The Wicked Witch Hat Company

08/20/2026

This will be our last season so come on out and see us!!!!

🍎 Georgia Apple Festival: This Small Mountain Town Becomes the Apple Capital of the South and Draws More Than 55,000 Visitors Over Two Huge Fall Weekends

Every October, Ellijay, Georgia trades its quiet mountain-town pace for one of the biggest fall celebrations in North Georgia.

The 55th annual Georgia Apple Festival returns on October 10–11 and October 17–18, 2026, filling the Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds with more than 250 vendors, live entertainment, regional crafts, and enough apple treats to justify the road trip all by themselves.

Ellijay is known as the “Apple Capital of Georgia,” and the festival celebrates the end of the local harvest season with a classic Appalachian feel. Expect crisp mountain air, rows of white vendor tents, bluegrass and country music, woodworkers, potters, blacksmithing demonstrations, and families carrying bags of handmade goods through the fairgrounds.

🍎 The food is a major reason to go.

Look for hot apple fritters, fried apple pies, apple dumplings with ice cream, apple cider doughnuts, and fresh cider, along with barbecue, Cajun dishes, turkey sandwiches, and other Southern festival favorites.

The artisan market is another highlight, with booths selling handmade jewelry, woodwork, iron décor, pottery, artwork, and mountain crafts. Depending on the weekend, visitors can also catch classic cars, children’s activities, and special festival events.

On the opening Saturday, downtown Ellijay comes alive with the Georgia Apple Festival Parade at 10:00 AM, along with the annual 5K and 1-mile race.

And there’s a bonus.

The Apple Arts Festival runs downtown during the same festival weekends. It is free to enter and pet-friendly, making it a great escape if you want a slower-paced alternative to the main fairgrounds.

📍 Georgia Apple Festival
Ellijay Lions Club Fairgrounds
1729 S. Main Street
Ellijay, Georgia

🗓️ 2026 Dates: October 10–11 & October 17–18
🕘 Saturday: 9 AM–6 PM
🕘 Sunday: 9 AM–5 PM
🎟️ Admission: $10
👧 Children 12 & under: Free

💡 Best strategy: arrive by 8:30 AM. Traffic into Ellijay can get rough once the festival crowd builds, and remote shuttle parking is often easier than fighting for a spot near the fairgrounds.

Bring some cash too. Many smaller food and craft vendors may prefer or require it.

And if your real goal is simply bringing home a trunk full of apples, cider, doughnuts, and fried pies, stop at nearby growers like B.J. Reece Orchards or Red Apple Barn before leaving town.

07/14/2026

Some lovely ladies wearing some of the hats you’ll see this year at the Georgia Apple Festival! Thanks for making my work look so good ladies!!! Festival dates are October 11th and 12th and the 17th and 18th.

07/12/2026

I’m sorry to say that this will be our last season of attending the fall festivals!!
It’s bitter sweet for sure but I’m looking forward to retirement and making some bespoke pieces for longtime guests.
But I so very much look forward to seeing everyone again one last time this fall season for both weekends at the Georgia Apple Festival in Ellijay GA in October!
We hope you come visit us one last time for a hat, tote or broom.
Until then stay witchy my pretties!!

06/03/2026

Since 2017, BORAH! has been weaving wicked matrimonial magic for couples ready to say "I do" before they die!

With over 200 ceremonies tucked under her pointy hat, she has perfected the art of the "Un-Hallowed" union, ensuring every celebration is uniquely tailored to you and your dreadful loved one.

Whether you’re looking for something hauntingly romantic or frightfully fun, BORAH! brings the charm—and the cackle—to your special day.

Don't leave your eternal union to chance; fly on over to Salemsblackhatsociety.org for all the gory details.

Book now! BORAH's! calendar is already filling up through 2029—don't let your date vanish into the mist!

BORAH! uses her "Book of Love Spells" to read from, created and built by the talented witches and Warlocks at in Salem, ma.

03/03/2026

Some pieces that will be with me at the Duluth Fall Festival and the Ellijay Applefest in 2026! Hope to see you there!

02/15/2026

If you’re planning a visit to Blue Ridge you MUST put this on your visit list!
Tucked away behind Fighting Town Tavern it’s a treasure you won’t want to miss!
The staff was fantastic, friendly and efficient and the ice cream?
Well, they say a picture is worth a thousand words and in this case that’s no lie!
Thank you Bob's Eatery for an awesome experienc!!
Side note- I ate every last drop 😝

02/13/2026

Duluth Fall Festival is always one of my most enjoyable festivals! Good stuff and great guests!

02/08/2026

Shop organization from last season is going well! Here are my glow in the dark Halloween ducks overseeing the progress and keeping me in line lol

02/03/2026

I think I found my new logo!!
Such fun!
Give it a try in chat GPT!!

01/30/2026

Beautiful ladies from Duluth and Ellijay festivals making my work look good. Thank you Miladies!!