Entertainment & Events in Dahlonega, Georgia

Special Events

Gold Rush Days
The Public Square and Historic District
Held annually on the third weekend in October, this two-day celebration of Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold features more than 300 art and craft exhibitors, a parade, children's activities, a fashion show, gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, hog calling, a buck dancing contest, gospel singing, food vendors, and more. more

North Georgia Chamber Symphony 706-867-9444
North Georgia Chamber Symphony is a community orchestra that performs in the North Georgia area. more

Historic Holly Theatre 706-864-3759
69 West Main Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Live theatrical productions. more

Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas 706-864-3711
Dahlonega's annual Old Fashioned Christmas is a month-long celebration. more
Dahlonega's 4th of July Celebration 706-864-3711
The whole family can enjoy a 5k & 10k race, pet parade, patriotic ceremony on the lawn of the Gold Museum, watermelon cutting, a watermelon eating contest, an antique auto show, children's activities, bluegrass, folk and country music, fireworks, a parade, and more at this annual event celebrating Independence Day. more
Dahlonega Literary Festival
Historic Downtown Dahlonega
This annual celebration of books takes place each March. more
Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
A live country auction, children's activities, bluegrass and fiddle jams, traditional mountain crafts, craft demonstrations, music workshops, and more are scheduled during the annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival, held in and around the town's Historic Public Square each April. more