Swan Drive-In

Awesome little hidden gem! Can’t beat the price. We went on a night with a double feature and it was $ 8 a person for both movies. The staff was very nice and helpful and parking the car was pretty easy. We didn’t eat there but the food smelled pretty good! Loved seeing all the people playing with frisbees that the drive in would give you before the movie started. We brought a portable radio and the station for the movie sound worked great. It was so need hearing everyone’s sound play together. It was like surround sound! We sat in the back of our SUV but next time we may rent chairs from them for $ 3. Definitely can’t wait to go back!

I am not sure about watching a movie there, we took a car full of people for the junk food and we were totally satiated.
Have you ever wanted to harm yourself by funnel cake? Well this is the place. You can take your time and fully extinguish that grease low level light as well as get into a diabetic coma.
They have a really extensive assortment of junk and we left in a high sugar daze.
Because we were only after the highest quality American Junk food we were able to negotiate our way in without paying for the movie (of course we arrived well after it started and left before the first movie was over.)
I would say that if you want to blow any kind of diet, this is a good place to go totally off the rails.

What an amazing place to watch movies. It costs $ 8 a person to watch two movies. They have snacks if you forget to being something to eat. Also you can rent chairs. Make sure you bring a radio if the speakers in your car are not too good. You will be able to listen through Fm radio station.
The service was pretty good. I was so happy to see two gentlemen driving around to make sure nobody is disturbing the people around them. Also the lady that gave us the tickets was very sweet.
I cannot wait to come back again.

Now that I’ve lived up here for a year and a half we still love coming to Swan in the rain it freezing temps. Nothing a few good blankets can’t fix.

We drove 650 miles to go to this great drive in. We are so glad we made the trip. Yes, we are seeing lots of other things while we are here.

this was the highlight of our trip! we weren’t sure if we were going to eat dinner there but we’re glad we did! I’m still dreaming about the fried Oreos and the popcorn was the best I’ve had! so fun to have an old school experience. make sure to bring your lawn chairs and a blanket!

Love this place. Just snuggle up in the back of your SUV or truck with a massive about of pillows and enjoy! No need to sneak in food or candy, just bring a cooler full. Plus! Double features! We drove from Dawsonville to enjoy a cool evening watching movies for only $ 8 a person. Honestly it’s so enjoyable, we don’t care what the movie is!

«Stranded at the drive-​in, branded a fool. What will they say Monday at school?»
I’ll tell you what I would say: «This place is groovy!!»
Swan Drive-​In is one of the best drive-​in theaters left and still operating.
Swan Drive-​in is a quaint and old style drive-​in just a minute or so south of Downtown Blue Ridge and it’s located across the street from the Blue Ridge Community Theater.
The drive-​in is a cash only establishment and they are pet friendly, so long as the four-​legged child is on a leash and not a yappy nuisance. Admission is or was $ 7.00 per person. I believe it recently went up to $ 8.00 per adult. They usually have double features and what could be better than two movies for the price of one??? There is a concession stand where you can get deep-​fried Oreo’s and funnel cake, along with hamburgers, hot dogs etc…
My husband and I went during one of their double feature nights. They were showing Big Hero 6 (and yes I cried… Disney does it do me every time!!) and The Book of Life.
We arrived a bit late and I was afraid we were going to get a «bad seat» but honestly I don’t think there is a bad spot in the house. Given that the movies being shown were animated there were several families visiting and I was concerned that rambunctious children would spoil our experience but not so.
The picture quality was not HD but personally I didn’t feel like it took away from the experience. My husband and I enjoyed watching the movies in the comfort and privacy of our vehicle (thank goodness for tinted windows) and the sound quality was not bad either.
The concession stand and restrooms can get backed up and you might miss portions of the movie but the Oreo’s and funnel cake are well worth it.
Overall pros
1. You’re in the comfort & privacy of your own car.
2. You don’t have to be paranoid about sneaking in snacks, we brought a picnic basket with goodies and wine.
3. There is no bad seat
and finally
4. You can’t beat $ 7 p/​p for a double feature.
Cons:
I can’t think of any… I’ll get back to you.
I love this place! We will definitely be returning!

The place is a can’t miss! Top notch in every aspect. Kids & I had an unforgettable experience. Go about 25 – 30 min early to get the best spot, but all spots are viewable. A must do if you are w/​in a 30– mile radius of Ellijay.

