The 42th Annual Georgia Apple Festival October 2013

Fun Fall Festivities in North Georgia

Fall is upon us and what better way to enjoy the season than to experience some of the mountain festivities in North Georgia. Inexpensive yet filled with fun,  the Blue Ridge Mountains offer not only vibrant colors, crisp air, and peaceful scenery but also pumpkin patches, corn mazes, apple farms, fall festivals, hay rides, and more!  Only a little over an hour from Atlanta, Ellijay and Blue Ridge feature so many festive options, you can make a long weekend or a full vacation out of the trip!

MOUNTAIN CABINS: The perfect place to stay during your fall fun is at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort, which offers very affordable accommodations within close proximity of mountain attractions. The Villas offers one, two, and three bedroom cabins and villas, some of which feature hot tubs, lofts, river views, and mountain scenes. The Villas is located inside the Coosawattee River Resort off of GA Highway 382 and features 300+ miles of rambling roads to enjoy all the kaleidoscope patterns of fall foliage.

THE GENERAL STORE CRAFTS: Now off to the local flavor! Just right outside of the Eagle Mountain Gate of the resort is The General  Store that features a craft market every Saturday from 8am to 2pm. Step back in time to slower days of the old general mountain store where friends gather for special activities, every day needs, good food, good times, and arts and crafts. Enjoy shopping amidst the mountains and grab a bite to eat at The General Store while you are at it.

HUCKLEBERRY HOLLER: From cow train rides, jumping pillow, corn maze, pedal carts, giant inflatable slide, haunted corn maze, pig races, hay rides, bounce house, haunted house, pony rides, and petting zoo, Huckleberry Holler has filled with fantastic fall fun! The location is very close to the main road and right on your way to the Ellijay apple orchards and the Georgia Apple Festival! Hours are Monday to Friday 11 to 6pm, Sat. 11 to 9pm and Sun. 11 to 6pm.

HILLCREST APPLE PICKIN’ JUBILEE: The top apple farm that makes our list is Hillcrest Orchards. Hillcrest Orchards is located along ‘apple farm alley’ and offers pick-your-fun. During the annual "Apple Pickin' Jubilee", visitors can pick their own apples, milk a cow, watch live pig races, visit the petting farm, take a wagon ride through the orchard, visit the Moonshine Museum and watch live bands & cloggers on the Hillcrest Stage. A giant slide and jumping pillow add extra fun for the kids! And before leaving, make sure to gather a bag of crisp apples to take with you! Hillcrest Orchards is located off of Highway 52 E.

BURT’S PUMPKIN PATCH: Then, just minutes down the road from the Hillcrest Orchards is the best pumpkin patch around: Burt’s Farm. One of the most impressive features of Burt’s Farm is the vast array of pumpkin types, winter squash, gourds and fall decorations. Indian corn, cornstalks and hay bales are also in never-ending supply. Don't forget to check the "barn" store for Burt’s fresh baked pumpkin pie and pumpkin roll, candied popcorn and a whole assortment of other goodies. And take a hayride through the mountains to soak in all of the autumn flavor. From 75 N, Burt’s is located 1/2 mile on your right from the highway 183/52 intersection on highway 52.

Come and be part of the lively atmosphere of spectacular North Georgia! You’ll gather as many happy memories as apples. Enjoy the colorful pumpkin patches, winding hayrides, and adventurous corn mazes. Don't forget all the extras that come along with the trip, such as The Villas’ 300 miles rambling roads with kaleidoscope patterns of fallen leaves, the Apple Pickin’ Jubilee at Hillcrest, and the fresh baked goods at Burt’s. All of this is only a short drive from Atlanta with a quaint and rustic rental from TheVillas at Coosawattee .

