It is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. If this is the case, why not make a visit to Ellijay GA?  Being coined the apple capital of the South, Ellijay will make it easier to get your hands on some tasty apples by hosting a festival in October.

The Ellijay Lions Club, Gilmer County Chamber of Commerce, City of Ellijay and Gilmer County are planning for their 2009 Georgia Apple Festival. The 38th annual Georgia Apple Festival will be held on the October 9, 10 and 11 and on October 16, 17, and 18. This delicious festival always takes place at the Ellijay Lions Club Fair Grounds off of Hwy. 5.

As soon as you pay the $5.00 adult admission and step inside the gate you are overwhelmed with over 300 vendors that are selling their handmade craft items. Amongst the crafts area you will see apple fritters, fried apple pies, carmel apples, apple cider, apple dumplings and anything else apple you can think of. If you think there is nothing to eat but apples then you are wrong because the Georgia Apple Festival is not just about good entertainment, apples and crafts. Other foods are offered as well.

Walking through the crafts area and browsing the declicious apples is not the only thing you can enjoy. Each year there is a parade and an antique car show. The first weekend of the festival opens with the antique car show at the Civic Center and the second weekend goes out with a bang as you and your family enjoy the parade. Near the front of the fairgrounds there is a pavillion and stage set up for you to take a break and sit down to enjoy some of the fantastic entertainment that is lined up! With a large amount of vendors for the 2009 Georgia Apple Festival and too many apples to count this festival is perfect for the family and children of all ages.

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