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The Ellijay Georgia Apple Festival is one of the most looked forward to events in the North Georgia Mountains.

This year marks the 39th annual North Georgia Apple Festival in the quaint town of Ellijay.  The festival runs the first two weekends in October 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday’s.

What is the apple festival?

It’s loads of fun!  That’s what it is!

Juicy apples, apple butter, apple candy, apple pies, apples apples apples!   Gilmer County is the apple capital of the country, so what better place to celebrate then in Ellijay GA!

You’ll find yummy foods (not just apples!), fun activities for the whole family and handmade and handcrafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made.

Looking for some entertainment?  It’ll be there too!  Everything from cloggers dancing away the day to rock and roll and country music!  Pony rides, bounce houses, rock climbing walls and more for the kids and plenty of shopping for mom and dad.

There is also a parade and antique car show each year. The antique car show is held at the Civic Center on October 9th. The parade is on October 16th and begins at 10 A.M.

Make sure to wear your walking shoes – there is so much to see and do, you’ll be on your feet for most of the day; but it’s well worth the exercise!

General Information

When
October 9th – 10th 2010
October 16th – 17th 2010

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.)

Personal Care Items
Personal care items other than two rolls of bathroom tissue and a travel size bar of soap in each bathroom are not stocked in your cabin so you must bring your own toiletries as well as a hair dryer or curling iron if you wish to use one on your trip.

If you plan on being outdoors a lot in the warmer months it is a good idea to bring sunscreen and bug spray.

Around the Kitchen
Kitchens are stocked with basic cookware, cooking utensils, plates and cups, one roll of paper towels, coffee makers, microwaves, toasters and manual can openers.

If you want to cook something requiring a special utensil such as a basting bulb or brush you should bring your own. If you need very large cookware or storage containers for leftovers, tin foil or zip loc bags you should plan on bringing some along.

Food and condiments are not stocked in the cabin.

Grilling outdoors
All of our luxury cabins have gas grills with the gas tanks supplied by Wilderness View Cabins.

Towels and Linens
Plenty of bath towels and wash towels are supplied in each of our cabins as well as pillows, linens and blankets for all regular beds. This starter supply should be more than enough for 3 or 4 day stays.

Laundry
Cabins that have washing machines do not have laundry detergent so you must bring your own. We suggest buying a small travel size.

Telephones
All cabins have a telephone where you can receive phone calls or call 911. Bring a calling card for outgoing calls you wish to make. All of our cabins have local calling service.

Cell Phones
Cell phone service is spotty and can vary by season and weather conditions – the same for cellular internet service.   You will be given your cabin phone number at check in and we suggest sharing it with your family and friends at that time.

Internet Service
All of our cabins have wireless internet for your convenience.  These cabins do not have computers for your use so you must bring your own – preferably a laptop.

Your computer must have a wireless card for it to work properly.

Clothing
Although the Blue Ridge Mountains have very moderate temperatures, as with any mountain environment it can get very cool in the high altitudes even in summer so be sure to bring rain gear and warm clothing.  You may wish to bring a robe for the outside hot tub, especially during the colder months.

Last but not least!
Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture all of those great mountain memories!

Wilderness View Cabins want you to have a safe and enjoyable vacation and we welcome your comments and suggestions about your stay with us.

 It’s that time of year again where the end of summer is quickly approching, but the fun never stops!  

Gilmer County Fair will be here August 10 – 14, 2010 at the Ellijay Lions Club located at 1729 South Main Street in Ellijay, GA.

Join in the fun and festivities of carnival rides, games, craft and livestock exhibits, entertainment and tasty food. The fair will be open from 6 PM to 11 PM Tuesday through Thursday, and 6 PM to 12 Midnight on Friday and Saturday.

Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students, children under 10 are free.

There is nothing quite as thrilling as a white water rafting tour through the Ocoee River.  From the moment you enter the water you’ll be on an exhilarating non-stop ride of splashing fun.  The river is dam controlled, so the water levels are always consistent and the ride is never boring! 

Ocoee Rafting, just a short drive from our cabins, has been in business since 1976 and uses only highly experienced and trained river guides for your safety and enjoyment.  No experience is necessary and they supply all the needed equipment for your rafting adventure.

Rafting season runs the third weekend in March through the first weekend in November. Getting wet on a rafting adventure is only half the fun; doing everything you can to stay in the raft is the other half. 

Take a soak in your cabins hot tub to relieve your tired muscles after a day on the river; a rafting adventure in the North Georgia Mountains gets no better!

Fort Mountain now has a Labyrinth for guests of The Overlook Inn to enjoy.  The Labyrinth was designed to fit in with the surrondings and guests enjoy the breath-taking views of the North Georgia Mountains while walking the path.

A Labyrinth is a winding pathway that forms an ancient symbol; but unlike a maze, has only one way to go.  The way in is the way out, so you can’t make a wrong turn. 

To best experience the Labyrinth walk heel to toe while winding through the pathway.  Go slowly.  Ancient customs say that walking to the center of the Labyrinth is taking a journey of your life.  Don’t rush to get there.  Pause and take in your surroundings, take a cleansing breath, and enjoy the tranquility of your mountain setting.  As you round the corners, think about the important parts of your life.  When you arrive at the center, you should feel a connection with the present. Take a moment to think about what you have accomplished and what you have learned.  As you return to the start of the Labyrinth, reflect on your life as it is today. 

Labyrinths can be used for meditation, for prayer, and for fun.  Use it for whatever makes you feel good. Â