GEORGIA APPLE FESTIVAL 2026
The 2026 Georgia Apple Festival takes place October 10–11 and October 17–18 in Ellijay, Georgia.
The festival is held at the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, Georgia 30540.
Coming to Ellijay for Apple Festival weekend?
See the festival. Visit the orchards. Bring home the apples.
And if you are 21 or older, stop at House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery in East Ellijay to taste what we make here.
2026 Georgia Apple Festival dates and location
Dates
October 10–11, 2026
October 17–18, 2026
Location
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
1729 South Main Street
Ellijay, Georgia 30540
For festival admission, parking, shuttle information, hours and official event updates, visit the official Georgia Apple Festival website.
House Of Applejay is not located at the Georgia Apple Festival.
Our distillery and tasting room are a separate 21+ destination in East Ellijay, and you do not need a festival ticket to visit us.
First the apples. Then the Applejay.
You came to Ellijay.
You went to the festival.
You got the apples.
Now taste Applejay from Ellijay where it is made.
Applejay from Ellijay is our signature apple liqueur, made at House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery in East Ellijay, Georgia.
Taste it at the distillery, enjoy a cocktail, then take a bottle home.
Applejay from Ellijay. It only makes sense.
Coming to Ellijay for Apple Festival weekend?
October is apple season in Ellijay.
The orchards are busy. The roads are busy. The town is busy.
That is part of it.
Give yourself extra driving time around Ellijay and the festival grounds, then come see us in East Ellijay.
House Of Applejay is a locally owned distillery and tasting room where we make distinctive American liqueurs and spirits. We are located off the beaten track in East Ellijay.
Our signature apple liqueur is Applejay from Ellijay.
Coming up Highway 515?
Festival traffic stacks on Highway 52 and around downtown Ellijay. House of Applejay is in East Ellijay on the 515 side, at 67 Fowler Street, Building B.
You can stop here on the way in, after the orchards, or on the way back south when the roads are still slow.
No festival ticket. Easy parking compared with the fairgrounds. Tasting room and Bear Barrel Patio are 21+ with ID.
Saturday hours run until 7:00 PM — useful after the festival peak.
House Of Applejay is exclusively 21+. A valid ID is required.
Visit House Of Applejay during Apple Festival
House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery
House Of Applejay, Inc.
67 Fowler Street, Building B
East Ellijay, Georgia 30540
Look for Building B.
Tasting-room hours
Monday–Friday: 3:00–6:30 PM
Saturday: 2:00–7:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00–5:00 PM
Walk-ins are welcome during tasting-room hours, space permitting. Distillery tours are by reservation only.
Because our tasting room is small, groups should call or email before arriving, and may have waiting times.
What can I do at House Of Applejay?
Guests 21 and older can:
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Experience a guided vodka & liqueur tasting
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Taste Applejay from Ellijay where it is made
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Enjoy handcrafted cocktails
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Relax on the Bear Barrel Patio
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Purchase bottles to take home
House Of Applejay is a liqueur-first distillery, placing liqueurs at the center of what we make and how we build cocktails.
Bringing your dog to Ellijay?
The Georgia Apple Festival does not allow pets, except qualifying service animals.
At House Of Applejay, leashed dogs are welcome. Please note that we have rescue cats roaming around.
House Of Applejay remains exclusively 21+ for human guests.
Looking for something to bring home from Ellijay?
Apples are the obvious answer. Fried pies may not survive the drive home. For visitors 21 and older, there is also Applejay from Ellijay — an apple liqueur made here in East Ellijay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Georgia Apple Festival in 2026?
The 2026 Georgia Apple Festival takes place October 10–11 and October 17–18, 2026 in Ellijay, Georgia.
Where is the Georgia Apple Festival?
The Georgia Apple Festival is held at the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds, 1729 South Main Street, Ellijay, Georgia 30540.
Is House Of Applejay at the Georgia Apple Festival?
No. House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery is a separate business and location in East Ellijay, Georgia. We are not inside the festival grounds.
Do I need a Georgia Apple Festival ticket to visit House Of Applejay?
No. House Of Applejay has its own tasting room in East Ellijay. No Georgia Apple Festival ticket is required.
Can I visit House Of Applejay during Apple Festival weekend?
Yes. Guests 21 and older are welcome during posted tasting-room hours. Apple Festival weekends are busy throughout Ellijay, so allow extra driving time.
Is House Of Applejay family-friendly?
No. House Of Applejay is exclusively for guests 21 and older with valid ID.
Can I bring my dog to House Of Applejay?
Yes. Leashed dogs are welcome at House Of Applejay. The Georgia Apple Festival has its own pet rules and does not permit pets except qualifying service animals.
What alcohol is made in Ellijay?
House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery makes Applejay from Ellijay along with distinctive American liqueurs and spirits at its distillery in East Ellijay, Georgia.
What should I bring home from Ellijay?
Ellijay is known for apples, cider, fried pies and locally made products. For visitors 21 and older, Applejay from Ellijay is an apple liqueur made at House Of Applejay Distillery & Winery in East Ellijay.
HOUSE OF APPLEJAY
Bear-Crafted. Naturally Distinctive.
Please drink responsibly. Must be 21+ with valid ID to enter the tasting room or Bear Barrel Patio, participate in tastings, or purchase alcoholic beverages.