SCHEDULE
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Festival Kick-Off, Host Venue, Sponsor & VIP Welcome Reception, and Concert | 6:30PM EDT | SOLD OUT!
John Cable & Pat Terry
Festival kick-off, welcome party, and Gilmer Arts fund raiser featuring host venue owners, sponsors, VIPs, and a songwriter concert.
135 North Dalton Street
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
The Butcher and Bottle | 9:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
After Party With Brett Cantrell
24 River Street
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
Friday, May 9, 2025
Gilmer Arts Playhouse | 7:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT BUT REQUIRES RSVP
Angie Aparo
Levi Lowrey
Mike Kinnebrew
135 North Dalton Street
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
The Butcher and Bottle | 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Oh Sammy & Maddy Anderson
24 River Street
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
Cartecay River Brewing Co. | 4:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Zach Kilmer
26 River Terrace, #1A
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Guests will enjoy An Evening with 2025 Ellijay
Songwriters Festival Headliner Jeffrey Steele
Presented by Appalachian Beverage.
The Butcher and Bottle | 6:00PM - 9:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Brad Tolsen
24 River Street
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
Cartecay River Brewing Co. | 4:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Woody Earwood
Ansley Earwood
26 River Terrace, #1A
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
29 North Wine and Art | 4:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Mark Miller
Anna Shinholster
29 North Avenue
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
Grapes and Ladders | 2:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Cotter Hill
Cameron Blackburn
2317 Highway 382 West
Ellijay, Georgia
Engelheim Vineyards | 2:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
John Cable
Aaron Rizzo
120 Lakeview Road
Ellijay, Georgia
Chateau Meichtry | 1:30PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Nick Austin
1862 Orchard Lane
Talking Rock, Georgia
Sunday, May 11, 2025 | Mother's Day
The Butcher and Bottle | 1:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Wendell Johnson
24 River Street
Ellijay, Georgia
Cartecay River Brewing | 4:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Dawn Loves Nash
26 River Terrace, #1A
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
Engelheim Vineyards | 2:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Michelle Malone
Wyatt Espalin
120 Lakeview Rd, Ellijay, GA 30540
Chateau Meichtry | 1:30PM EDT | FREE EVENT
Surrender Hill
1862 Orchard Ln
Talking Rock, GA 30175
Grapes and Ladders | 2:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
2317 Highway 382 West
Ellijay, Georgia
Greg and Eric Henderson
29 North Wine and Art | 3:00PM EDT | FREE EVENT
29 North Avenue
Ellijay, Georgia (Downtown)
Becky Shaw