What to Do

Dahlonega is rich in the culture and charm of Appalachia within its beautifully preserved downtown historic district.

Arts & Entertainment

The creative spirit soars, Dahlonega has evolved into a center for the performing and visual arts in the North Georgia mountains.

Gold & Attractions

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.

Wineries & Vineyards

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.

Where to Shop

Quaint shops around the Square are filled with regional art, antiques, unique jewelry and collectibles.

Where to Stay

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.

Where to Dine

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.

Plan Your Wedding

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.

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September

TREES LEAVE
September 10, 2010
Dahlonega Farmers Market
September 11, 2010
Dahlonega Artist Marketplace
September 11, 2010
KELTIC KUDZU
September 11, 2010
8th Annual Celebration of Jazz in the Vineyard
September 12, 2010

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Festivals

Dahlonega Literary Festival & Writer's Conference

dahlonega_literary_festival Welcome To Booklover's Paradise! The Dahlonega Literary Festival and Writer’s Conference is a celebration of books, authors and literacy. The 7th Annual Festival will be held this year November 13-14, 2010, in and surrounding Dahlonega’s Historic Public Square. Begun in 2004 by Kate Quigley McElliott, the Dahlonega Literary Festival celebrates books, writers, literacy, storytelling and literary performance art. Late in December, 2003, Kate called together a group of interested community and university people to begin The Dahlonega Literary Festival & Writer’s Conference.

Northeast Georgia Arts Tour - November Open House

Plan a weekend full of miles and miles of art a la carte on November 12th-14th, 2010 with the Northeast Georgia Arts Tour Open House Weekend. With a menu that includes more than 100 artists in over 35 locations from the top of Highway 400 to Tallulah Falls, the Northeast Georgia Art Tour’s sixth Open House summer swing through the galleries, shops, studios, guilds and performing arts venues of four mountain counties is a moveable feast.

Artists and crafts people in White, Habersham, Rabun and – new this year – Dahlonega-Lumpkin counties will welcome visitors into their workspaces with demonstrations, workshops, interactive events, juried art festivals, scenic Sunday brunches and more in this self-guided driving and walking tour show casing the finest paintings, pottery, jewelry, fiber art, wood work, glass, mixed media, metal, photography and handcrafted furniture available.