This Sorghum Festival In North Georgia Has Been Going Strong Since 1969

When summer and fall roll around each year, it can feel like there's a festival in Georgia just about every weekend. We've got festivals for just about everything, from fire ants to moonshine to apples. One of the longest-running festivals in the Peach State is the Sorghum Festival in Blairsville. It's been running for more than half a century, making it one of the longest-running festivals in the state. This fall event runs for two weekends in a row in October and has tons to entertain the entire family. Check it out:

This year's Sorghum Festival is scheduled for October 14-15 and October 21-22, 2023 in Meeks Park.

Thousands travel to this small mountain town annually for the Sorghum Festival.

Blairsville's population is under 750, and this is the biggest event here each year. It's been going strong for more than 50 years.

The festival is great for the entire family, and children under 12 are admitted free. There's live music and plenty of entertainment.

If you're not familiar with sorghum, it's a type of grass that can be used to make sorghum syrup.

Of course, there's plenty of sorghum syrup available for purchase at the festival! You'll also find local vendors with wares for sale.

The Blairsville Sorghum Festival is one of the best fall festivals in Georgia, and definitely worth a visit.

For more information about the 2023 Blairsville Sorghum Festival, check out the Blairsville Sorghum Festival website or Blairsville Sorghum Festival Facebook page.

Traveling into Blairsville for the festival? There are some great vacation rental homes in Blairsville, GA available on Vrbo. It's a beautiful town to visit at any time of year, but especially magical in the fall.

Have you ever attended the Blairsville Sorghum Festival? Share your experiences in the comments!