Lodging for The Georgia Apple Festival of Ellijay

Festival villas and cabin rentals offered by The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort

Stay within minutes from the Georgia Apple Festival and in a spectacular mountain resort. If you're looking for a accommodations for the festival, the gated resort offers one, two, and three bedroom rustic rentals. Select from charming cabins, spacious villas, and river A-frame units, some of which feature hot tubs, lofts, river views, and mountain scenery. http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/accommodations.htm

The resort features amenities for The Villas' guests of  ages & interests to enjoy! Explore six breath-taking river parks, a state-of-the art fitness facility, an Junior Olympic indoor heated pool, sunning decks, tennis courts, river-side picnicking pavilions & camping with fire pits, fully stocked fishing pond, playgrounds, miniature golf, The Coosawattee Library, a dog park, and so much more! The General Store is also available for breakfast and lunch with its quaint and rustic charm. http://thevillasatcoosawattee.com/amenities.htm

The 2014 Apple Festival is held in Ellijay, Georgia on the Lions Club Fairgrounds on the weekend of October 11 - 12 as well as the weekend of October 18 - 19. Each festival day starts at 9am with free parking and $5.00 admission (children under 10 free). The festival features 300 unique and distinct vendors ranging from Arts & Crafts to Food to Apple Growers to a Children’s Section to Community Service. The antique car show is featured on October 11^th at the Civic Center, and the Apple Festival Parade is on October 18^th at 10am in historic Downtown Ellijay. Want to take a peek? Visit http://www.georgiaapplefestival.org

So, why does Georgia celebrate apples anyway? In the early 1900′s cotton was a large part of Georgia’s economy, but by the 1920’s the boll weevil beetle arrived and practically ruined the cotton industry. Apple orchards saved the day for Georgia, and Gilmer County, by bolstering the economy. In the early 1970’s, Georgia started celebrating the apple for saving the local economy during the hard times created by the loss of the cotton crops.

Ellijay apples are "absolutely the best". When you pick Ellijay for apples you get the juiciest, crunchiest, and yummiest apples of them all. Nestled in the mighty Appalachian Mountains, Ellijay is the center of Georgia's apple country. From late August to December, roadside stands overflow with the most scrumptious mountain apples around. And when purchasing directly from the growers, the apples are better tasting, fresher, less expensive.

Come on out to Ellijay, Georgia this October and stay at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort. Enjoy the resort with all its amenities as well as its close proximity to the Apple Festival. Make it a weekend autumn getaway filled with sweet adventures for all! For more information or to make reservations:

Reservations and Information (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST

See you at the festival y’all!

Note: Terms and conditions include but are not limited to the rentals are based on availability with no pets and no holidays. Rates include cleaning fees. Check-in is at 4:00pm and check-out is by 10:00am. Above prices above subject to 12% Sales and Lodging Tax.

15% off Regular Resort Rates: Web Only Coupon

The autumn leaves are changing quickly— so you folks better hurry to take advantage of the spectacular sights of the North Georgia Mountains! The Villas at the Coosawattee River Resort offers cabins, villas, and A-frames at the most scenic locations around the resort. And October 17th through Nov. 18th, receive 15% off the regular resort rates! When booking your rental online, use the code FALLINGLVS

Be a leaf peeper and take a leaf peeping road trip this fall season. Fall foliage is not limited to New England. The North Georgia Mountains has an abundance of autumn brilliance with outbursts of tree colors everywhere. Ablaze with brilliant yellow, glowing orange, fiery red, and rich brown, the time for leaf peeping is now!

Enjoy the warm autumn days and ramble along roads carpeted in kaleidoscope patterns of fallen leaves. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort offers over 300 miles of winding roads through the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Perfect for cruising to see all of the autumn foliage, The Villas offers scenic drives with quaint, picturesque, and comfortable parks throughout the resort. The parks offer the ability to take walks next to picture perfect streams and rivers, as well as to stroll over a suspension bridge, stop for a picnic, or cast a line for a little fishing (no license required!).

In addition to the six river parks with stunning views, picnicking pavilions, camping with fire pits, and a fully stocked fishing pond, the resort features amenities for The Villas' guests of all ages & interests. The Recreation Center features a state-of-the art fitness facility, a Junior Olympic indoor heated pool, arcade, tennis courts, playground, and miniature golf. Also located around the resort are the Coosawattee Library, a dog park, walking trails, and so much more!

The North Georgia Mountains is one of the premiere areas in the southeast for leaf peeping and scenic drives during the autumn season. Offering opportunities for visitors to enjoy fall foliage, spectacular views of the Appalachian Mountains, and many other exciting destinations, leaf peeping in The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort will be a memorable activity for any and everyone! Remember to use the code FALLINGLVS when booking your rental to receive 15% the regular resort rate!

