Things to do in Blue Ridge
Annual Blue Ridge Festivals
JANUARY
New Year's Wine Train - New Year's Eve
Blue Ridge Depot
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a festive ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway website.
FEBRUARY
Fire and Ice Chili Cookoff - President's Day Weekend
Downtown Blue Ridge
Combine a chili cookoff with ice sculptures and you have an unlikely combination for the 7th Annual Fire and Ice Cookoff in Downtown Blue Ridge. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association.
APRIL
Annual Blue Ridge Writers Conference - Early April
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Art Center
A literary tradition and unique cultural asset enjoyed by our many writers and aspiring writers each Spring as they gather in Blue Ridge to learn more about their special craft.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Troutfest and Outdoor Adventures - Last Weekend in April
Great exhibits by outdoor organizations and businesses, education on trout fishing, entertainment, food trucks and more in downtown Blue Ridge City Park. www.blueridgetroutfest.com
MAY
Spring Arts in the Park - Memorial Day Weekend
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Features over 200 juried art, craft and food booths. The best in mountain crafts and fine art, artists demonstrations, music and dance. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeastern Tourism Society. Call (706) 632-2144 for more information.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association ...
Things to do in Blue Ridge
Annual Blue Ridge Festivals
JANUARY
New Year's Wine Train - New Year's Eve
Blue Ridge Depot
Celebrate New Year's Eve with a festive ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway website.
FEBRUARY
Fire and Ice Chili Cookoff - President's Day Weekend
Downtown Blue Ridge
Combine a chili cookoff with ice sculptures and you have an unlikely combination for the 7th Annual Fire and Ice Cookoff in Downtown Blue Ridge. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Association.
APRIL
Annual Blue Ridge Writers Conference - Early April
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Art Center
A literary tradition and unique cultural asset enjoyed by our many writers and aspiring writers each Spring as they gather in Blue Ridge to learn more about their special craft.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Troutfest and Outdoor Adventures - Last Weekend in April
Great exhibits by outdoor organizations and businesses, education on trout fishing, entertainment, food trucks and more in downtown Blue Ridge City Park. www.blueridgetroutfest.com
MAY
Spring Arts in the Park - Memorial Day Weekend
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Features over 200 juried art, craft and food booths. The best in mountain crafts and fine art, artists demonstrations, music and dance. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Events by the Southeastern Tourism Society. Call (706) 632-2144 for more information.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Spring and Fall Plein Aire Festivals
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn.
Each spring and fall, artists from across the region converge on Blue Ridge to capture the scenic beauty of this mountain community. Each event showcases the change of seasons. Artists from across the southeast get outside and recreate nature's beauty. For more information, call 706-632-2144.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
JUNE
Blue Ridge Chamber Music Festival
Brings world-class musicians who have performed worldwide to Blue Ridge to provide chamber music concerts for two weeks. Performances at the Blue Ridge Community Theater and St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Blue Ridge. Performances by The Bergonzi String Quartet, The Pulse Trio, and other well-known classical artists. Season 6, June 7-16, 2019
https://www.blueridgechambermusicfestival.combrcmf.org
Blue Ridge Wine & Jazz Festival - June
Bringing live jazz, great wines, fine art and delicious cuisine while sitting in a panoramic mountain view.
www.blueridgewineandjazz.com
JULY
Independence Day Parade - Saturday Closest to July 4th
Downtown Blue Ridge
Funny and fun Fourth of July celebration and parade in Downtown Blue Ridge. Sponsored by the Blue Ridge Business Assn.
Blue Ridge Business Association
Lake Blue Ridge Fireworks - Saturday Closest to July 4th
Fabulous Fireworks will be shot off near the Lake Blue Ridge Dam and can be viewed from there as well as Morganton Point Recreation Area, Tammen Park and Lake Blue Ridge Marina. The marina will have live music and barbeque throughout the day, parking fee may apply.
Old Fashioned Fourth in McCaysville - July 4th Weekend
Downtown McCaysville-Copperhill
Old fashioned small town Independence Day celebration featuring an impressive fireworks display from Tater Hill in downtown McCaysville-Copperhill. Sponsored by the Tri-Cities Business Assn., www.greatercopperbasin.com.
Ride the train to the fireworks!
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway website.
AUGUST
Blue Ridge Kiwanis Rodeo - August
Kiwanis Fairgrounds in Blue Ridge
Western rodeo with bull riding, saddle bronc riding, calf roping, bareback, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing and special events. Great food and fun for all ages.
www.blueridgekiwanis.org
SEPTEMBER
Labor Day Barbeque
Downtown Blue Ridge
Annual Barbeque starts at 11 a.m. until the food runs out. Downtown Blue Ridge City Park. Good food and entertainment. For more information click here.
Ride the Rails Festival - April & September
Mineral Bluff Depot
A two and one half mile round trip ride by railroad motor car traveling through the Iron Bridge over the beautiful Toccoa River, then returning over the bridge to the Historic Mineral Bluff Depot. Model railroad display, food vendors and more.
TriState Model Railroaders
Blue Ridge Blues & Barbeque Festival - September
Downtown Blue Ridge
Blues Crawl Friday night, followed by great blues and barbeque Saturday.
OCTOBER
Fall Foliage Train Rides
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway
Enjoy the brilliant colors of fall on a special train ride during October and early November.
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway website.
Blue Ridge Fall Fest - 3rd and 4th weekend in October
Blue Ridge State Farmer's Market
Fall Fest features local arts, crafts, food and fun on two separate October weekends.
Paws in the Park - 2nd weekend of October
Downtown Blue Ridge City Park
Have a fun day with your favorite pet; parade, pet education and demonstrations, costume contest, prizes, photos and more. Sponsored by the Humane Society of Blue Ridge.
Paws in the Park
Halloween Safe Zones
Downtown Blue Ridge and McCaysville
Treats and fun for all. Good, safe Halloween fun in downtown Blue Ridge and McCaysville. Kids of all ages trick or treat from shop to shop. Pumpkin carving and costume contests, food and entertainment. For information, call (706)632-5680.
Blue Ridge Business Association and www.greatercopperbasin.com
NOVEMEBER
Holiday Art Show & Sale - Each November-December
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Assn.
Shop for regional art and crafts at the Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association Thanksgiving through Christmas. For more information, call (706) 632-2144.
Blue Ridge Mountains Arts Association
Light up Blue Ridge - Saturday after Thanksgiving
Downtown Blue Ridge
Christmas festival in Downtown Blue Ridge. Music, refreshments, caroling and all-day activities. Official lighting of the Christmas tree and Santa arrives!!
Blue Ridge Business Association
DECEMBER
Hometown Christmas - First Saturday of December
Downtown McCaysville
Kiwanis Christmas Parade, Santa's arrival, food, refreshments and entertainment. Lighting of the bridge.
www.greatercopperbasin.com
Blue Ridge Scenic Railway Christmas Express - Weekends in December
Blue Ridge Depot
Come ride the holiday train and see Santa, Mrs. Santa and the elves. Listen to Christmas stories and sing carols.
For information, see the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway website.
