55th Annual Sorghum Festival at Meeks Park in Blairsville GA

Festival Activities

Sorghum Syrup:

The main event!! Enjoy a biscuit and watch while the syrup is made. Sorghum syrup is made from the green juice of the sorghum plant, which is extracted from the crushed stalks and then heated to steam off the excess water leaving the syrup behind.  

Demonstrations:

Watch the magic happen.  See how things are made, learn about lost arts and even join in the fun and try it yourself.

Arts & Crafts Vendors:

Enjoy a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts vendors.  Support local small businesses including jewelry, soaps & lotions, clothing, wood and metal works and many more!

Games & Activities:

Watch and join in on some good old mountain past times. Activities will include log sawing, pole climbing, rock throwing, horseshoe throwing, and more!

Games Schedule:

Old time games begin each Saturday and Sunday at 1:00pm. The time-line for each game following the biscuit eatin' contest is determined by audience participation.

1:00 pm - Sorghum Syrup Biscuit Eatin' Contest
you must be 16 or older

Rock Throwin'
- 10 years old and under
- 11 to 15 years old
- 16 years old and up

Pole Climbin'
- any age

Log Sawin'
- 2 person team, must be 16 years old and up

Horseshoe Throwin' 2 shoes 2 throws
- 16 years old & up

Sign up is free for each game!

Music Schedule:

9:00 - 9:45: Blairsville Dance Project

10:00 - 12:00: Riverbend Music

8-11 PM: Sorghum Festival Square Dance!!

$10 Admission

Music by The Jim Wood Square Dance Band Marketplace Dance Caller - Mike Arnold

Location: Pavillion #3 Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA

Fees: $5 per person, 12 years of age and under are Free!