2026 Blue Ridge Trout & Outdoor Adventures Festival

April 25, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., 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.

More than 130 Exhibitors present fishing gear/accessories, wildlife art/jewelry, outfitter apparel/gear, outdoor cooking, guided fishing services, and much more!

Trout Fest Activity Zone opens up a world of outdoor fun … fly-casting, mountain biking, golf games, trout pond, crosscutting, gem mining and more!

Trout Fest Program Tents … Professionals reveal local trout fishing, mountain biking, hiking, paddling and more in Fannin County -- the Trout Capital of Georgia.

Trout Fest Food Court features new and returning vendors, and our Beer/Wine Garden will feature brews from Grumpy Old Men Brewing Company.