City of Ellijay

Georgia’s Apple Capital

Ellijay is the historic county seat of Gilmer County, the Apple Capital of Georgia, and an Appalachian Trail Community. Mountain vistas, cold clear rivers, specialty, and antique shops, great restaurants, biking, hiking, and so much more await you.

Ellijay Events

There is always something happening in Ellijay Georgia. Don’t miss it! The Apple Festival is in October each year, but there is almost always something happening on the Square downtown. Live music, car shows, carnivals, and antique sales are just a few of the exciting things you can find in Ellijay, GA.

14
October
2023
} Saturday, 07:00 am to 05:00 pm

Apple Festival 5K

 Ellijay Elementary School, 32 McCutchen St, Ellijay, GA

The Apple Festival 5k and 1 mile race is a great way to start the Georgia Apple Festival presented by the Ellijay Lions Club. Just added, Run at Home Option.  You can sign up to run the race anywhere you feel safe and submit your time before noon on 10/14/23 to http://tiny.cc/21AppleFest5KTimes to receive Black Bag Race Series and Clover […]

9
14
October
2023
} Saturday, 09:00 am to 05:00 pm

Georgia Apple Festival 2023 1st weekend

 Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, GA

For 52 fun-filled years, the Georgia Apple Festival has brought two exciting weekends in October to Gilmer County. Ellijay and East Ellijay hosts hundreds of vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, on-site demonstrations, live music, and delicious fair food. The festival is named after the ripening apples that you can find all over the area at […]

9
07
November
2023
} Tuesday, 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Food Truck Tuesday – November 2023

 1561 S. Main Street, Ellijay, GA

Ellijay WELCOMES Food Truck Tuesdays   Mark your calendars, and start a new FAMILY TRADITION for the FIRST TUESDAY of each month. LIVE MUSIC: Every month we’ll feature new local (and some not as local) talent to share their LIVE music while you enjoy the evening snacking! What to bring:   Bring your own LAWN CHAIRS […]

9
05
December
2023
} Tuesday, 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Food Truck Tuesday – December 2023

 1561 S. Main Street, Ellijay, GA

Ellijay WELCOMES Food Truck Tuesdays   Mark your calendars, and start a new FAMILY TRADITION for the FIRST TUESDAY of each month. LIVE MUSIC: Every month we’ll feature new local (and some not as local) talent to share their LIVE music while you enjoy the evening snacking! What to bring:   Bring your own LAWN CHAIRS […]

9

The City of Ellijay is accepting applications for the position of City Clerk/Finance Officer.

Read Details Here