Sorghum Festival

Address: 490 Meeks Park Rd, Blairsville, GA 30512

Description: Union County's oldest running festival that celebrates the sorghum syrup crop

History: Union County and Blairsville's most famous and longest running festival, this festival has been ongoing since the fall of 1969. Each year, locals and other attendees look forward to the annual Sorghum Festival parade, square dances, contests, vendors, and most importantly, the sorghum syrup that comes with this festival. The festival is held on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October.

Fun Facts: 1. The festival is obviously inspired by the popular fall crop, sorghum syrup. 2. The festival was established and first held in the fall of 1970. 3. The festival was once hosted at the formerly iconic "Fort Sorghum". 4. The festival is hosted by the Blairsville Jaycees. 5. The festival is held annually on the 2nd and 3rd weekends of October and is started off with a parade.