Ellijay's Dancing Goats Folk Fest returning in 2025!
Celebrating the art and traditions of Southern Appalachia
Ellijay's Dancing Goats Folk Fest is like a good old-fashioned Saturday-go-to-town Mountain Shindig - starting with a Juried show and sale of some of the best folk art you can find anywhere 'round these parts.
And it's Live, Home-Grown Foot-stompin' Music.
From Bluegrass to Country to down-home Mountain Ballads and everything in between... the Dancing Goats Folk Fest has featured musical entertainment from local favorites like: Roadkill Rangers, Double B Band, Trailer Hippies, Curtis & Kim Jones, plus special guests, Surrender Hill.
You'll love the Sunday Morning Gospel Brunch.
Yes, TWO Goat Beauty Pageants
We honor and have a little fun with a part of our agricultural tradition. Goats are no longer a common part of our mountain barbecues. They're more likely to be enjoyed as our pets. Proud owners will dress up their babies in their best finery and show them off for veggie bouquets both Saturday and Sunday. Watch our Facebook page for exact times. You'll want to cheer on your favorites. You can also vote online and onsite for you favorite goats.
Located on the Coosawattee River in Gilmer County’s River Park, 1361 S. Main St. (Old Hwy 5)
Vendor Information
Vendor Application Deadline October 21, 2023
Applications received Aug. 2 – Oct. 21 deadline 12x12 space $70, double space $85
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Dancing Goats FolkFest is presented by
Preserving our Southern Appalachian arts and traditions
Made possible by a grant from Gilmer County transient lodging taxes and the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay.
Made possible by a grant from Gilmer County transient lodging taxes and the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay.
Made possible by a grant from Gilmer County transient lodging taxes and the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay.
Made possible by a grant from Gilmer County transient lodging taxes and the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay.
Made possible by a grant from Gilmer County transient lodging taxes and the cities of Ellijay and East Ellijay.
