Musicians ranging from emerging songwriters to seasoned hitmakers will take festival stages and perform music in genres ranging from Country to Pop, Blues to Honky Tonk, and Americana to Rock n' Roll.

The Ellijay Songwriters Festival has become one of the premier songwriter events in the southeast United States and the largest spring event in Gilmer County, Georgia. Most shows will be free and everyone is welcome.

Schedule of Events:

Thursday, May 8, 2025

6:30PM: Festival Kick-Off, Host Venue, Sponsor & VIP Welcome Reception, and Concert

John Cable & Pat Terry

Festival kick-off, welcome party, and Gilmer Arts fund raiser featuring host venue owners, sponsors, VIPs, and a songwriter concert.

Location: Gilmer Arts Playhouse

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9:00PM: After Party

Location: Butcher and Bottle

Friday, May 9, 2025

6:00PM - 9:00PM: Oh Sammy & Maddie Anderson

Location: Butcher and Bottle

7:00PM: Angie Aparo

Location: Gilmer Arts Playhouse

Saturday, May 10, 2025

1:30PM: Nick Austin

Location: Chateau Meichtry

2:00PM: Cotter Hill, Cameron Blackburn

Location: Grapes and Ladders

2:00PM: John Cable, Aaron Rizzo

Location: Engelheim Vineyards

4:00PM: Mark Miller, Anna Shinholster

Location: 29 North Wine and Art

6:00PM - 9:00PM: Brad Tolsen

Location: Butcher and Bottle

7:00PM: Headliner Jeffrey Steele

Guests will enjoy An Evening with 2025 Ellijay Songwriters Festival Headliner Jeffrey Steele Presented by Appalachian Beverage.

Location: Gilmer Arts Playhouse

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Sunday, May 11, 2025

1:00PM: Wendall Johnson

Location: Butcher and Bottle

1:30PM: Surrender Hill

Location: Chateau Meichtry

2:00PM: Greg Henderson

Location: Grapes and Ladders

2:00PM: Michelle Malone, Wyatt Espalin

Location: Engelheim Vineyards

Fest Date: May 8 - 11, 2025

Locations:
29 North Wine and Art, 29 North Ave, Ellijay, GA 30540
The Butcher and Bottle, 24 River St, Ellijay, GA 30540
Engelheim Vineyards, 120 Lakeview Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 135 N Dalton St, Ellijay, GA 30540
Grapes and Ladders Winery, 2317 GA-382 W, Ellijay, GA 30540
Cartecay Brewing Company, 26 River Terrace, #1A, Ellijay, GA 30540
Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery, 1862 Orchard Ln, Talking Rock, GA 30175

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