The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort
634 Beaver Lake Drive #5147
Ellijay, GA 30540
PHONE: (706) 276-1075
FAX: (706) 276-1076
EMAIL: info@thevillasatcoosawattee.com

North Georgia Fall Vacation- Apple Festival

Guess all you people must be busy planning for your fall vacation and am sure most of you get the feel, that you are revisiting the same places yet again. If you are the kind of person who would like to experience a new kind of travel and want to expand your travel endeavors. One of the best places to choose will be the North Georgia Mountains. These mountains in North Georgia are part of the Blue Ridge mountain chain which is believed to be a billion years old. This information may give you an old fashioned feel, but the things to do in the mountain are trendy. Be it tubing, hiking, canoeing or kayaking the Georgia Mountains offers you all. This is a place which will woo your lens eye with its cascading waterfalls and sensational scenery. North Georgia Mountains offer you nature at its best.

Fall is one of the best times to visit the Georgia Mountains as they have a number of festivities happening and the apple of the eye is the apple festival. The festival happens in the second and third week of October at Ellijay lions club fairground. The festival has an intriguing history. The story is that the boll weevil which is a beetle, fed on cotton crops which were the major source of income for Georgia. At this juncture when the boll weevil where causing havoc to the cotton crops, the apple was introduced and the apple orchards boosted the economy saving Georgia from the crisis. So in order to show their gratitude towards the apples, the apple festival goes on the floors every October.

This year would earmark the 40th Georgia Apple festival. The festival would consist of a lot of activities and would enthrall audience of all ages. The arts & crafts fair in the festival has been admired by many, they have around 300 artists showcasing their crafty skills in handmade, hand-crafted items. Also the craftsmen would demonstrate how they carve these wonderful crafts. Next to the apple festival will be an antique car show, this would be one loved by the car fanatics.

We got just one advice for those who are planning to go for the apple festival- spend some extra hours at the gym because your taste buds are going to witness the most delicious food, which feels like made from heaven’s kitchen at the apple fest. There are number of delicacies at the apple fest- apple fritters, fried pies, apple breads and much more apple delicacies. It’s very tough to choose your favorite food at the apple fest as every item you have keeps you wanting more. For suggestions I would say don’t miss the Greek salad, fried turkey legs and the steak/lamb gyro. Don’t miss to try the trout which is a local favorite. You got other delicacies lined up your mouth too like the funnel cakes, candy apples, pork skins, rice and more. You have delicious deserts too which make the meal complete.

There are number of activities for kids too like rock climbing, animal exhibits etc. The apple festival costs 5$ for adults and is free for children under 10 but the joy and happiness you get over there is priceless. Stay at The Villas at Coosawattee for accommodations near the festival with prices less expensive than a hotel or hotel, complete with resort amenities! The Villas at Coosawattee has a Recreation Center that is sure to please each and every kid (and adult kid!) in your group with year-round swimming in a Junior Olympic indoor pool, putt putt golf, arcade, fitness center, and more!

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Looking for a fall festival? Georgia Apple Festival 2010 and Hotel, Motel Lodging

The 2010 Georgia Apple Festival is held in Ellijay, Georgia on the Lions Club Fairgrounds on the weekends of October 9th / 10th and October 16th / 17th. Each festival day starts at 9am with free parking and $5.00 admission (children under 10 free). The festival features 300 unique and distinct vendors ranging from Arts & Crafts to Food to Apple Growers to a Children’s Section to Community Service.

Why does rejoice about apples? In the early 1900′s cotton was a huge element of Georgia’s market, but by the 1920’s the boll weevil beetle arrived and nearly destroyed the cotton industry. Apple orchards rescued Georgia (and Gilmer County!) by supporting the market. Georgia began recognizing the apple in the early 1970’s for saving the local market during the tough times shaped by the destruction of the cotton crops.

Come on out to Ellijay, Georgia this October and commemorate the heroic apple! Enjoy the mountain air, fun times, and fall festivities. To top it off, stay at The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort and enjoy the resort with all its amenities as well as its close proximity to the Apple Festival. Be sure to take advantage of The Villas’ 3 nights for 2 special, as described in more depth below.

Better than a hotel or motel and cheaper, lodging for the festival is offered by The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort which is minutes from the festival and located in a beautiful gated resort. The cabin, villa, and A-frame units are one, two, and three bedroom, some of which feature jacuzzi hot tubs, lofts, river views, and mountain scenes. The resort features amenities exclusive for The Villas' guests and for all ages & interests including six breath-taking river parks, a state-of-the art fitness facility, three pools including a Junior Olympic indoor heated pool, sunning decks, tennis courts, river-side picnicking pavilions & camping with fire pits, fully stocked fishing pond, playgrounds, putt-putt golf, The Coosawattee Library, a dog park, the Teen Center for family fun, and so much more!

