vineyard’s annual day-long festival features live music, food trucks, an artisan market, wine tastings, and a chance for attendees to take part in the festival’s signature traditional barefoot grape stomping event! CrushFest attracts more than 5,000 visitors of all ages from around the Southeast.
