1. Dahlonega is the site of the first MAJOR gold Rush in the United States in 1829. The Dahlonega Public Square is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

2. A branch mint of the

Hand-Blown Glass Ornaments: $5.98 or 2 for $10

The Glassblowing Shop, 10 South Chestatee Street, Suite F

Chris Kennedy, a fourth generation glassblower, creates memorable glass pieces daily in his

1. Run with pride in the Firecracker 5k/10k

Start your 4th of July off with a bang by donning your red, white, and blue attire and racing through the streets of Dahlonega in our Firecracker 5k and

My first big strike of gold was in the hills of North Carolina back in the 1980s. It was about the size of my fingernail, which is big for a piece of gold. I had a buyer from New York City purchase it

Enjoy summer Friday evenings in Hancock Park in Historic Downtown Dahlonega, while soaking in family film favorites on a 23-foot screen. Movie start times vary slightly depending on the degree of

Together it will be an electric and eclectic combination of family favorites and innovative musical mixes.

The concert is free – all you have to do is bring a blanket or a chair and find a good

1) Wine with a View

If you’re looking to treat the mothers in your life to a relaxing afternoon in a beautiful setting, we suggest visiting one (or a few) of our unique wineries. Sample award-winning

For weeks this was the talk of Dahlonega -- about the bears coming to the square. A group of merchants and I got together a few weeks after and started what many know now as "Bear on the Square". The

1. Attend Free Workshops

Looking to expand your musical skills? Bear on the Square features 15 FREE workshops for you to hone your skills. Stop in for a harmony singing workshop or learn how to play

Forgotten cemeteries, old buildings and strangely bent trees are just a few of the historical treasures waiting to be discovered.

Although the forests may still look rather bleak, now is the perfect