Come out and enjoy over 70 artists of all varieties and even watch some of them as they create their art on the spot. From pottery to two dimensional art to photography, we have something for everyone.
Along with all the fine art, there will be the Garden Expo located in Hancock Park. This is produced by the Master Gardeners of Lumpkin County along with the support of MFAF. The Expo will include large plant and seed sales, as well as speakers hosting programs on a variety of garden related topics. A demonstration garden featuring native plants and wildflowers will be on display. The Garden Expo will have “Future Gardeners” activities for children.
Enjoying its second year this year, will be the Georgia Temptations Wine Garden, a sampling of the best wines in Georgia. You must be 21 or older to enter. This is a wonderful way to sample a variety of our Georgia grown and produced wines. There will be a minimal entrance fee to enter the Garden. The Garden hours are Saturday: 10 A.M. to 6 P.M. and Sunday 12:30 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
The Dahlonega Farmer’s Market kicks off its season this weekend in Hancock Park. Locally grown vegetables and fruits along with homemade jams and other items will be available for purchase. The Dahlonega Farmer’s Market will be open every Saturday and Tuesday mornings.
On Saturday, there will be a 5K race benefiting the Free Clinic of Dahlonega. For more information on the race and to pre-register, please visit www.active.com.

The Dahlonega Downtown Development Authority/Main Street Program present the "First Friday Night Concert Series" in downtown Dahlonega's beautiful Hancock Park. The 2012 concerts will be June through October. All concerts are free to the public and begin at 6:30 PM.

The 2012 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam is scheduled for April 28 through October 13. Listeners and musicians alike enjoy the acoustic bluegrass and old time string music on the Public Square from 2 pm until 5 pm every Saturday.

The inaugural North Georgia Chamber Music Festival will feature world class musicians performing on June 15, 17, 22 & 24 at the campus of North Georgia College & State University in Dahlonega.

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.

Tis’ the season to celebrate the holidays in Dahlonega. Beginning Thanksgiving weekend and ending after the New Year, the town of Dahlonega will be North Georgia’s ultimate holiday destinationrom festive decorations and a parade to holiday tours and almost daily celebratory events.