09/25/2026
🍂 What’s Happening This Weekend in the Mountains? 🏔️
September 25–27 means fall fun is kicking into gear! From tractor parades and classic cars to BACON FEST 🥓, there’s plenty happening across North Georgia & Western NC.
Grab your people, get outside, and enjoy a little mountain weekend adventure! 🍁
What’s Happening This Weekend in the Mountains
September 25–27 | North Georgia + Western North Carolina
Fall weekends are starting to get busy around here! If you’re looking for somewhere to wander, eat, shop or just enjoy a mountain day, here are a few things happening:
20th Annual Ag Day & Tractor Parade | Hayesville, NC
Saturday • 10 AM–2 PM
Head to downtown Hayesville for tractors old and new, a noon tractor parade, kids’ activities, food and more.
53rd Annual Mustang Car Show | Hiawassee, GA
Friday & Saturday • Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds
A weekend full of classic and modern Mustangs surrounded by Lake Chatuge and mountain scenery.
Ellijay Bacon Fest | Ellijay, GA
Sunday • 10 AM–5 PM
Yes, an entire festival devoted to bacon. 😄 Expect food, vendors, live music, games and a bacon-eating contest at Gilmer County River Park.
A little Georgia, a little North Carolina and plenty of reasons to get out and enjoy the mountains this weekend.