Events · North Georgia mountains
Sorghum in the Mountains Festival
The Sorghum in the Mountains Festival is Blairsville's beloved Appalachian heritage tradition, held each October in Union County. The 55th annual edition ran the second and third weekends of October: Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11, then Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day at Meeks Park.
The 2026 edition, at a glance
Sorghum in the Mountains Festival 2026
When
October 10-11 and October 17-18, 2026
- Weekend I
- Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11
- Weekend II
- Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18
- Daily hours
- 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day
Confirmed for 2026
Where
Meeks Park
490 Meeks Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512. Blairsville is the county seat of Union County, set in the North Georgia mountains.
55th annual festival
Admission
$5 per person
Ages 12 and under get in free. The 2026 theme is "Sweet Sorghum Goodness."
Theme: Sweet Sorghum Goodness
Dates, hours, admission, and the theme were verified October 17, 2026, against the official festival sources: sorghuminthemountains.com and blairsvillesorghumfestival.com. Confirm with the organizers before you travel.
What's there
A heritage October weekend in Blairsville
The festival is an Appalachian heritage tradition turned October weekend: cane pressed and boiled into sorghum syrup on site, mountain crafts to shop, music and clogging through the day, and the downtown Blairsville parade on the first Saturday. The 2026 edition celebrates its 55th annual year under the theme "Sweet Sorghum Goodness."
- Sorghum syrup made on site, from cane pressing to boiling
- Mountain crafts
- Live music and clogging
- The downtown Blairsville parade, stepping off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 10
The mountain setting
Blairsville is the county seat of Union County in the North Georgia mountains, and the festival is one of the region's signature October traditions. Come for the syrup made from cane press to boiling pot, and stay for the crafts, the clogging, and the hometown parade down the middle of Blairsville.
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The questions people ask
When is the Sorghum in the Mountains Festival in 2026?
The 55th annual festival ran the second and third weekends of October: Saturday October 10 and Sunday October 11, then Saturday October 17 and Sunday October 18, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day. Both 2026 weekends have concluded; the festival is annual and returns on the same weekends next October. The details come from the official festival sources, sorghuminthemountains.com and blairsvillesorghumfestival.com.
Where does the festival happen?
At Meeks Park, 490 Meeks Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512. Blairsville is the county seat of Union County in the North Georgia mountains. The downtown Blairsville parade steps off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 10.
What does admission cost?
Admission is $5 per person, and ages 12 and under get in free, per the official festival sources. Have cash on hand, and confirm the door policy with the organizers before you travel.
What happens at the festival?
Sorghum syrup is made on site from cane pressing to boiling, mountain crafts are sold across the grounds, and live music and clogging carry the day. On the first Saturday, the downtown Blairsville parade steps off at 10:00 AM.
What is the 2026 theme?
The 2026 theme is "Sweet Sorghum Goodness." The festival marks its 55th annual edition this year, one of the longest-running heritage events in the North Georgia mountains.
Where can I confirm the details?
The official references are the festival websites, sorghuminthemountains.com and blairsvillesorghumfestival.com. Dates, hours, and admission were verified against those sources October 17, 2026, and festival details can move year to year, so confirm before you drive up.
Before you go
The 2026 dates are set for the second and third weekends of October: October 10-11 and October 17-18, running 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM each day at Meeks Park. Admission is $5 per person, ages 12 and under free, and the downtown parade steps off at 10:00 AM on Saturday, October 10. October in the mountains turns cool by late afternoon, so layers are the reliable call, and it is still worth confirming details with the organizers before you travel.
Make a mountain weekend of it
Blairsville sits in the heart of mountain Georgia, and the festival pairs well with the color rides and neighboring festival weekends the guide already covers.
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