One of Chattooga County’s longest-running fall traditions returns next month as the 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival takes over Dowdy Park on Saturday, October 3, from 9 AM until 7 PM.
The Trion Farmers Market is open this morning with another selection of locally made foods, produce and homemade favorites.
The market is held at the pavilion near the track field in Trion, off Simmons Street, giving residents an opportunity to shop locally and support area growers and vendors.
Among the items available today are fried pies, chicken salad, muscadines, peanut brittle, cashew brittle, no-bake cookies and cornflake candy.
Shoppers can also find Granny Parker Pickles, other pickles, relish, salsa, Zippy, jams and jellies, pickled Vidalia onions, pickled eggs and pickled okra.
The Trion Farmers Market has become a regular Thursday stop for residents looking for locally produced foods, homemade treats and specialty items.
Residents are encouraged to stop by the pavilion near the track field off Simmons Street in Trion this morning and support local vendors.
One of Chattooga County’s longest-running fall traditions will return next month when Summerville hosts the 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival.
Downtown Summerville will once again take on a fall look as Summerville Main Street invites schools, businesses, clubs, nonprofit organizations and families to participate in this year’s Scarecrow Contest.
Local bakers who believe they make the best apple pie around will have a chance to prove it during the upcoming Old-Fashioned Apple Festival in Summerville.
Summerville Main Street is putting out the call for competitors for both the Standard Apple Pie Contest and Fried Apple Pie Contest during this year’s festival.
There is no registration fee to enter, and organizers say the contests offer local bakers an opportunity to showcase their favorite recipes while competing for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights.
Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in each division. First place will receive $100, second place $75 and third place $50.
The Old-Fashioned Apple Festival is set for Saturday, September 5, from 10 AM until 3 PM at the Summerville Depot. Along with the apple pie competitions, the festival will feature apple-themed products, craft and food vendors, live demonstrations, children’s activities and live music throughout the day.
Those interested in entering either apple pie competition can contact Summerville Main Street at 706-859-0900, extension 1337, or email slocklear@summervillega.org for contest rules and registration information.
The Town of Lyerly is now accepting vendor applications for Lyerly’s Down Home Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 26.
The community event will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m., providing an opportunity for local vendors to showcase their products while residents come together to shop local and support the community.
Vendor spaces are available for $15 per spot.
Those interested in becoming a vendor can contact organizers by commenting on the official Lyerly, Georgia post or sending a private message directly to the Lyerly, Georgia page. Vendors may also contact Sally Kerce through Facebook or call Lyerly Town Hall at 706-895-2611.
Organizers are cautioning prospective vendors not to send money to anyone through Facebook when applying for a space.
Down Home Day is designed to celebrate the Lyerly community while giving local vendors, makers and small businesses an opportunity to connect with residents.
The message behind this year’s event is simple: Live local. Shop local. Support local.
Supporters of the Pride of Trion Marching Band have an opportunity to show their Trion pride with the band’s official 2026 show shirts, now available for presale.
The Pride of Trion Marching Band announced that orders are currently being accepted for this year’s show shirts, with an order deadline of August 28.
Band supporters are encouraged to place their orders before the deadline, as organizers say they cannot guarantee that additional shirts will be available once the ordering window closes.
All orders must be placed through the Trion High School Band Boosters website. The shirts feature artwork celebrating the Pride of Trion’s 2026 marching season and show.
The annual show shirts give students, parents, alumni and other supporters a way to represent the Pride of Trion throughout marching season while supporting the band program.
Those interested in purchasing a shirt should place their order online no later than Friday, August 28.
The Trion Farmers Market will be open this Thursday, August 6, offering shoppers another opportunity to purchase fresh, locally grown produce and handcrafted items while supporting area farmers and vendors.
The market is located at the pavilion near the track field off Simmons Street in Trion.
This week’s selection includes fresh tomatoes, okra, green beans, cucumbers, and squash, along with homemade favorites such as jams and jellies, relish and salsa, fried pies, and ice cream.
Shoppers will also find locally raised beef and pork, as well as handcrafted salves and tinctures from local vendors.
The Trion Farmers Market continues to provide a convenient way for residents to shop local while enjoying fresh seasonal products and supporting the community’s growers and artisans.
Dowdy Park will once again serve as a participating site for the annual Highway 27 Yard Sale beginning tomorrow.
The three-day event will run from Thursday, August 6, through Saturday, August 8, and is expected to bring bargain hunters and travelers through Summerville in search of antiques, collectibles, household goods and other secondhand treasures.
The Highway 27 Yard Sale began in Northwest Georgia in the late 1990s as an alternative route for travelers who became lost while attending another large yard sale. Since then, it has grown into a popular regional event that attracts visitors from well beyond its original route.
As part of this year’s sale, Summerville Main Street is sponsoring Yard Sale in the Park at Dowdy Park. Local residents can rent vendor space to sell unwanted items, handmade crafts and other merchandise during the event.
Vendor spaces are available for $5 per space, per day and must be reserved in advance through Summerville City Hall. Spaces will be assigned before setup.
Yard Sale in the Park will be open each day from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Food vendors will also be on-site offering refreshments.
Visitors are encouraged to explore downtown Summerville, where several local businesses will offer sidewalk sales and special promotions during the event.
Admission is free.
Summerville Main Street is now accepting vendor applications for the 2026 Summerville Santa Special Mistletoe Market, a holiday shopping event that coincides with the popular Santa Special train excursions later this year.
The market will feature five train excursions on Saturdays and four excursions on Sundays, providing vendors with an opportunity to reach thousands of holiday shoppers visiting downtown Summerville. Indoor booth spaces are limited and will be filled through a juried application process.
Interested vendors must submit an application by September 25. There is no application fee to be considered. Indoor booth spaces are 10-by-8 feet for $85 per weekend, while outdoor spaces are 12-by-12 feet for $70 per weekend or $35 per day.
Indoor vendors are required to commit to the full two-day weekend. Outdoor vendors may apply for individual event days if space is available.
Applications and additional information are available by emailing slocklear@summervillega.org.