Ellijay apple orchards

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Fall means one thing in Ellijay: apples and the Georgia Apple Festival in October.

Fall means one thing in Ellijay: apples. Pink Ladies are one of the varieties that thrive in Gilmer County. Visitors celebrate the harvest for two weekends in October at the Georgia Apple Festival. www.gilmerchamber.com/apple.htm

Hillcrest Orchards has a variety for any palate, with tables filled with Granny Smith, Rome Beauties and Red Delicious varieties.

Lester and Vera Elder pick out Rome Beauties at Hillcrest Orchards. www.hillcrestorchards.net

A baker folds over the dough while making fried apple pies at Panorama Orchards. The pies are the orchard's signature dish. www.panoramaorchards.com

Fall foliage serves as the background for crates loaded with apples at B.J. Reece Apple House.

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Fall means one thing in Ellijay: apples. Pink Ladies are one of the varieties that thrive in Gilmer County. Visitors celebrate the harvest for two weekends in October at the Georgia Apple Festival. www.gilmerchamber.com/apple.htm

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