It's Fall Y'all - 2009!
October gives us plenty of reason to get off the couch by bringing us crisp, cool air, beautiful leaves, apples, and pumpkins. Grab your family and head up to the mountains for some fall fun!
38th Annual Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay, GA. October 11th -11th and 17th – 18th. There are over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items, as well as many on-site demonstrations of how selected types of crafts are made. Each year promises many new crafts as well as favorites from past festivals. A parade and antique car show are featured every year.
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. 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. Visit georgiaapplefestival.org for more information.
- Aaron's Apple House • Hwy 52 East
706-273-3180 - Hillcrest Orchards • 9696 Hwy 52 East, (9 miles east of Ellijay)
706-273-3838 - Panorama Orchards, Inc. • Hwy 515, East Ellijay
706-276-3813 - 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
A great outdoor family treat is a visit to a corn maze. If there are several of you, divide into groups and make a game of it by seeing who can finish first, but NO cutting through the corn rows!
- Uncle Shucks Corn Maze – 4525 Highway 53E, Dawsonville, GA. Visit the the 12 acre corn maze, hayrides, food, and of course, the “Pick-Your-Own” Pumpkin Patch. Visit uncleshucks.com or call 1-888-OSHUCKS for hours of operation and directions.
- Hillbilly Corn Maze – 274 Radio Road, Dahlonega, GA. Enjoy all types of family fun, from picking your own pumpkins, to corn mazes for both young and old, to old-fashioned hayrides, pony rides, mini hay bale maze for the little ones, concessions and much more! Visit hillbillycornmaze.com or call 706-867-0940 for more information.
- Burt’s Farm - 4801 Highway 52, Dawsonville, GA. Pumpkin patch, hayrides, and gift shop. The pumpkin selection is vast and the quantity is never ending. One of the most fascinating features of Burt’s farm is the impressive selection of pumpkins, winter squash, gourds and fall decorations. Indian corn, cornstalks and hay bales are also in never ending supply at the farm. Hayrides and fieldtrips pulled by John Deere tractors that take you through a winding trail filled with nature and beauty. Don't forget to check the "barn" store for Burt’s fresh baked goodies. Visit burtsfarm.com or call 1-800-600-BURT for more information and directions.
If you’d like to get into the saddle, North Georgia offers some fabulous trail rides for the adventurous type!
- Blanche Manor Horseback Riding, Blue Ridge, GA 706.455.RIDE. www.blanchemanor.com.
- Sunny Farms North, Dahlonega, GA. 706.867.9167 www.sunnyfarmsnorth.com.
- Trackrock Stables, Blairsville, GA. 706.745.5252 www.trackrock.com/stables.
- Gold City Corral, Dahlonega, GA. 706.867.9395 www.goldcitycorral.com.
- The Dillard House Stables, Dillard, GA 706.746.2038. www.dillardhousestables.com
Fall in Georgia is a great time of year and we hope you will enjoy some of the great outdoor activities in October.