10/07/2026
It's officially fall in North Georgia! And with that, plenty of fun fall-related activities to enjoy with friends and family! 🍁 If you recently moved here and plan to visit some local farms and local events, here is a whole list that I'd recommend!
1. Event: Cu***ng County Fair and Festival
Dates & Times: October 8–18, 2026. Monday–Thursday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Fridays 4:00 PM – Midnight, Saturdays 10:00 AM – Midnight, and Sundays 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM.
Venue: Cu***ng Fairgrounds.
2. Event: Judy Harris Memorial Ghost Walk — Dawsonville
Halloween-themed historic/ghost walk at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame.
Dates: October 9–10, 2026
3. Event: Peaberry Film Festival — Canton
Independent films and filmmaker/community events at the Historic Canton Theatre.
Dates: October 9–10, 2026
4. Event: Georgia Apple Festival 5K — Ellijay
Date: October 10, 2026
5. Event: Georgia Apple Festival — Ellijay
One of the biggest fall festivals in North Georgia.
Dates: October 10–11, 2026
6. Event: Apple Arts Festival — Downtown Ellijay
Free, pet-friendly arts & crafts festival happening alongside the Apple Festival.
Dates: October 10–11, 2026
7. Event: Books & Boos Fall Festival — Canton
The Mill on Etowah — books, vendors, fall activities, trick-or-treating, pie contest and movies.
Date: October 10, 2026
8. Event: Canton Multicultural Festival — Canton
Food, cultural performances and family activities.
Date: October 10, 2026
9. Event: Georgia Mountain Fall Festival — Hiawassee
Arts & crafts, food, music, carnival rides and mountain scenery.
Dates: October 9–11, 2026
10. Event: Georgia Mountain Fall Festival — Hiawassee
Second portion of the festival.
Dates: October 15–17, 2026
11. Event: Georgia Apple Festival — Ellijay
Dates: October 17–18, 2026
12. Event: Apple Arts Festival — Downtown Ellijay
Dates: October 17–18, 2026
13. Event: Gold Rush Days — Dahlonega
One of my top picks.
300+ vendors
Food
Live music
Gold panning
Appalachian demonstrations
Children's activities
Parade Saturday at 3 PM
Dates: October 17–18, 2026
14. Event: Chili Cook-Off — Ball Ground
Date & Times: October 17, 2026, Noon–1 PM
15. Event: History & Hiking — Ball Ground
Date & Times: October 17, 2026, 8 AM
16. Event: Fall Wildflowers — Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground
A quieter option if you want pretty scenery instead of a big festival.
Date: October 17, 2026
17. Event: Spooktacular — Ball Ground
Date & Times: October 23, 2026, 5–8 PM
18. Event: Mountain Moonshine Festival & Car Show — Dawsonville
Friday: Car show + Moonshine Run
Saturday: Parade at 9 AM + car show + vendors + music
Sunday: Car show + music + awards
Dates: October 23–25, 2026
19. Event: Halloween in the Garden — Ball Ground
Date & Times: October 24, 2026, 1–4 PM
20. Event: Jack O' Lantern Jamboree — Canton
The Mill on Etowah — costumes, music, food, vendors and family activities.
Dates: October 24–25, 2026
21. Event: Burt's Pumpkin Farm — Dawsonville
Pumpkins, hayrides, fall scenery and classic North Georgia fall atmosphere.
Dates: Fall/Pumpkin Season
22. Event: Fausett Farms — Dawsonville
Great for fall photos and outdoor scenery.
Dates: Fall/Pumpkin Season
23. Event: Cagle's Family Farm — Canton/Holly Springs
Pumpkins, corn maze, farm activities and family entertainment.
Dates: Fall Season
24. Event: Yahoo Farm — Jasper
Pumpkin/fall activities with Halloween-season programming.
Dates: Fall Season
25. Event: Haunted Hills Farm — Jasper
Nighttime haunted attraction.
Dates: Halloween Season
Have a great time!
- Kenya