Orchard & Vine Mountain Haus · Your Ellijay Host
🌿 Updated July 2026
What's Happening in Ellijay
Your insider guide to live music, winery events, farmers markets, and festivals in Ellijay, Georgia — curated by your hosts at Orchard & Vine Mountain Haus. Updated regularly so every stay has a reason to explore.
🎵 Live Music
🍷 Winery Events
🌿 Farmers Market
🎉 Festivals
🏃 Active & Outdoors
🍎 Apple Country
"The best Ellijay weekends aren't planned — they're discovered. These are the things we'd tell you about over coffee on the porch."
Whether you're planning your trip around a specific event or just wondering what's on when you arrive, this page is your starting point. We keep it current with what's actually happening in Gilmer County — from wineries pouring alongside live music to the festivals that make a Blue Ridge Mountain weekend feel like something worth saving a spot on the calendar for.
Orchard & Vine Mountain Haus puts you right in the middle of it all — 10 minutes from downtown Ellijay, inside Coosawattee River Resort, with a hot tub waiting when the music wraps up.
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July 2026
Tuesday, July 14
14
TUE
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Free Soccer Watch Party (World Cup)
Catch the match on the big screen at the distillery with a cocktail in hand. Part of their recurring World Cup watch-party series running through the tournament.
14
TUE
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Angry Hops Bingo
Weekly bingo night at the taproom — grab a pint and see who takes home the prizes.
Wednesday, July 15
15
WED
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
SINGO (Music Bingo)
Music bingo on the taproom patio — a fun weekly warm-up to the weekend.
15
WED
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Free Soccer Watch Party (World Cup)
Another round of the recurring World Cup watch party at the distillery.
15
WED
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Trivia Night
Weekly trivia over a cold pour — free to play, bragging rights included.
15
WED
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Open Mic Night
Local musicians take the mic at this upscale gastropub — craft cocktails and steaks make a good backdrop.
15
WED
JUL
🏃 Active & Outdoors
Bike Night
Family-friendly bike night with food and prizes at this veteran-owned grille.
Thursday, July 16
16
THU
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
Global Table Series: French Night
A weekly themed dinner series pairing estate wines with a rotating global menu — this week, France.
16
THU
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Karaoke
Grab the mic for weekly karaoke at the taproom.
16
THU
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Open Mic
Local musicians and songwriters share the stage over a glass of estate wine.
16
THU
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
Thursday Night Bingo
Weekly bingo night in the tasting room — a laid-back midweek reason to stop in.
Friday, July 17
17
FRI
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
Poured for a Purpose: Habitat Fundraiser
A fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Fannin and Gilmer counties, with live music from The Mystics, small bites, and a first glass of wine included.
17
FRI
JUL
🏃 Active & Outdoors
Bike Night / People's Choice Bike Show
A night of bikes and community, benefiting the Red Top Mountain chapter of Bikers Against Child Abuse (B.A.C.A.).
17
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Billy & The Jets: A Tribute to Billy Joel & Elton John
Part of the 2026 Summer Concert Series, with opener Mark Miller and Voodoo Daddy's food truck on site. Ticketed via RSVP.
17
FRI
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Paint Like Van Gogh: Acrylics 101 (Session 1)
First of a two-session acrylic painting class with instructor Becca Shuler, studying Van Gogh's technique.
17
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Acoustic Blends
North Georgia's open music forum — an evening of local musicians sharing songs in the round.
17
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Free weekend live music on the patio, with a food truck on site.
17
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Andy Thacker
Live music at the brewery to kick off the weekend.
17
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Friday night live music at the taproom.
17
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Live music every Friday and Saturday at the taproom.
17
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music with MaKenna Bryon
Weekend live music and a food truck on the patio.
17
FRI
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
Sunset Concert & Sunset Supper
Free live music at sunset, paired with a ticketed weekly dinner — this week's menu is Italian sausage lasagna.
17
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music Fridays
Live music over steaks and craft cocktails to close out the week.
Saturday, July 18
18
SAT
JUL
🌿 Farmers Market
Ellijay Farmers & Artisans Market
50+ vendors, fresh local produce, and handmade goods just off the Square — the best way to start a Saturday in Georgia's Apple Capital.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Jordan Denton
Afternoon live music on the vineyard patio.
18
SAT
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
BINGO!
A beach-themed bingo night at the winery. (unconfirmed)
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Mike Kinnebrew Band
A concert at the Playhouse — tickets include no added fees.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Adrian Stover
Free weekend live music at one of Ellijay's most welcoming vineyards.
18
SAT
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Chad Forehand Comedy Show
A ticketed evening comedy show after the regular weekend music wraps up.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Travis Bowlin
Local live music on the Chimney Patio, dog-friendly with food trucks on site.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Ben Dover & Tennessee Tucker
Weekend live music at the vineyard.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Weekend live music at the vineyard, artist lineup posted closer to the date.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Weekend live music and food trucks — a regular Saturday fixture at Ott.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Free live music all afternoon into the evening, food truck on site.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Gary Wilder
Weekend live music and tastings at one of North Georgia's most award-winning estate wineries.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Mountain City Mavericks & pushROD
Saturday night live music at the brewery.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Saturday live music at the taproom.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Weekend live music continues at the taproom.
