Ellijay is the Apple Capital of Georgia and growth area for wineries. It is located in Gilmer Couty Georgia. Attractions include Lake Carters, the deepest man made lake east of the Mississippi River, Amicalola Falls State Park, the highest waterfall east of the Mississippi, and Fort Mountian State Park, 855 ft mystery wall.  Ellijay was part of the Gold Rush in 1842 and you can still find gold today in the streams and rivers. 

Things to Do:

Georgia Apple Festival
Celebrate centered on the apple becuase the apple saved Gilmer County from the devastation of the boll weevil.

Grandpa Jones Corn Maze
Fun for the whole family.
www.grandpajonescornmaze.com

Springer Mountain
Where the Appalachian trail starts and continues 2000+ miles to Mt. Katahdin in Maine.

Carters Lake
It has more than 60 miles of shoreline and 3,220 acres of water. Nestled at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Georgia. Great lake for camping, picnicking, fishing, water skiing, or sight-seeing. There is a Public beach at Harris branch off Hwy. 382 off S. Main street out of Ellijay - follow signs for Harris Branch Recreation Area.

Cartecay River
 There is a  stretch of the Cartecay River  which is about 8 miles of whitewater. According to American Whitewater it  is a class I-II section of whitewater. Otherwise great river to paddle down and enjoy nature.

Coosawattee River
The Coosawattee River is formed at the junction of the Ellijay and Cartecay Rivers just north of Ellijay. It used to be one of the more thrilling rides in the southeastern US until Carters Lake was built, but today it offers a great river to paddle down as well as some good fishing.



Upcoming Events:

10/9/2010 - 10/10/2010 AND 10/16/2010 - 10/17/2010 - The 39th Annual Georgia Apple Festival
Location: Ellijay, GA Lions Club Fairgrounds
When: Saturday October 9th from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday October 10th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. October 16th from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday October 17th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Costs: Adults it is $5.00 for admission and for children 10 and under it is FREE.
Description: Come join us for the 39th Annual Georgia Apple Festival. There will be over 300 vendor on site selling arts and crafts. This festivals also features an antique car show held on October 9th at the Civic Center and a parade on October 16th. 
Contact: Call the Gilmer Co Chamber of Commerce at 706-635-7400 for more information.


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