Santa Has Arrived in Dahlonega!
Santa will be social-distancing with us this year on the Visitors Center Plaza! Has your child been extra good this year? Be sure they bring their letter telling Santa all about it to the Visitors…
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Category: Festivals & Events
The Perfect Dahlonega Holiday
Give Thanks Start your Thanksgiving holiday with us on Thanksgiving morning for the Turkey Trot 5K and Fun Run! Work up your appetite by going for a morning run (or brisk walk) through our quaint…
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Dahlonega: The Ultimate Hallmark Town
Here are a few lists we’re certainly proud to be included on in the last year: Named one of the "9 Georgia Getaways Perfect for a Girls' Trip" Southern Living PERFECT for a girls' weekend, Dahlonega…
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Why You Don't Want To Miss this Year's 4th of July in Dahlonega
1. First Friday Night Concert - July 3rd Start your day off right by joining us in Hancock Park for the First Friday Night Concert Series with Radford Windham & Stepback Cadillac on July 3rd at 6:30…
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The True Story of That "Bear on the Square."
In April of 1996, a black bear cub which had gotten separated from its mother had managed to find its way into downtown Dahlonega. Confused and afraid, the cub did what bears tend to do in situations…
Learn MoreExperience the Science of Things to Come in Dahlonega
Have tea with famous scientists of the past (student volunteers from the University of North Georgia, UNG). Hear keynote speaker, astrophysicist, and award-winning author Dr. Jeffrey Bennett talk…
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10+ Things You Can Do in Dahlonega This Month With Your Valentine
February 11, 2020 Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa Make plans to stay at the Mountain Laurel Creek Inn & Spa today and choose from a selection of different packages. Try a “Friends Getaway at the…
Learn MoreGuest Blog: Kris Kringle
This letter is written by and published with permission from Mr. Kris Kringle. Mr. Kringle, or “Santa Claus” as he likes to be called, is a longtime philanthropist and craftsman. He enjoys penmanship…
Learn MoreHemlockFest: A Wonderful Whitmanesque Weekend
HemlockFest is one of those things that rejects easy categorization. It’s not just a festival, many of its frequent attendees consider it an experience – and rightly so. HemlockFest is packed with…
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Gold Rush Days Festival
Dahlonega, as most readers know, is the site of the first major gold rush in the United States, with the first major find in 1828. There are many different versions of the discovery floating around…
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