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09/19/2024

08/13/2024

Don't miss your chance to vote for Ellijay in Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine's Top Adventure Town competition! You can vote sure Ellijay in the "Tiny Town" category. Please be sure you share this with a friend so their friends and family can vote for Ellijay, too!

https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/toptowns/

08/05/2024

We’ve been nominated for Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine’s 2024 Top Adventure Towns!

Vote for Ellijay in the Tiny Towns category using the link below. Round one is open from now until 8/23/24 and voting is unlimited, so feel free to vote for Ellijay as many times as you would like!

https://www.blueridgeoutdoors.com/toptowns/

08/05/2024

The Pick Ellijay Pollinator Garden has landed 🦋🌸

Created for both tourists and locals alike, the pollinator garden is filled with beautiful flowers, milkweed, and grasses to support monarch butterflies and other pollinators throughout their entire lifecycle.

The garden is also filled with signage to direct families to other farm and garden experiences in Gilmer County while teaching them about pollinators and Monarch butterflies.

The pollinator garden signage is also available in both English and Spanish. Next time you find yourself in Downtown Ellijay, swing by the Watkins House and experience the garden!

05/27/2024

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

We thank all the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our community and country.

We hope you all have a safe and great Memorial Day in Ellijay! ❤️✨

05/25/2024

Happy National Wine Day in Ellijay! 🍷✨

Spend this Memorial Day weekend sitting back, relaxing, and sipping hand-crafted Ellijay wine at the Ellijay Songwriters Festival.

With over 70 free performances at local Ellijay wineries, the Ellijay Songwriters showcases many singers and songwriters from Nashville and Georgia. 🎸

Unwind with authentic Ellijay-area wine and classic tunes this Memorial Day weekend in Ellijay! 🍷🎶

Ellijay Songwriters Festival | North Georgia Wineries | Ellijay Wineries | Music Festival | Northwest Georgia

05/24/2024

Discover the beauty of North Georgia's great outdoors this summer, a perfect backdrop for memorable adventures with friends! 🏞️

Wander through many picture-perfect trails, cliffside views, and extensive woods while bonding with friends and creating the perfect memories with each other. ⛰️

Make memories with friends this summer in the North Georgia Mountains! 🌄✨

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Friends Getaway | North Georgia Hiking | North Georgia Mountains | Hiking Adventures | Southern Appalachia | Northwest Georgia

05/23/2024

Capture your perfect moment in Ellijay, Georgia! 📷✨

Whether you prefer the vintage feel of a Polaroid or the crispness of digital, film every scenic view or iconic place you explore in Ellijay. 🌄

From Historic Downtown Ellijay to Expedition: BIGFOOT, Ellijay takes you on a journey that you'll remember for a lifetime. 👣

A picture is worth a thousand words when it's a photo of Ellijay, Georgia! 🎞️✨

Ellijay, Georgia | Polaroid Camera | Northwest Georgia | Aesthetic Photography | Southern Appalachia | North Georgia Mountains

05/23/2024

Hi everyone! Please read below about an important statement for this year's Apple Blossom Festival.

The 2024 Apple Blossom Festival has been canceled due to the National Weather Service's hazardous weather statement for this weekend.

Thank you all so much for understanding, and we hope you all have a great and safe Memorial Day Weekend in Ellijay!

05/22/2024

Congratulations to Cartecay River Pizza Company for winning the Best Pizza Category! 🍕✨

Cartecay River Pizza Company offers an array of wood-fired pizzas, subs, and pasta. Made with fresh ingredients, each bite of the signature pizza makes you want to crave more. 🍝

Try their famous Cartecay Pizza, a hand-tossed pizza topped with pepperoni, bacon, beef, mushrooms, onions, black olives, jalapenos, tomatoes, and fresh basil. 🥓

While spending a day in the Cartecay, treat yourself to authentic, wood-fired pizza from Cartecay River Pizza Company! 🍕🌟

Ellijay Restaurant Week | North Georgia Cuisine | North Georgia Mountains | Northwest Georgia | Southern Appalachia | North Georgia

05/17/2024

Congratulations to The Roof of Ellijay for winning the Best Date Night Category! 🏆✨

Plan your next date night by drinking hand-crafted cocktails and having the perfect view of Downtown Ellijay and the North Georgia Mountains behind you. 🍹

With signature drinks, like The Hatfield and The Real McCoy, and signature dishes, like The Roof Burger or Bologna Sliders, The Roof of Ellijay is the perfect place to make your date night more memorable. 🍔

Drink, eat, and view at The Roof of Ellijay! ✨

Ellijay Restaurant Week | North Georgia Cuisine | North Georgia Mountains | Northwest Georgia | Southern Appalachia | North Georgia

05/17/2024

Are you making plans to visit us in Ellijay this Memorial Day Weekend for the 2nd Annual Ellijay Songwriters Festival? Check out this awesome spot on Local 3 Plus You to hear about the awesome music you can hear at this year's festival!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yat1S1Tb7HY

05/16/2024

Congratulations to The Chili Dog for winning the Best Breakfast Category! 🍳✨

For over 50 years, this Ellijay classic has served many iconic breakfast options for everyone to enjoy. ☕️

Treat your sweet tooth with their famous cinnamon rolls, which are almost a foot wide and make anyone's morning extra sweet.