The Villas is offering an Apple Festival Special: 3 nights for the price of 2! A one night non- refundable deposit is required at the time of reservations. With the special, check-in is Friday at 4:00 PM with check-out on Monday at 10:00 AM. Cancellations are accepted without additional charge if completed more than 7 days prior to check-in. For more information or to make reservations call (706) 276-1075 between 8am & 5pm EST or email crravillas@crra.biz with the unit type, check-in & check-out dates, and the number of guests (adults & children). Be sure to mention the Apple Festival Special with the inquiry. See you at the festival y’all!

Georgia Apple Festival: Lodging Specials

Venture up to the North Georgia Mountains to enjoy the 38th year of the Georgia Apple Festival held during the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October. Admission is $5 with children under 10 years old free. Apples are the focus of the festival with apple fritters, fried pies, cider, and many other apple treats, but the festival is so much more.

Over 300 vendors with handmade, hand-crafted items such as candles, crafts, and woodworks are featured, as well as many on-site demonstrations illustrate how specialized crafts are made such as blacksmiths and glass blowing. The festival also includes a kids fun area with inflatables, ponies, and a rock climbing wall. Live entertainment is also featured with country music cloggers, as well as gospel to rock-and-roll. Don't miss the antique car show held at the Civic Center on October 10th and the Apple Festival Parade on October 17th (10am).

With so much to see & do at the festival, visitors should expect taking at least two days to take everything in. Folks enjoy renting a nearby cabin and make a weekend or week of it. Along with the Georgia Apple Festival, apple orchards sprawl the area, giving visitors the autumn thrill of picking their own apples and seeing how fresh cider is made. Visitors enjoy strolling the sidewalks of the Ellijay Square: shopping, dining, and wine tasting. Sharp Mountains Vineyards & Winery is another attraction with gorgeous views for leaf peeping while tasting hand-crafted wines. And the Coosawattee River Resort offers a perfect location to enjoy the fall weather amid the Blue Ridge Mountains. The Villas at Coosawattee River Resort features lodging perfect for your fall festival getaway. During the Georgia Apple Festival, the resort is offering several cost saving specials:

• Special #1: if you stay for a 3 night weekend, you will receive a 15% discount: Check-in Friday Oct. 9th at 4:00pm with check- out on Monday Oct. 12th at 10:00am -or- Check-in Friday Oct. 16th at 4:00pm with check-out on Monday Oct. 19th at 10:00am
• Special #2: if you stay at The Villas for 10 nights, you only pay for 7 nights! Check-in Friday Oct. 9th at 4:00pm with check-out Monday Oct. 19th at 10:00am

Use The Villas at Coosawattee's Legion Road gate for quick access to The Georgia Apple Festival of Ellijay. Take advantage of the indoor Recreation Center facilities: Junior Olympic size swimming pool, exercise and workout room, game room, 18 hole miniature golf. Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. For more details, visit http://www.thevillasatcoosawattee.com or call (706) 276-1075

The Georgia Apple Festival is held on the Lions Club Fairgrounds. Operating hours are 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 9am to 5pm on Sunday. Parking at the festival is free but a $2 donation to the local Boy Scouts who help guide the cars for parking is suggested. No pets are allowed in the fairgrounds. Parking at the fairgrounds is limited but offsite parking areas are available with a complimentary free shuttle service to and from the festival. The alternate parking areas include the Gilmer High and Middle Schools, Ellijay Elementary and Primary Schools, and Mountainview Elementary School. See you there!

Apple Festival Special: 15% Discount for 3 Night Weekend

APPLE FESTIVAL SPECIAL
15% discount for a 3 night weekend stay!

Check-in Friday Oct. 9th at 4:00pm with check- out on Monday Oct. 12th at 10:00am
OR
Check-in Friday Oct. 16th at 4:00pm with check-out on Monday Oct. 19th at 10:00am

Use The Villas at Coosawattee's Legion Road gate for quick access to The Georgia Apple Festival of Ellijay

• Save $63.00 or more (not including tax)-- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 queen size beds, 2 twin beds, queen sleeper sofa, and hot tub. Sleeps up to 8. First 4 persons $357.00 plus 12% tax. Regular rate $140.00/night for up to 4 people. Each additional person up to 8 adds $8.50 per night (regular rate $10.00/night) plus tax. No clean fee.

