About the event

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26) Visitor Entry: $10 -- 12 and under free Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026 The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families in Blue Ridge, Georgia for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited. The all-volunteer, fundraising event combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services and resources that engage fishing, mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors provide resources and services associated with community outreach programs. And the return of the TROUT FEST ACTIVITY ZONE and staged concerts at the TROUT FEST SOUND STAGE top the day in the historic, downtown district of Blue Ridge. Net proceeds of Trout Fest support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696.

Dates

Apr 25, 2026 · 10:00 AM - Apr 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM(GMT-04:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Georgia, United States

400 W Main St, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513-8593, United States

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Parking instructions

Parking in Blue Ridge can be challenging on a busy weekend. Parking adjacent to the festival should only be sought by visitors/exhibitors without trailers. Parking is available across many adjacent/surrounding city blocks, including both free and paid parking on a first-come-first-served basis. Parking is provided exclusively for Trout Fest visitors/exhibitors with vans/trailers at the Fannin County Farmers Market, 787 Summit Street, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Shuttle service provided.

Health & safety

This is a rain-or-shine event. Shelter in the event of rain is available in event host tents and with participating event exhibitors and public storefronts in the immediate vicinity of the festival.

Event highlights

2026 Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival

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On April 25, 2026, 10 am to 6 pm, the 9th annual Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival returns to Blue Ridge, Georgia, and Fannin County – the Official Trout Capital of Georgia.

Fishermen, river sports enthusiasts and outdoor recreation fans and their families gather at Blue Ridge’s downtown city park for recreational services, fun, food, activities, entertainment and shopping, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited. Net proceeds of Trout Fest ‘26 support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community awareness and outreach programs funded (in part) by the all-volunteer Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696.

Tickets

Price: $10.00-20.00 + Applicable Fees and Taxes

BLUE RIDGE TROUT & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FESTIVAL

$11.70

Includes Base Price: $10.00, Tax: $0.70, Processing fees: $1.00

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

CATCH IT! ON FILM

$23.07

Includes Base Price: $20.00, Tax: $1.40, Processing fees: $1.67

NON-REFUNDABLE

Non-Refundable Ticket

This ticket is non-refundable, non-cancellable, and non-transferable after purchase. The delivery of the service is completed upon receiving this ticket by email.

Artists, vendors & exhibitors applications

Interested in applying:

4 active applications

COMMERCIAL EXHIBITOR -- BLUE RIDGE TROUT & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FESTIVAL

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

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BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26)

Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026

Exhibitor Application deadline: March 31, 2026

The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited.

Up to 140 exhibitor spaces provide participation for retailers/services/agencies/non-profits to participate in the all-volunteer, fundraising event that combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services that engage mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors present services and resources associated with community outreach programs.

Net proceeds of "Trout Fest 2026" support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs/services funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696.

SPONSOR-EXHIBITOR -- BLUE RIDGE TROUT & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FESTIVAL

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

Apply now

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26)

Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026

Exhibitor Application deadline: March 31, 2026

The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited.

Up to 140 exhibitor spaces provide participation for retailers/services/agencies/non-profits to participate in the all-volunteer, fundraising event that combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services that engage mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors present services and resources associated with community outreach programs.

Net proceeds of "Trout Fest 2026" support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs/services funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696.

GOVERNMENT AGENCY EXHIBITOR-- 2026 BLUE RIDGE TROUT & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FESTIVAL

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

Apply now

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26)

Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026

Exhibitor Application deadline: March 31, 2026

The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited.

Up to 140 exhibitor spaces provide participation for retailers/services/agencies/non-profits to participate in the all-volunteer, fundraising event that combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services that engage mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors present services and resources associated with community outreach programs.

Net proceeds of "Trout Fest 2026" support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs/services funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696.

NON-PROFIT EXHIBITOR -- 2026 BLUE RIDGE TROUT & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES FESTIVAL

Deadline: Mar 31, 2026

Apply now

BLUE RIDGE TROUT FESTIVAL & OUTDOOR ADVENTURES (TROUT FEST ’26)

Gate: 10 am to 6 pm, APRIL 25, 2026

Exhibitor Application deadline: March 31, 2026

The Official Trout Festival of Georgia returns to downtown city park in Blue Ridge, Georgia, gathering fishermen, river sports enthusiasts, and outdoor recreation fans and their families for fun, food, activities, entertainment, shopping and recreational services, while increasing the public's knowledge of trout and the cold-water conservation associated with Trout Unlimited.

Up to 140 exhibitor spaces provide participation for retailers/services/agencies/non-profits to participate in the all-volunteer, fundraising event that combines fishing -- especially trout fishing/fly-fishing -- with services that engage mountain biking, hiking, camping , kayaking, paddling and boating. Retail exhibitors present wildlife-oriented art/housewares/decor, outdoor recreation gear, outfitters/guide services/information, foods and beverages. Non-profit exhibitors present services and resources associated with community outreach programs.

Net proceeds of "Trout Fest 2026" support cold-water conservation, education, recreation and community outreach programs/services funded (all or in part) by Blue Ridge Mountain Trout Unlimited #696.