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 about UFOs and the search for extraterrestrial life.
The Dahlonega Science Festival is a community festival with events taking place around the square in downtown Dahlonega as well as at the UNG Dahlonega campus. Visit beautiful downtown Dahlonega and meet with scientists, discussing the future of artificial intelligence, health, natural disasters, and more in one of our expert panels. Afterwards, test your problem solving skills in a science-themed escape room in the Old Jail, or play with sound and energy at the Discovery Center in the Dahlonega Community Center.
Head over to the UNG campus to build a bee house during the Environmental Make & Take, or interact with robots at the Makers Fair. Afterwards take in a Harry Potter Astronomy show at the Coleman Planetarium.
The possibilities are endless for fun and exploration!
Events will be held on Friday, March 6 from 5 – 9 pm, Saturday, March 7 from 10 am – 7 pm, and Sunday, March 8 from 10 am – 12 pm. Find a complete schedule of activities and locations on our website, www.dahlonegascience.org. Follow us on Twitter @NorthGAScience, or on Facebook @DahlonegaScience.
