The Georgia gateway to the Appalachians is the site of the first U. S. gold rush. Dahlonega is home to The Gold Museum, gold mines and gold panning facilities.
Dahlonega is the Heart of Georgia's wine country. Tour all the local wineries and downtown tasting rooms, or plan a wedding in their enchanting surroundings.
Spend the week or a night in town with lodging to suit every taste and budget - from delightful bed and breakfasts to country inns and mountain cabins.
Take the opportunity to enjoy casual fine dining in any of Dahlonega's many famous restaurants. The culinary delights range from gourmet to good old southern homestyle.
In Dahlonega a bride and groom can arrange their dream ceremony surrounded by an enchanted castle, scenic mountain peaks, quaint country chapels or magnificent vineyards.
Join us on July 4, 2010 to celebrate the Fourth family-style in Dahlonega on the historic town square.Do you remember being a child and what the 4th of July meant –hot dogs, watermelon, parades, flags waving and fun with family and friends while you waited until it got dark enough for the fireworks? Then you sat watching the skies with anticipation as you heard the swoosh of the rocket and the ooohs and ahhhs at the burst of light and sparkles.
Because of the 4th of July Family Day Celebration that is what still happens in Dahlonega. The day is filled with fun activities – a pet show (we’ve had dogs, cats, pigs and chickens in the show), a Patriotic Ceremony on the lawn of the Gold Museum, the annual reading of the US Constitution on the courthouse steps, a watermelon cutting by the Boy Scouts, an antique auto show, and musicians filling the square with diverse sounds of bluegrass, folk and country music. The Independence Day Parade through the historic square begins around 5pm and ends just in time to find a spot on the nearby drill field of North Georgia College & State University to await the fireworks.
What a great way to celebrate our nation’s birthday!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
10:00am - 5:00pm Kids Fun Zone Inflatable Obstacle Course, Moonwalk - under 4 years, Games Located in BB&T Parking Lot
10:00am - 6:00pm
Community Service Corner on Historic Downtown Square
10:00am - 5:00pm Gold City Classic Car Club Show Located at Courthouse Hill
2:00pm Welcome! A Patriotic Ceremony on the West Lawn of the Gold Museum with Mayor McCullough and other Dignitaries
2:00pm - 5:00pm BINGO at St. Luke's Catholic Church, one block off the square across the street from Hancock Park
2:30pm - Finished (Immediately Following Patriotic Ceremony) Community Reading of US Constitution on West Lawn of Gold Museum
2:30pm - 3:00pm Dance Troupes performing on the Dahlonega Visitors Center Plaza
3:00pm An Old Fashioned Watermelon Eating Contest, sponsored by The Dahlonega Nugget and Dahlonega Wal-Mart, will be held at the Kid's Zone in the BB&T parking lot. Cub Scout Pack 303 will be serving Free Watermelon Slices to the public following the contest
3:00pm - 5:00pm Enjoy Live Music and Entertainment Around the Square. Appalachian Jam with Barefoot Creek.
5:00pm Independence Day Parade in Downtown Dahlonega!
6:00pm Till They Run Out Hot Dogs will be for sale at the North Georgia Drill Field
7:00pm Till Dark Music & Entertainment on North Georgia Drill Field 9:00pm - Kayla Armstrong Performs Patriotic Songs on North Georgia Drill Field
At Dark Spectacular Fireworks Display from North Georgia Upper Parking Lot!
GOLD CITY CLASSIC CAR FESTIVAL:
Team up with The United Way for Lumpkin County and Dahlonega’s Gold City Classic Car Club for Dahlonega’s Gold City Classic Car Festival
Friday, July 2 6:30pm Free Concert in Hancock Park Saturday, July 3 10am Scenic Mountain Cruise Out
With scenic stops at Walasi-Yi and Babyland General, Frogtown Cellars Winery for a “Dutch” lunch, and a Gold Panning Demonstration at Crisson Gold Mine with a peek at Tammy and Tony Ray’s 2010 National Champion “Ridler” award winner. Then enjoy the Downtown Cruise in next to the Holly Theater.
Sunday, July 4 Gold City Classic Car Festival Show 10am-5pm at Dahlonega’s “Old” Courthouse/Library Complex on East Main Street 2 blocks east of the downtown square. for all Pre ‘85 Cruisers, Customs, Rods, and Special Interest Vehicles Top 25 Upscale Trophies Top Four Cash awards Drive-Through Judging with written comments. Neat Prizes 50/50 Drawing 5pm awards parade through the Square. Expect 250+ cars $25 on site.
Big Sunday Evening Free Fireworks Show
Contact Tully at 706 265-1616w or 770 843-6477c so we can predict attendance at the show and Frogtown Cellar’s lunch
PARADE:
Dahlonega's 4th of July Parade will be on Sunday, July 4th at 5:00 pm in Downtown Dahlonega. Come help us celebrate America's birthday!
Entries are available for Walking Groups, Marching Groups, Marching Bands, Character Groups (clowns, dancers, etc.), Vintage Automobiles, Scouting Groups, Church Groups, Civic Organizations, & More.
Parade Application Deadline: June 30. Entry fee: $20 per group
Download the Application or pick one up at the Dahlonega Welcome Center. Parade Application Deadline: June 27.
We would like you – as part of our community – to support this wonderful celebration. It takes finances (about $18,000) and coordination to plan this wonderful day. There is a community committee that is spearheading this effort. Sponsorship opportunities have been established for companies and individuals and attached is an additional document that lists the many sponsorship opportunities that are available. Please decide what you can do to help, fill out the form and send in today with your check.
We would greatly appreciate your generous financial support for this most worthy project. Together we can celebrate the birth of our great nation and build memories for our children.
