10/02/2026
๐ Planning a fall drive up to the mountains this weekend?
October is officially here! Whether youโre heading up Hwy 515 or GA-400 for a day trip or scouting neighborhoods for a mountain cabin, here is a quick look at whatโs waiting for you in October:
๐ Ellijay & Gilmer County: The 55th Annual Georgia Apple Festival, Apple Arts downtown, and fresh c***r donuts at B.J. Reece, Mercier, and Red Apple Barn.
๐ Blue Ridge & Fannin County: Fall foliage train rides along the Toccoa River, Mercier Orchards, and main street boutique shopping.
๐ท Dahlonega & Lumpkin County: The 72nd Annual Gold Rush Days Festival, vineyard leaf-peeping at Wolf Mountain & Montaluce, and historic mine tours.
๐ Dawsonville & Dawson County: Giant pumpkin picking at Burtโs Pumpkin Farm, the 15-acre maze at Uncle Shuckโs, and the 59th Mountain Moonshine Festival.
๐ฅจ Alpine Helen & White County: Daily Oktoberfest music and German b**r at the Festhalle, alpine coasters, and waterfall hikes at Anna Ruby Falls.
โฐ๏ธ Blairsville & Union County: The Georgia Sorghum Festival at Meeks Park, 360ยฐ foliage views atop Brasstown Bald, and quiet walks around Vogel State Park.
๐ค Hiawassee & Towns County: Fall Country Fest at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds and cliffside lake views from Bell Mountain.
๐ก Thinking about making these views a permanent part of your weekends, or curious about the local cabin rental market? Fall is peak season up here, and I'm always happy to answer questions about buying, selling, or investing in mountain property.
๐ Read our complete 2026 October Weekend Guide with full event schedules, dates, and local traffic hacks here: https://jacklynzuniga.com/blog/north-georgia-october-weekend-guide