Category: Trip Ideas

5 Things You Didn't Know About the July 4 Dahlonega Firecracker 5K

By David Zunker on Jun. 26, 2018

1. There Will Be Fruit at the Finish Line You read that right! There will be bananas and oranges galore at the end of the race. If that doesn't make you excited to put on your running shoes and go for…

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Come Out to Appalachian Jam June 30

By David Zunker on Jun. 26, 2018

Whether you play an instrument or just like to listen, come out from 2-5PM! Hosted on the lawn of the newly renovated Gold Museum in our downton public square, the event is centrally located so you…

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Top Four Reasons to Visit Dahlonega on July 4th

By David Zunker on Jun. 25, 2018

June 25, 2018 1.Start Your Day with Exercise Start your morning off right and join us for the 7th Annual Firecracker 5K and fun run, beginning at 8AM in the downtown square! The route…

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Long Mountain Lodge -- a Little Piece of Heaven in the Mountains

By David Zunker on Jun. 24, 2018

So, you’re planning a weekend at Long Mountain Lodge, eh? You’ll be leaving on Sunday, so you’ve gotta make your stay count. We’ve got a few recommendations to make your stay in Dahlonega perfect…

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Ever After North Georgia -- Dahlonega's Wedding Show

By David Zunker on Jun. 05, 2018

Ever After North Georgia is the place to be this coming Sunday, June 10, to learn about wedding venues, flowers, photography, catering and everything else you're going to need to know about as you…

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First Fridays Are Concerts in the Park Nights in Dahlonega

By Ellie Gravitt on May. 31, 2018

The First Friday Night Concert Series runs every year from May to October. On the first Friday night of the month Hancock Park sparks to life with local tunes and beats. Talented artists take the…

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Lavender Festival Coming Up Fast!

By David Zunker on May. 30, 2018

This will be the fourth year for the Red Oak Lavender Farm's festival -- which takes place on Saturday, June 9 -- and after last year's surprisingly robust crowds, owner Tina Misko and her husband…

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Opening Soon -- The Totally Renovated Dahlonega Gold Museum!

By David Zunker on May. 24, 2018

The amazing new ‘must see’ visitor attraction will feature all new enticing displays of Dahlonega’s gold-related history and heritage, with state-of-the-art transformations of the historic attraction…

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Rockin' The Holly

By David Zunker on May. 23, 2018

All of these and more will be featured at the Holly Theater in Dahlonega, starting this weekend and stretching through October. They’re tribute bands, of course, (Elvis has definitely left the…

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Bear on the Square THIS Weekend!

By David Zunker on Apr. 18, 2018

The 22nd annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival will take place in Dahlonega, Ga., on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, 2018. Pre-festival events, including the beginning of jamming on the square…

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