Festivals & Special Events in Dahlonega, Georgia

Festivals & Special Events

Tour de Georgia Bike Race 2008- The 5th stage finish will be in Dahlonega on Friday 4/25 and on Saturday 4/26 will be the Brasstown Bald Finish which is also popular with our guests. Visit http://www.tourdegeorgia.com/ for more information.

Wine Highway Weekend- Every year the local wineries have a special weekend to tour the wineries, provide tastings and special events. This year (2008) it is March 29 and 30th. For $20.00 pp you receive a complimentary wine glass and free admission to all the wineries for tastings.

Bear on the Square- 4th weekend in April- An old time mountain festival. Celebrating mountain music and crafts. For more information visit http://www.bearonthesquare.org/

Gold Panning World Championship- 4th weekend in April- For more information visit http://worldopenpanning.homestead.com/

Wildflower Festival of the Arts- 3rd weekend in May- See artists representing visual arts and fine crafts in all mediums including painting, drawing, weaving, photography, jewelry and others. All works will be offered for sale. Also included is a wildflower awareness area, featuring specimens of native flora and fauna, with local experts to explain the growing conditions, tips for identification associated with native plants. Dahlonega Master Gardeners, will present wildflower displays, wildflower walks and wildflower tours.

Georgia Wine Country Festival at Three Sisters Winery- 1st weekend in June- This event celebrates the many resources of "Georgia Wine Country." Enjoy wine tastings from Georgia wineries and around the globe, live music (bluegrass to classical to jazz), gourmet foods, folk art, farm exhibits, live demonstrations, hot air balloon rides, wagon rides. See Three Sisters Vineyards for more information.

Dahlonega Literary Festival- August 8-10- For more information visit http://www.literaryfestival.org/

6 Gap Century Bike Ride Across the Mountains- Sept 30th- A 100 mile bike ride through the mountains. Two night minimum required.

Gold Rush Festival- 3rd weekend in Oct.- Dahlonega's largest festival. Thousands come to celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. Included are a 5K road race, fashion show, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen Coronation, hog calling, buck dance contest, gospel singing, wrist wrestling and many other exciting events. Two night minimum required.

Hemlockfest- November 7-9th- Attend this great festival and help save the Hemlock Trees. Live bands, exhibits and more.

Visit http://www.lumpkincoalition.org for more information.

Old Fashion Christmas- The colorful and beautifully illuminated historic downtown square forms the backdrop for wonderful Christmas activities. One of Southeast Tourism’s top 20 seasonal events the annual celebration provides fun for everyone. Shoppers are entertained with caroling, hospitality tables, and activities through the weekends before Christmas.

For current events and to learn more about these festivals visit the Event Calendar published by the Dahlonega Chamber of Commerce.

Check availability, current events & make reservations on-line.

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About the Inn Charming Rooms Unique Yurt Lodging Yurt Honeymoons Breakfast Rates & Policies Things to Do Event Calendar Nearby Wineries Innkeeper's Blog Current Happenings & News Meet the Hosts Guest Comments Protecting the Earth Directions Contact Us Eco Store	Festivals & Special Events Tour de Georgia Bike Race 2008- The 5th stage finish will be in Dahlonega on Friday 4/25 and on Saturday 4/26 will be the Brasstown Bald Finish which is also popular with our guests. Visit http://www.tourdegeorgia.com/ for more information. Wine Highway Weekend- Every year the local wineries have a special weekend to tour the wineries, provide tastings and special events. This year (2008) it is March 29 and 30th. For $20.00 pp you receive a complimentary wine glass and free admission to all the wineries for tastings. Bear on the Square- 4th weekend in April- An old time mountain festival. Celebrating mountain music and crafts. For more information visit http://www.bearonthesquare.org/ Gold Panning World Championship- 4th weekend in April- For more information visit http://worldopenpanning.homestead.com/ Wildflower Festival of the Arts- 3rd weekend in May- See artists representing visual arts and fine crafts in all mediums including painting, drawing, weaving, photography, jewelry and others. All works will be offered for sale. Also included is a wildflower awareness area, featuring specimens of native flora and fauna, with local experts to explain the growing conditions, tips for identification associated with native plants. Dahlonega Master Gardeners, will present wildflower displays, wildflower walks and wildflower tours. Georgia Wine Country Festival at Three Sisters Winery- 1st weekend in June- This event celebrates the many resources of "Georgia Wine Country." Enjoy wine tastings from Georgia wineries and around the globe, live music (bluegrass to classical to jazz), gourmet foods, folk art, farm exhibits, live demonstrations, hot air balloon rides, wagon rides. See Three Sisters Vineyards for more information. Dahlonega Literary Festival- August 8-10- For more information visit http://www.literaryfestival.org/ 6 Gap Century Bike Ride Across the Mountains- Sept 30th- A 100 mile bike ride through the mountains. Two night minimum required. Gold Rush Festival- 3rd weekend in Oct.- Dahlonega's largest festival. Thousands come to celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. Included are a 5K road race, fashion show, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen Coronation, hog calling, buck dance contest, gospel singing, wrist wrestling and many other exciting events. Two night minimum required. Hemlockfest- November 7-9th- Attend this great festival and help save the Hemlock Trees. Live bands, exhibits and more. Visit http://www.lumpkincoalition.org for more information. Old Fashion Christmas- The colorful and beautifully illuminated historic downtown square forms the backdrop for wonderful Christmas activities. One of Southeast Tourism’s top 20 seasonal events the annual celebration provides fun for everyone. Shoppers are entertained with caroling, hospitality tables, and activities through the weekends before Christmas. For current events and to learn more about these festivals visit the Event Calendar published by the Dahlonega Chamber of Commerce. Check availability, current events & make reservations on-line.
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