The festival will feature award-winning songwriters and musicians who will perform their original songs in live shows at the Gilmer Arts Playhouse, 29 North, wineries including Engelheim Vineyards, Chateau Meichtry Family Vineyard and Winery, Grapes and Ladders Vineyards and Winery, Cartecay Vineyards, Canoe Vineyard and Winery, plus Cartecay River Brewing Company, the Butcher and Bottle, and other live music venues to be announced.

"We are delighted to produce the Ellijay Songwriters Festival for a third consecutive year and once again bring a celebrated national recording artist to Ellijay for our fans to enjoy over four exciting days thanks to the enthusiastic community and regional support, loyal sponsors, and songwriter excitement", said Ray Green, festival founder, and executive producer.

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.

"The festival will bring together thousands of live music fans as we celebrate the art of songwriting. Attendees will have a chance to meet and hang out with the songwriters, listen to their songs, hear the stories behind the songs, and enjoy mountain life in Ellijay", added Green.