Georgia Apple Blossom Festival

(706) 635-7400

May
4 - 5
2019

Georgia Apple Blossom Festival

Visiting the Festival

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We are excited you are planning to visit the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival. Enjoy arts & craft vendors, demonstrations, free kids activities and more.

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Vendor information

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If you are a regional artist or crafter we invite you to participate in our juried event. 

 

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Weekend activities

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The Georgia Apple Blossom Festival is just one of many exciting activities you can take advantage of during the weekend.

 

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Sponsors

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About the Festival

festival hours

 

May 4, 2019 9:00AM - 5:00PM

May 5, 2019 9:00AM - 4:00PM

admission

There is NO COST for admission.

kid friendly

There are plenty of FREE kid friendly activities sponsored by Piedmont Mountainside Hospital including bounce houses, rock climbing, face painting, and more.

location

The festival is located on Craig Street in East Ellijay, GA at the Gilmer Chamber & Welcome Center.

Pet friendly

You may bring your pets to this event as long as they are leashed and you clean up after them. Doggie clean up stations are provided.

Arts & Crafts

 The Georgia Apple Blossom Festival is a juried show with over 60 vendors focused on local artists and craftsmen who make original handmade products. 

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Vendor Information

We ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING VENDORS FOR 2019.

The Georgia Apple Blossom Festival is a juried show with a focus on local artists and craftsmen who make original handmade products. With over 60 vendors and an estimated 3,000 festival goers, we have continuously grown this fabulous event each year.

The cost to be a vendor is $100 for a 10' X 12' space for the weekend.

 After February 8, 2019 this price is $125.00.

You will be required to pay this fee within 30 days of acceptance into the show.


If you have any questions about becoming a vendor you can email tourism@gilmerchamber.com or we can be reached Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at (706) 635-7400. We appreciate your interest and look forward to receiving your Georgia Apple Blossom Festival Application for 2019. 

Participating Vendors

Southern Jewls

Justin's Horseshoe Art

Carol's Corn Bags

P & L Crafts

Wayne Greeson - Handmade Knives

Leather by Veterans

DOH Designs

Loom Woven Products

Albert's Boiled Peanuts

Four Paws & a Treat

The Bluewater Boutique

Amy's Accents

Nature's Lights

Rick's Kettle Corn

Rick's Carpenter Bee Traps

Simons Stained Glass Studio

Adgate Arts

Ragmuffin Rugs

Little Jimmy's Italian Ice & Roasted Corn

Ridgeway Soapworks

Salvaged Charm

Waterfall Mountain Arts

Mountain Fire Himalayan Salt Lamps

Dover Birdhouses

The Book Bender

Georgia Fire Steel

Jim-N-I Creations

Our Daily Bread

Tina's Tie Dye

Oh So Vine

Spoonz Created by Janice

My Pop Pop Nuts

Wild Child Designs

Critter Ridge

As the Crow Flies

Pillow Presents

Southern Butterflies

Nancyfangles Whimsical Creations

Cozy Cherries

In the Woods Studio

Small Batch Garden

Alan Young - Artist

Gloria's Creations

Lindy Leather & Co.

Pilgrimage Mountain Gifts

Mike Denier

BorneUnique

Miss Kay Art

Blairs Bears

Willie's Wooden Wonders

Randy & Geannie Hallman - Cutting Boards

Theron Clore Photography

Tree House Art

Ronald P Nelson - Artist

Let's Pretend Publishing

All In the Family Creations

Gene & Kats Designs & Laser Engraving

Bubby Bears - Chainsaw Carving

 Smokehouse Country Grill 

Weekend Events

Other events happening in Ellijay the same weekend

May 4

13th Annual Run for the Son 5K

8:00AM

Gilmer Scout Hut, McCutchen St.

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May 4

13th Annual Run for the Son 5K

The 13th Annual Run for the Son 5k will take place on May 4, 2019 at the Gilmer County Scout Hut. The race route is a scenic tour of Beautiful Downtown Ellijay with a one-mile Fun Run portion for those who do not wish to compete in the 5k, but would still like to participate. All proceeds go to the Gilmer Christian Learning Center--a 501(c)3 nonprofit release time ministry which has been sharing the Gospel with public school students in Gilmer County since the 1980s. This race is a Peachtree road race qualifier with medals awarded for overall winners and by age group. Team running and phantom running is also available.  

8:00AM

Gilmer Scout Hut, McCutchen St.

May 4

Ronnie Thompson Ford Car/Truck Show

8:00am - 3:00pm

Ronnie Thompson Ford, 130 Coosawattee Drive, East Ellijay

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May 4

Ronnie Thompson Ford Car/Truck Show

Ronnie Thompson Ford host their annual car/truck show as a fundraiser for New Beginnings of Gilmer County. Easter Star will be on hand serving up tasty food and there will be a silent auction, door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. Awards for Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, Top 25, Top 5 Trucks, Kids Choice, and the Ronnie Thompson Memorial Award. www.rtford.com

8:00am - 3:00pm

Ronnie Thompson Ford, 130 Coosawattee Drive, East Ellijay

May 4

Live Music at Ott Farms & Vineyard

1:30pm - 5:30pm

Ott Farms and Vineyard, 230 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay

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May 4

Live Music at Ott Farms & Vineyard

Enjoy live music with Robert Ferguson at Ott Farms and Vineyard.

1:30pm - 5:30pm

Ott Farms and Vineyard, 230 Henry Evans Road, Ellijay

May 4

Live Music at Fainting Goat Vineyards

1:30pm - 5:30pm

Fainting Goat Vineyards, 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper, GA

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May 4

Live Music at Fainting Goat Vineyards

 Live music from 1:30 to 5:30pm. No cover and no reservations required! Enjoy Fainting Goat's wine (4 tastings for $10, glass and bottle sales) along with a Cheese Plate and Cheesecake Bites! You are also welcome to bring your own picnic. We are pet friendly and family friendly. 

1:30pm - 5:30pm

Fainting Goat Vineyards, 201 Vineyard Way, Jasper, GA

Contact Us

The Georgia Apple Blossom Festival is an initiative of the Gilmer Chamber & Welcome Center.  


Visit our website

www.PickEllijay.com

for more information on places to stay, restaurants and things to do in Ellijay & East Ellijay. 

Gilmer Chamber & Welcome Center

696 1st Avenue, East Ellijay, Georgia 30540, United States

Call (706) 635-7400

VOLUNTEER AT THE FESTIVAL

We're using SignUp.com (the leading online SignUp and reminder tool) to organize our volunteers for the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival.


Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:


1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp.com: https://signup.com/go/KjQtuLU

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.com.


Note: SignUp.com does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.

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