U-Pick at the Red Apple Barn

  • August 30, 2011
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Apple TreePick your own apples at the Red Apple Barn in Ellijay, Georgia in the months of September and October, 2011. Take a wagon ride to the orchard, get a tour of the orchard and pick some apples. For just $5 you get the wagon ride, the tour of the orchard, one cup of apple cider, and 1 apple. Prices for additional apples vary according to the amount you choose.

The first day of the U-Pick season is Saturday, September 3, 2011. Times are 10:30 AM to 5 PM. Fridays are reserved for groups of 10 or more. For more information, call 706-635-5898 or 706-635-7674.

Red Apple Barn
3379 Tails Creek Rd.
Ellijay, GA

U-Pick at R and A Orchards

  • August 29, 2011
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ApplesTake a wagon tour of R & A Orchards in Ellijay, Georgia in the month of September, 2011. While there, have fun picking your own apples. There will be many different kinds of apples to choose from. If you would rather purchase apples already picked, visit their roadside market. Not only can you get fresh apples but you can pick up some tasty apple butter, jams, jellies and cider.

Wagon tours will be going on 10 AM to 5 PM every weekend in September. The market is open 9 AM to 6 PM seven days a week. For more information, call 706-273-3821.

R & A Orchards
5505 Highway 52 East
Ellijay, GA

U-Pick Corn at the Red Apple Barn

  • July 27, 2011
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Corn FieldJuly 29 and 30, 2011 is a U-Pick Corn weekend at the Red Apple Barn in Ellijay, Georgia. Come on out and get some tasty corn fresh out of the fields! Make sure to wear the proper attire of long pants, long sleeved shirts, and closed in shoes to go out in the fields. You may also want to bring along some bug spray to spray on yourself. There will be other fresh vegetables and peaches available for sale as well. For more information, call 706-635-5898 or 706-635-7674.

The Red Apple Barn is located at:
3379 Tails Creek Rd.
Ellijay, GA

You might also be interested in Harvest Moon Farms for upick pumpkins and vegetables as well as free range eggs and other organic offerings.

Snow in Ellijay January 2011

  • January 11, 2011
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Most of us got 5-6 inches of snow, again. If you are away for the winter then Bobby Mountain’s Snow Song will make you feel at home.



Silver Bells and Diamonds

  • December 10, 2010
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Silver BellsThe Gilmer Arts and Heritage Association (GAHA) presents to you, Silver Bells and Diamonds, a holiday show performed by The Diamonds. This show combines high energy holiday musical favorites with classic tunes of the 50′s and 60′s. The Diamonds bring their signature vocal harmonies and engaging stage presence to the Ellijay Elementary auditorium on December 18, 2010 at 7:30 PM.

Tickets for this event range from $10 to $34. Contact 706-635-5605 to get more information and details about this show.

Ellijay Elementary School is located at:
32 McCutchen St.
Ellijay, Georgia

Festival of Trees 2010

  • December 7, 2010
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Christmas OrnamentDon’t miss Gilmer County’s annual Festival of Trees at the Gilmer County Public Library going on now! Many participants from around the community set up Christmas trees following the year’s theme. It truly is a joy to see all the beautiful, whimsical, and unique Christmas trees set up all around the library.

Gilmer County Public Library is located at:
268 Calvin Jackson Dr.
Ellijay, GA
706-635-4528

Light Up Ellijay

  • November 24, 2010
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Christmas TreeAs Thanksgiving ends, the Christmas season is just beginning and what better way to start the season than seeing the annual lighting of Ellijay’s Christmas tree? Visit the square in downtown Ellijay on November 27, 2010 from 6 PM to 10 PM to enjoy the beautiful Christmas decor and see the lighting of this year’s Christmas tree.

For more information about this event, contact the Gilmer Chamber of Commerce 706-635-7400.

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