A very good experience all around. Took the family to Swan, and for the twins this was their first time at a Drive-​In (and they loved it). And their first time eating Funnel Cake. :)
Sound was good through the radio. Place was clean. Service was good. Picture on the large screen was good.
Tips. Per the web site, if you are using GPS, better to plug in 2672 East 1^st Street. It is a block back off the main road. A family of four with two kids was $ 22.00. Food was not cheap, but part of the experience. But you can always bring in a picnic and your choice of beverages too.
Get there early is the better way to go. A nice time watching dusk settle in, from your primo spot, is better than arriving at the start of the movie and annoying everyone with your headlights and jockeying for position.
Kids can run around on the grass. You can also set up chairs or blankets on the grass area in front of the screen. Bring layers if it gets cool at night and mosquito repellent if they are out. Watch for fire flies.
Agreed with the other reviewers. If you are in the area, do this. We drove 45 miles to do it, and I will do that again.

What a great family experience! If you are in Blue Ridge, or anywhere close by, and there is a movie you want to see, make sure you check out The Swan Drive-​In. Get there early to get a good spot, especially when they have a double feature. Bring chairs or a vehicle in which you can sit in the back and watch the movie instead of sitting inside your car. Also check out the snack bar. They have funnel cakes and reasonable prices too!

Please make this «blast from the past» a destination point while you are visiting the Blue Ridge area. This was our second visit to The Swan Drive in, especially since one of the teens traveling with us had never been to one. Don’t tell the change of season deter you since both of our trips have been in the winter months and very enjoyable! I recommend checking their website (celebrating 58 years) for updated info & movie times… enjoy!

Great fun for the kids! New release movies and reasonable prices. Food could have been better though.

Drive-​ins are a dying breed in Georgia, which is sadder to me than watching the Panda population bite the dust. Swan, however is standing strong.
You get the classic drive-​in experience with Swan. Basically you pay for your car full of people when you enter and pick out your parking spot. There are little embankments that you can pull onto to tilt your car toward the screen or you can just sit flat. Then you tune your radio into their station and enjoy.
They play one movie per night most weeknights. On Fridays and Saturdays they have double features for the same price. They will always play the more kid friendly movie first so the party animals like myself can come out a little later and the kiddos can get back home early.
There’s a concession stand, but I’ve always just brought my own food and beverages. It’s nice to be able to have a couple of brews at the drive-​in. Bonus points if you drink them in the back of a truck.
Next time you find your apple-​eating, leaf-​watching, toursist-​behind in Blue Ridge, bring it on in to Swan. It will be a memorable movie experience.

The best part about the Swan is the family atmosphere. The owners work hard to ensure that everyone has a pleasant experience, and the employees are all friendly and helpful. We probably go to the drive-​in four to six times a year. Our favorite is Saturday nights in the summer when they offer a triple feature.
In terms of cost, it can’t be beat. You can come with friends, a football, and some munchies and make a picnic of it before the movies start. Definitely worth the time and money!

This drive in theatre is less than an hour away for me, so I try to go when they show something I would like. They have double features every Friday and Saturday, and they usually show really great movies. There is a little grass/​picnic area for kids in the front, and kids are always playing there before the movie starts. They do sell food on-​site, but we usually bring our own food. I think it’s $ 6 per person for the double feature which is a great price. They also come out to jump your car when you need it– and I need that every time. The bathrooms could be better, but it’s a drive-​in. I’ve never found them better at this type of venue. It’s a little hard to find if you don’t know where you are going, and my gps never gets me there. You want to get to the main downtown area– cross the railroad tracks going north, turn right when the street dead-​ends and then it will be on your left. I’ll check out the road names next time I go and post them. It’s worth the trip– but it will be a late night if you aren’t staying at a local cabin.

Great family fun! We brought a picnic to eat while awaiting first showing of last Harry Potter movie. Wait to get in was minimal. Got front row seat. Very reasonably priced. Only downside was significant second hand smoke from nearly every direction. Still, I would come back again.

This is Classic Drive-​In all the way! Though they did upgrade to use radio transmissions rather than the squawk box in the window a few years ago ;). I think you can still buy the old boxes there if you’re into that sort of thing.
They keep their website updated so you know what’s playing when you head up to the mountains and looking for something to do outside of chilling out in a cabin. They tend to show a double-​feature on Friday and Saturday and a single show on Sunday’s. They have concessions with corn dogs and funnel cakes and there are plenty of places in town to grab take-​out from and bring with you.