From breakfast burritos to classic sausage biscuits, visit The Chili Dog to start your morning in Elljay off right! 🥓✨

Ellijay Restaurant Week | North Georgia Cuisine | North Georgia Mountains | Northwest Georgia | Southern Appalachia | North Georgia

05/16/2024

Get ready for a relaxing, wine tasting trip this summer in Ellijay! ☀️

Explore the vast flavors of Ellijay wine while sitting back against the picturesque backdrop of the North Georgia Mountains. ⛰️

Ellijay is inviting you to a summer of wine tasting and relaxation! 🍷🌞

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North Georgia Wine Tasting | Northwest Georgia | Ellijay Wine Country | Ellijay Wine | North Georgia Wineries | Northwest Georgia

05/15/2024

Congratulations to Pueblo Cantina for winning the Best International Food Category! 🌮✨

With over 20 years of experience in the North Georgia Mountains, Pueblo Cantina offers a wide variety of mouth-watering dishes and drinks to add to your flavor palette. 🍹

From flavorful Birria Tacos to sizzling Fajitas, try Pueblo's Tex Mex dishes, drinks, and more on your next trip to Ellijay, Georgia! 🌯✨

Ellijay Restaurant Week | North Georgia Cuisine | North Georgia Mountains | Northwest Georgia | Southern Appalachia | North Georgia

05/15/2024

We are only less than 1 week away from the perfect live music festival! 🎶

The Ellijay Songwriters Festival holds over 70 free performances, ranging from Georgia songwriters to Nashville singers. 🎸

Sip Ellijay-area wine while sitting back and listening to authentic local music. 🍷

Mark your calendars for May 20th- June 2nd for the perfect kickoff to summer in Ellijay! 🌞

Ellijay Songwriters Festival | North Georgia Wineries | Ellijay Wineries | Music Festival | Northwest Georgia | North Georgia Mountains | Southern Appalachia

05/14/2024

Sip, Sip, Hooray! 🍺

Congratulations to Reece's Cider Co. for winning the 2024 Best Drinks Category! 🏆

With over 16 hard ciders on tap, uses locally grown apples to produce their hand-crafted hard cider. 🍏

Sip their famous Ellijay Apple Cider, made with various estate-grown apples fermented at cool temperatures to maintain the iconic crisp apple taste. 🍎

From Poppy’s Pick to Apple Pie, savor the vast, authentic flavors of Reece’s Cider hard cider! 🍺

Ellijay Hard Cider | Northwest Georgia Cidery | North Georgia Mountains | Ellijay Apple Orchards | Cider Tasting | Southern Appalachia | Appalachian Mountains

05/13/2024

Happy 2024 Ellijay Restaurant Week! 🍔✨ All week long, we are sharing the winners of our first-ever Ellijay Restaurant Week Competition.

Congratulations to River Street Tavern for winning the 2024 Best Burger Category! 🏆

From the Steakhouse Burger to The Big Gamer Burger, there is a River Street Tavern burger with various styles and flavors for everyone to savor and enjoy. 🍔

Treat your tastebuds and try their famous Tavern Burger, made with local North Georgia beef, topped with caramelized onions, Harvarti cheese, Ellijay Mushrooms’ shiitake mushrooms, and a side of jaw-dropping fries. 🍟

Let your flavor palatte grow and treat yourself to a classic burger on your next visit to River Street Tavern! ✨

Ellijay Restaurant Week | North Georgia Cusine | North Georgia Mountains | Northwest Georgia | Southern Appalachia | North Georgia

05/07/2024

Ellijay is calling you to sip wine and relax this summer! 🍷🌞

With over 14 wineries and tasting rooms, explore the vast flavors of wine, hard cider, and more as each winery showcases their style and aesthetic.

Be cool for the summer and sip through the wide selection of Ellijay wine! ☀️✨

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North Georgia Wine Tasting | Northwest Georgia | Ellijay Wine Country | Ellijay Wine | North Georgia Wineries | Northwest Georgia

05/03/2024

Plan your visit to this year's Ellijay Songwriters Festival Ellijay Songwriters Festival! 🍷✨

With over 70 free performances, witness Georgia and Nashville singers and songwriters take the stage at many Ellijay-area wineries over 14 exciting days.

