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Every Saturday through October 8
Gold Museum
State Historic Site
2 pm- 5 pm
Listeners and musicians alike are invited to enjoy the acoustic bluegrass
and old time string music at the 2011 Dahlonega Appalachian Jam, every
Saturday, April 23 through October 8, 2011, 2-5 pm, on the Dahlonega Gold
Museum State Historic Site. Come downtown to enjoy an afternoon and evening
(even a few days) of fun with downtown Dahlonega's extensive dining
opportunities and linger for some great shopping at the 50 retail stores in
the downtown area.
Dahlonega's "Appalachian Jam" is produced by Dahlonega's Downtown
Development Authority and Better Hometown Program. The events are made
possible with support from the Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
Committee, the Georgia Appalachian Studies Center at North Georgia College &
State University, and the Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Chamber of Commerce and
Convention & Visitors Bureau. The events are hosted by the Dahlonega Gold
Museum State Historic Site and are presented in cooperation with the
Dahlonega Merchants Association.
Become a Fan of the Appalachian Jam on Facebook
http://www.facebook.com/DahlonegaAppalachianJam
For More Information:
Rebecca Shirley
706-864-6133
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The 26th Annual Mountain Flower Art
Festival will be held Saturday May 19th and Sunday May 20th, 2012 on the
Dahlonega Public Square.
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.
Parking is free and located around the square and just off the
square. The parking garage at North Georgia College and State University
is also available for $5 per day. If you plan to stay the weekend,
check out our B&B’s at www.dahlonegalodging.com. The Dahlonega Arts Council invites you to enjoy a weekend of fine dining, shopping, art and wine!
This year’s festival is produced by the Dahlonega Arts Council. For more information, please visit www.dahlonegaarts.org.
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 As the heart of
Georgia's Wine Country, Dahlonega has two great wine festivals. Visit
the Georgia Fine Wine Festival on the grounds of BlackStock Vineyards
& Winery, then head over to Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery to
enjoy the Georgia Wine Country Festival. This is sure to be a great
weekend in Dahlonega for wine connoisseurs everywhere!
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North Georgia Chamber Music Festival
 Cecylia
Arzewski, violinist and former concertmaster of the Atlanta Symphony
Orchestra, had a vision to begin a chamber music festival in northeast
Georgia and is the artistic director of the inaugural North Georgia
Chamber Music Festival. This inaugural event will feature world-class
musicians in an intimate setting on the campus of North Georgia College
& State University in Dahlonega. The concerts form the centerpiece
of a perfect summer getaway to the cool mountains and region brimming
with activities ranging from wine tasting to hiking.
Cecylia Arzewski, violinist and former concertmaster of the Atlanta
Symphony Orchestra, had a vision to begin a chamber music festival in
northeast Georgia and is the artistic director of the inaugural North
Georgia Chamber Music Festival.
This inaugural event will feature world-class musicians in an
intimate setting on the campus of North Georgia College & State
University in Dahlonega. The concerts form the centerpiece of a perfect
summer getaway to the cool mountains and region brimming with activities
ranging from wine tasting to hiking.
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Gloria Shott Performance Hall
at North Georgia College & State University
This intimate performance hall, with just 162 seats, is perfectly suited
for the North Georgia Chamber Music Festival.
Ticket availability is limited; please purchase tickets early.
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Friday, June 15 & 22
8:00 p.m. | Black-Tie Optional
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Sunday, June 17 & 24
3:00 p.m. | Business Casual
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For more information, please visit www.northgeorgia.edu/chambermusic.
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 The 22nd Annual Mountain Top Rodeo, June 22nd & 23rd, 2012,
will be a highlight on the Rodeo circuit not only for all the
world-class competitive action, but also for the breathtaking beauty of
it’s North Georgia Mountain location. This year promises to be one of
the best years to date with non-stop action, hilarious antics, and more
fun than you can handle!
The Midway will be filled again with vendors with everything from
funnel cakes, boiled peanuts and grilled hamburgers and hotdogs to
bungee jumping, a rock wall, and a mechanical bull. So shine up your
spurs, get out your timers, and let’s get ready to RODEO!
The 22nd Annual Mountain Top Rodeo will be a highlight on the Rodeo
circuit not only for all the world-class competitive action, but also
for the breathtaking beauty of its North Georgia Mountain location.
This year promises to be one of the best years to date with non-stop
action, hilarious antics, and more fun than you can handle!! This
year’s rodeo will be on Saturday June 22nd and Sunday June 23rd.
Midway, which houses the vendors and exhibitors, opens at 6pm while the
events begin at 8pm each night.
So shine up your spurs, get out your timers, and let’s get ready to RODEO!!!
For information or directions visit our website: www.rranchga.com or you may call 706-864-6444.
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 Join us on July 4, 2012 to celebrate the Fourth family-style in Dahlonega on the historic town square. The
day begins with the new Dahlonega Firecracker 5k/10k! Do you remember
being a child and what the 4th of July meant –hot dogs, watermelon,
parades, flags waving and fun with family and friends while you waited
until it got dark enough for the fireworks? Then you sat watching the
skies with anticipation as you heard the swoosh of the rocket and the
ooohs and ahhhs at the burst of light and sparkles.
Because of the 4th of July Family Day Celebration that is
what still happens in Dahlonega. The day is filled with fun activities –
a pet show (we’ve had dogs, cats, pigs and chickens in the show), a
Patriotic Ceremony on the lawn of the Gold Museum, the annual reading of
the US Constitution on the courthouse steps, a watermelon cutting by
the Boy Scouts, an antique auto show, and musicians filling the square
with diverse sounds of bluegrass, folk and country music. The
Independence Day Parade through the historic square begins around 5pm
and ends just in time to find a spot on the nearby drill field of North
Georgia College & State University to await the fireworks.
What a great way to celebrate our nation’s birthday!
Be sure to visit dahlonega.org for more information and details as they come.
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