• Save $56.00 or more (not including tax)-- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 queen size beds, 2 twin beds, queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps up to 8. First 4 persons $319.00 plus 12% tax. Regular rate $125/night for up to 4 people. Each additional person up to 8 adds $8.50 per night (regular rate $10.00/night) plus tax. No clean fee.

• Save $50.00 or more (not including tax)-- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 queen size beds, and queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps 6. First 4 persons $280.00 plus 12% tax. Regular rate $110/night for up to 4 people. Each additional person up to 6 adds $8.50 per night (regular rate $10.00/night) plus tax. No clean fee.

• Save $43.00 or more (not including tax)-- 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 queen size bed and queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps 4. First 2 persons $242.00 plus 12% tax. Regular rate $95/night for up to 4 people. Each additional person up to 4 adds $8.50 per night (regular rate $10.00/night) plus tax. No clean fee.
  

Take advantage of the indoor Recreation Center facilities: Junior Olympic size swimming pool, exercise and workout room, game room, 18 hole miniature golf. Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Apple Festival Special - Cancellation Policy: In the event you need to cancel your reservation, we must receive your cancellation notice in writing via e-mail (crravillas@crra.biz) or fax (706.276.1076). The cancellation fees are determined by the number of days remaining until your arrival date and are as follows:

• 15 or more days 5% of total rental
• 10 to 14 days 25% of total rental
• 5 to 9 days 50% of total rental
• 4 or less days 50% of total rental plus 25% per day of the remaining 50%
• 0 days 100% of total rental

The Villas at Coosawattee
634 Beaver Lake Dr. # 5160
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-1075

This offer cannot be combined with any other offer(s).

Apple Festival Special: Stay 10 Nights, Pay for 7

APPLE FESTIVAL SPECIAL
Stay at The Villas for 10 nights but only pay for 7 nights!
Check-in Friday Oct. 9th at 4:00pm with check-out Monday Oct. 19th at 10:00am

Use The Villas at Coosawattee's Legion Road gate for quick access to The Georgia Apple Festival of Ellijay grounds.

• SAVE $420.00 or more (not including tax)-- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 queen size beds, 2 twin beds, queen sleeper sofa, and hot tub. Sleeps up to 8. First 4 persons $980.00 plus 12% tax. Each additional person adds $70.00 plus tax. Regular nightly rental for 10 nights for 4 persons is $1400.00

• SAVE $375.00 or more (not including tax)-- 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 queen size beds, 2 twin beds, queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps up to 8. First 4 persons $875.00 plus 12% tax. Each additional person adds $70.00 plus tax. Regular nightly rental for 10 nights for 4 persons is $1250.00.

• SAVE $330.00 or more (not including tax)-- 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 2 queen size beds, and queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps 6. First 4 persons $770.00 plus 12% tax. Each additional person adds $70.00 plus tax. Regular nightly rental for 10 nights for 4 persons is $1100.00

• SAVE $285.00 or more (not including tax)-- 1 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 queen size bed and queen sleeper sofa. Sleeps 4. First 2 persons $665.00 plus 12% tax. Each additional person adds $70.00 plus tax. Regular nightly rental for 10 nights for 2 persons is $950.00. Rental includes one (1) complementary linen exchange Wednesday.

Take advantage of the indoor Recreation Center facilities: Junior Olympic size swimming pool, exercise and workout room, game room, 18 hole miniature golf. Open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Apple Festival Special - Cancellation Policy: In the event you need to cancel your reservation, we must receive your cancellation notice in writing via e-mail (crravillas@crra.biz) or fax (706.276.1076). The cancellation fees are determined by the number of days remaining until your arrival date and are as follows:

• 15 or more days 5% of total rental
• 10 to 14 days 25% of total rental
• 5 to 9 days 50% of total rental
• 4 or less days 50% of total rental plus 25% per day of the remaining 50%
• 0 days 100% of total rental

The Villas at Coosawattee
634 Beaver Lake Dr. # 5160
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-1075

This offer cannot be combined with any other offer(s).