Experience the perfect blend of live music and authentic Ellijay-area wine, creating a relaxing and entertaining atmosphere as you listen to one-of-a-kind hand-written music. 🎶

Mark your calendars for May 20th- June 2nd for the perfect kickoff to summer in Ellijay! 🌞

Ellijay Songwriters Festival | North Georgia Wineries | Ellijay Wineries | Music Festival | Northwest Georgia | North Georgia Mountains | Southern Appalachia

04/28/2024

Ready for a big adventure? Join your new favorite travel vlogger, The Offbeat Traveler, as he searches for Bigfoot in Ellijay, Georgia!

On this visual journey, you’ll encounter some of the most iconic spots in Ellijay, Georgia while searching for everyone’s favorite cryptid.

When you’re ready for an offbeat adventure of your own, visit https://www.gilmerchamber.com/offbeat/ for travel ideas, history & mystery facts about Ellijay, and even a playlist made just for you!

04/27/2024

Summer is made for hiking in Ellijay! 🌞🥾

Wander through the winding trails at Tumbling Waters and the vast scenery of the North Georgia Mountains. Follow the sounds of wildlife, and the rushing rapids lead you to the waters. 🏞️

Cross the 150-foot bridge on the trail, leading you to explore the base of the rapids. 🌊

Start your summer exploring the vast woods of Ellijay! ⛰️✨

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Summer in Ellijay | Summer Aesthetic | Northwest Georgia | North Georgia Mountains | Ellijay Outdoors | Southern Appalachia | North Georgia Outdoors

04/26/2024

Only one month away from the perfect summer kickoff event in Ellijay! 🌞✨

The 2024 Georgia Apple Blossom showcases the best arts, crafts, and authentic eats in the North Georgia Mountains. 🎨 🍔

With its family-friendly atmosphere, free admission, and pet-friendly policy, the Georgia Apple Blossom Festival is the ideal summer kickoff for everyone! 🌸✨

Mark your calendars for the weekend of May 25th-27th.

Arts and Craft Fair | Summer Events | Northwest Georgia | North Georgia Mountains | Georgia Apple Blossom Festival

04/26/2024

Surprise! Something *big* has landed 🛸

Get ready to go on a journey with everyone's favorite vlogger you've never met, The Offbeat Traveler, as he searches for Bigfoot in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Ellijay, Georgia!

On this journey, you'll discover so many places in Ellijay that cater to travelers seeking something a little different when they visit Southern Appalachia.

This fun campaign was brought to life beautifully by our friends at Sozo Bear Films!

Ellijay's Little Italian
Linda’s Outback Antiques and More
Poole's Bar-B-Q

There's so much more to the Southern Appalachians than great wine, awesome hikes, and cozy cabins. Nestled among mountains older than the rings of Saturn the...

04/19/2024

The air we breathe is thick with stories. These mountains we traverse, older than the rings of Saturn themselves, have stood witness to more history than our minds can fathom.

Perhaps it’s that sense of mystery that sets the Appalachian mountains apart.

The culture of this place in the universe doesn’t shout to be seen—it whispers, beckoning to those looking for something unfamiliar.

Those seeking something off-beat.

If any of this sounds like an adventure, on April 26th, Pick Ellijay is unveiling something big made just for you.

04/02/2024

We're thrilled to highlight "Pick Ellijay" as a distinguished sponsor of the 2024 Ellijay Songwriters Festival.

Our heartfelt thanks to Pick Ellijay for their invaluable support and contribution. Their commitment to promoting local culture and businesses has significantly enriched the festival's experience for everyone involved. A toast to their dedication and the remarkable difference they've made in making this event a standout celebration.

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03/07/2024

Happening from May 13-18, 2024, Ellijay Restaurant Week is a celebration of all things local dining.

During Restaurant Week, we will be presenting local dining establishments with awards for the following categories:

Best Burger, Best Pizza, Best Drinks, Best Date Night, Best International Cuisine, Best Breakfast

The Ellijay Restaurant Week awards are People’s Choice Awards and only one award will be given per restaurant.

Nominations are now open! Click below to nominate your favorite local eateries and see more official rules:

Are you a foodie at heart? Is there a local menu item you can't get enough of? Do you love local restaurants? If your answer to any (or all!) of these

02/28/2024

Need a 2024 Ellijay Visitor’s Guide for your bag? Comment “Ellijay” to have a request form sent straight to your inbox! ✨

North Georgia | Northwest Georgia | North Georgia Mountains | Ellijay Visitors Guide | Southern Appalachia