Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October, when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold.
Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event, and it is estimated that a crowd of over 200,000 visit over the weekend to join in the fun and excitement! It has been voted one of the Top 20 Events in the southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society.
Included in the two day event are a parade, children's activities, a fashion show, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King and Queen Coronation, hog calling, buck dancing contest, gospel singing and other live entertainment, wrist wrestling, and last but not least – some delicious food!

Come join us in Dahlonega as we celebrate Dahlonega's second year as an Appalachian Trail Community and our connection with the southern terminus of the Appalachian Trail with speakers, films, music, workshops and camping.

An incredible weekend of music and art held each spring in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. Come enjoy the old-time and bluegrass music, mountain arts marketplace, food, dancing, live auction, and more on the Historic Public Square in Dahlonega Square.

You are invited to come watch as some of the Army's finest soldiers demonstrate the skills and professionalism of the American Ranger

The annual Mountain Flower Fine Art and Wine Festival is a celebration of spring, flowers, and art the region and is held on the Dahlonega Public Square.

Join us on July 4, 2011 to celebrate the Fourth family-style in Dahlonega on the historic town square - hot dogs, watermelon, parades, flags waving and fun with family and friends while you waited until it got dark enough for the fireworks!

Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October, when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event!

Begun in 2004, this literary festival features the Don Bacek Literary IQ Quiz and Scavenger Hunt. Come listen to keynote speakers and visit the vendor booths.