Arrive & make yourself at home
Arrive near Blairsville, have dinner and prepare for a morning at the park. Check the current status of the beach and any equipment rental you hope to use.
Start with the season
Spend the first part of the day at Vogel’s lake and seasonal beach when open. Finish water activities before lunch and wine, and change into dry clothes before leaving for the tasting rooms.
Wine is always in the plan
After lunch, make Living Water Winery & Vineyard the anchor of your tasting day. Add Odom Springs Vineyards if the opening hours, journey and your group’s pace fit comfortably. Read the wine selections and visitor policies before reserving. This route works across the year when the venues are open; confirm the current schedule, arrange a sober driver and keep dinner unhurried.
One more local experience
Choose a short downtown visit or check the dated Hiawassee fairgrounds calendar. If a lake event is your main draw, give it a separate half-day rather than squeezing it into departure morning.
Keep the route comfortable
This route concentrates on Blairsville. Treat Hiawassee and Young Harris as an alternative base rather than adding every lake and winery to one day.
Summer planning notes
Summer water activities and mountain weather require flexible timing. Check park notices and choose a shaded or indoor tasting option in the afternoon.
If the weather changes
Drop the lake portion if conditions are unsuitable. Enjoy Blairsville dining and shopping, with winery visits as the steady part of the plan.
Suggested itinerary by Wine of Georgia. Seasonal activities and annual traditions are ideas, not confirmed events for every date. Check the dated calendar and each operator before booking.
Reviewed September 21, 2026. Confirm operating hours, prices, policies and availability with the venue before traveling.
