Dahlonega is Georgia's Gateway to the Appalachians and the first site of the U.S. Gold Rush. About 20 years before California's Gold Rush the cry of "There's gold in them hills"  could be heard through our area.Now it is known as Lumpkin County. Dahlonega's commercial district, including the public square, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A visit to the public square would not be completed without stopping by the Gold Museum.  

For sports enthusiasts, the premier sports bicycling venue in the Southeast as the Tour de Georgia ends here each April. Hiking, camping, sight seeing, and gold panning are but a few of the activities visitors to Dahlonega will find awaiting them.

In June 2007, "U.S. News & World Report" voted Dahlonega the 3rd most economical retirement location in the county. The story appears in the June 2007 issue of the publication. Economical and beautiful are two of the qualities that make Dahlonega a place to visit or call home. 

Things to Do:

The Grand Daddy of a Georgia's Mountain Festivals
Gold Rush Days was voted one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southern Tourism Society.  It is held the 3rd weekend in October. The 2 day event includes is a parade, children's activities, fashion show, a gold panning contest, wheelbarrow race, King & Queen Coronation, gospel singing, live entertainment and much more.


Six Gap Cycle Ride
The 35 mile valley option is a great introduction to the infamous Six Gap Century and boasts some of the most scenic mountainside in the southeast.  100 miles, 11,29900 vertical feet



State Historic Site on the town square coined more than $6 million in gold in Dahlonega. 
Gold Museum 706-864-2257.



The Holly Theater
This national historic site is home to one of Georgia's top theater companies from the main stage to dinner theater.





Calendar of Events:

5/15/2010 - The Mountain Flower Art Festival
Location: Dahlonega GA 30533
When: Saturday May 15th starts@ 8:00 AM.
Description:  The festival features juried fine arts and crafts of regional artists and also celebrates the local and area mountain wildflowers. The Dahlonega Master Gardeners will be holding their annual plant sale, along with a wildflower display and Garden Expo with workshops. The festival will also include a Garden Expo at Hancock Park, including a large plant and seed sale and speakers presenting programs on various topics. Also available at the festival will be a demonstration garden of native plants and wildflower walks.

6/5/20/10 - 6/6/2010 - Georgia Wine Country Festival
Location: 439 Vineyard Way, Dahlonega, GA 30533
When: Friday June 5th through Saturday June 6th from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description: Come taste Georgia wines from Boutier Winery, The Georgia Winery, Three Sisters, Chestatee, Walasiyi and more. Live Musical Guests, Folk Art and more. Food available to purchase inside the festival. Handmade chocolates from Dahlonega's Fudge Factory. Silent and Live Auction.
Costs: Tickets are at the gate. $20 for winelovers-includes keepsake wineglass. $10 for designated drivers. Kids 12 and under FREE.

6/25/2010 - 6/26/2010 - 21ST Annual Mountain Top Rodeo
Location: R-Ranch in the Mountains, 65 R Ranch Road, Dahlonega, GA 30533
When: Friday June 25th and Saturday June 26th Ranch opens at 6:00 PM and everthing starts at 8:00 PM
Contact: Call 706-864-6444 for more information.

10/16/2010 - 10/17/2010 - Gold Rush Days
Location: Dahlonega Town Square & Historic District, Downtown Square, Dahlonega, GA 30533
When: Saturday October 16th through Sunday October 17th from 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description: See fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 arts and crafts exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. 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 some delicious foods.....
Contact: For more information call  706-864-3711.

11/6/2010 - 11/7/2010 - Hemlockfest
Loaction: 326 Starbridge Rd., Murrayville, GA 30564
When: Satureday November 6th and Sunday November 7th starting at 10:00 AM
Description: It's an annual bluegrass, blues, and rock music festival held to benefit efforts to save the Hemlock trees of the Blue Ridge Mountains, which are threatened by the wooly adelgid. Visitors can come for a day or camp out for the weekend at the beautiful Starbridge Retreat, a 40-acre site near Dahlonega. There is also arts and crafts vendors, demonstrations and exhibits on nature and rustic living, food and beverages, and unique performances by fire dancers, puppet artists, and other entertainers. 100% of the proceeds of Hemlockfest go toward efforts to preserve the Hemlock trees.
Cost: $15-$25
Contact: For more information on Hemlockfest call 706-265-5282.   

11/25/2010 - 12/31/2010 - Old Fashioned Christmas
Location: Historic Downtown Dahlonega, GA
Description: Dahlonega's Old Fashioned Christmas is a month-long celebration set into motion on Friday, November 26, 2009 with the Lighting of the Square. A  parade officially bringing Santa to town occurs on Saturday, December 6th. Plenty of other festive holiday events continue almost daily throughout December until after New Year’s with caroling, entertainment, wine sampling, and live theater Christmas events.
Contact: For more information call  706-864-3513.

12/31/2010 - 21st New Years Eve Party
Location: Forrest Hills Mountain Resort
When: Friday December 31st  starts @7:00 PM.
Costs: Rates start at $199 per couple including dinner party, room and late riser's breakfast! Cabins and suites also available.
Description: Your evening starts out with a delicious prime rib dinner buffet and will be followed by a dance party in our Rose Garden Dining Room complete with DJ and complimentary toast at midnight! Cocktail attire suggested. This party is available to overnight guests only.
Contact: Forrest Hills Mountain Resort and Conference Center 800-654-6313 or 770-534-3244

Favorite Area Restaurants:
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 Where to Stay:
Chestatee Property Management
PO Box 1180
Dahlonega, GA. 30533
Office:  706-867-0196
Cell:  706-344-2090
Fax:  706-864-0367
cpm@rentdahlonega.com
www.rentdahlonega.com

Real Estate Information:
Prudential Georgia Realty
Donna Duff
5 North Chesatee Street
Dahlonega, GA. 30533
Office: 706-864-5399
Cell:  404-578-2193
dduff@prudentialgeorgia.com
www.donnaduff.com