18
SAT
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music with Gregg Erwin
Weekend live music and a food truck on the patio.
18
SAT
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Free Soccer Watch Party (World Cup)
Catch the match at the distillery with a cocktail in hand.
Sunday, July 19
19
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JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Gabe Myers
Sunday afternoon live music on the vineyard patio.
19
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JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Nero Simon & MaryAnn
Free Sunday live music to close out the weekend.
19
SUN
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Tim O'Donovan
Sunday live music on the Chimney Patio.
19
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JUL
19
SUN
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Sunday live music and food trucks at Ott.
19
SUN
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Free Sunday live music, food truck on site.
19
SUN
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Sunday live music at the winery.
19
SUN
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
Paint & Sip: Women's Wine Workshop
A guided paint-and-sip workshop paired with estate wine.
19
SUN
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music: Joy Hice
Sunday live music, tastings, and a food truck at the estate winery.
19
SUN
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music with Brett Cantrell
Weekend live music and a food truck on the patio to close out the weekend.
19
SUN
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Free Soccer Watch Party: World Cup Final
The World Cup Final on the big screen at the distillery.
Monday, July 20
20
MON
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
TAG: The Artists Guild of Gilmer Arts
The Artists Guild's monthly meeting — demonstrations, classes, discussions, and field trips for local artists.
20
MON
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Industry Night
A night for service-industry folks to unwind at the taproom.
20
MON
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Trivia Night
Weekly trivia night at the taproom.
Tuesday, July 21
21
TUE
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Angry Hops Bingo
Weekly bingo night returns to the taproom.
Wednesday, July 22
22
WED
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Trivia Night
Midweek trivia over a cold pour.
22
WED
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Open Mic Night
Local musicians take the mic again this week.
22
WED
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Singo Bingo
Music bingo night at the grille.
Thursday, July 23
23
THU
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
Global Table Series: India Night
This week's themed dinner pairs estate wines with flavors of India.
23
THU
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Karaoke
Karaoke night returns to the taproom.
23
THU
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Open Mic
Local musicians share the stage over a glass of estate wine.
23
THU
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
Thursday Night Bingo
Weekly bingo night in the tasting room.
Friday, July 24
24
FRI
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
Acrylics 101: Painting Van Gogh (Session 2)
The second session of the two-part Van Gogh acrylics class with Becca Shuler.
24
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Free live music to open the weekend, food truck on site.
24
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Friday night live music at the brewery — lineup posted on their site closer to the date.
24
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Friday night live music at the taproom.
24
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music
Weekend live music kicks off again.
24
FRI
JUL
🎵 Live Music
Live Music with Joy Hice
Live music and two food trucks on the patio.
24
FRI
JUL
🍷 Winery Event
Sunset Concert & Sunset Supper
Free live music at sunset, paired with a ticketed weekly dinner — this week's menu is beef roast.
24
FRI
JUL
🇺🇸 Community Event
National Tequila Day & Live Music Fridays
A day of tequila specials capped off with the regular Friday live music lineup.
🎵 Live music at Buckley Vineyards, Cartecay Vineyards, and Chateau Meichtry continues every weekend — see below for details.
Every Weekend in Ellijay
These happen rain or shine, all season long. No matter when you visit, these are the anchors of a great Ellijay weekend.
Every Saturday · May – Sept
Ellijay Farmers & Artisans Market
⏰ 8:30am – 12:30pm · Downtown Ellijay
50+ vendors, fresh local produce, handmade goods, and free parking just off the Square. The best way to start a Saturday morning in Georgia's Apple Capital.
Fri, Sat & Sun · Year-round
Live Music at Buckley Vineyards
⏰ Weekend afternoons · buckleyvineyards.com
Consistent live music every weekend at one of Ellijay's most welcoming vineyards. Local and regional artists, outdoor seating, and estate wines poured by people who care.
Sat & Sun · Year-round
Live Music at Chateau Meichtry
⏰ 1:30 – 5:30pm · Tours Sat at 12:30pm · chateaumeichtry.co
Weekend live music, food trucks, and tastings at one of North Georgia's most award-winning estate wineries. Saturday vineyard tours at 12:30pm.
Sat & Sun · Seasonal
Live Music at Cartecay Vineyards
⏰ Weekend afternoons · cartecayvineyards.com
Local and regional artists on the Chimney Patio every weekend in good weather. Dog-friendly, food trucks on weekends. The kind of place that becomes your favorite accidentally.
🏔️ A Note from Your Hosts
This page is updated regularly, but Ellijay moves fast — especially on weekends. For the most current lineup of live music and special events, check the Gilmer County Chamber community calendar and Downtown Ellijay's events page before you head out. And if you find something great that's not on our radar yet, text us — we'd love to add it.
🍷 10+ Wineries & Vineyards
🍺 Local Craft Breweries
🍎 Georgia's Apple Capital
🎵 Live Music Every Weekend
🌿 Farmers Market · May–Sept
🏔️ Blue Ridge Mountains
🐾 Dog-Friendly Venues
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