Apple Festival Information
Festivals October 6, 2011
ELLIJAY CELEBRATES 40 FUN-FILLED YEARS!Ellijay Apples
Seven reasons to drive past your grocery store to North Georgia for apples.
Absolutely the best. That’s what you get when you pick Ellijay for apples. Nestled in the mighty Appalachian Mountains, Ellijay is the heart of Georgia’s apple country, From late August to December, roadside stands abound with the tastiest, tree-ripened mountain apples available. And by buying direct from the growers, you are assured of getting better tasting, fresher, less expensive apples amidst some of the state’s most breathtaking scenery.
Ellijay Apple Orchards
Aaron’s Apple House • Hwy 52 East
706-273-3180
B.J. Reece Apple House • 9131 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay
706-276-3048
Hillcrest Orchards • 9696 Hwy 52 East, (9 miles east of Ellijay)
706-273-3838
Panorama Orchards, Inc. • Hwy 515, East Ellijay
706-276-3813
Penland’s Apple House • Hwy 515, 706-635-5110
Hwy 282 West, 706-635-5100
R & A Orchards • 5505 Hwy 52 East
706-273-3821
Red Apple Barn • Hwy. 282/US 76 (3 miles west of Ellijay)
706-635-5898
Aaron’s Apple House • Hwy 52 East
706-273-3180
B.J. Reece Apple House • 9131 Hwy 52 East, Ellijay
706-276-3048
Hillcrest Orchards • 9696 Hwy 52 East, (9 miles east of Ellijay)
706-273-3838
Panorama Orchards, Inc. • Hwy 515, East Ellijay
706-276-3813
Penland’s Apple House • Hwy 515, 706-635-5110
Hwy 282 West, 706-635-5100
R & A Orchards • 5505 Hwy 52 East
706-273-3821
Red Apple Barn • Hwy. 282/US 76 (3 miles west of Ellijay)
706-635-5898
Apple Festival Information:
When?
October 8th – 9th 2011
October 15th – 16th 2011
What Time?
Sat. 9am – 6pm
Sun. 9am – 5pm
Where?
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
1729 South Main Street
Ellijay, Georgia 30540
Admission
Adult – $5.00
Children under 10 are FREE
Parking is FREE
Parking Donations Appreciated!
Suggested donation of $2
(Local Boy Scouts)
NO Pets Allowed!
(Does not apply to guide dogs.)
(Limited kennel)
Directions:
From Atlanta via I-75
Take I-75 north to I-575 exit. North on I-575 to Ball Ground where I-575 becomes GA 515. Continue north in GA 515 to reach Gilmer County and the cities or Ellijay and East Ellijay.
From Atlanta via GA 400
Take GA 400 north to Dawsonville. Turn left on GA Hwy. 53 west (at McDonalds). Go through the city of Dawsonville and continue on GA Hwy. 53. Turn right on to GA Hwy. 183 north. Turn left on GA Hwy. 52 west to reach Gilmer County and the cities or Ellijay and East Ellijay.
From Chattanooga, TN via I-75
Take I-75 south to Dalton. Exit at Walnut Avenue head east. Follow US Hwy. 76 east through Dalton and Chatsworth to reach Gilmer County and the cities or Ellijay and East Ellijay.
From Gainesville
Take GA Hwy. 53 west to Dawsonville. Go through the city of Dawsonville and continue on GA Hwy. 53. Turn right on to GA Hwy. 183 north. Turn left on GA Hwy. 52 west to reach Gilmer County and the cities or Ellijay and East Ellijay.
Shuttle Bus Information
All shuttle buses will operate from 8:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M. on Saturdays and 8:30 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. on Sundays.
Parking is very limited at the Lions Club Fairgrounds, so please use the shuttle parking areas where a free shuttle service will take you to the Apple Festival and back to your car when you are ready to leave.
The shuttle parking areas are located at Gilmer High and Middle Schools, Ellijay Elementary and Primary Schools, and Mountainview Elementary School.
October Apple festival Events:
Antique Car Show
Saturday the 9th
At the Civic Center beside the Apple Festival
706-635-7400
Apple Festival
2nd and 3rd weekends
706-636-4500
Arts and Craft on the Square
2nd and 3rd weekends
706-276-1699
Parade
Saturday the 15th beginning at 10 A.M.
706-635-7400