Cavender Creek Cabins July 2001

An American Celebration.... July 4th in Dahlonega is more than just fireworks! We celebrate all day with an Independence Day Festival with arts and crafts, food, historic tours, bluegrass bands, and much more. Spend the day by getting into town early to enjoy the festival and dine at one of Dahlonega's excellent restaurants. Then take a short walk to the Owen Drill field at North Georgia College & State University for the spectacular fireworks display! It's all within easy walking distance and is a great way to celebrate our nation's independence. We still have a few cabins available, so visit our website for reservation information.

....and an International Festival The Inaugural Dahlonega International Film Festival (DIFF) is a unique addition to our ever-growing cultural community with independent films from all over the world being shown from June 28th to July 1st. Ranging from feature length epics to two-minute video "shorts", the DIFF festival showcases a wide variety of films including documentaries, comedies, dramas, animation and more from up-and-coming artists that you just won't find at the local Googleplex 64. Truly a unique opportunity!

Come Up and Beat the Heat! For those who live in the Southeast, July and August can be a hot time of the year. Fortunately, we're perched in the North Georgia Mountains where it's usually 8 to 10 degrees cooler than the Atlanta area, and even cooler still than anywhere further south. We also have numerous lakes, rivers and streams to help you keep your cool. Lake Lanier is only a few minutes away with boat rentals, parks and swimming areas. Our local Chestatee and Etowah rivers provide a relaxing and scenic oasis by tube, canoe, or kayak and for those with more adventurous tastes, the Ocoee River gives a wet and wild ride. Remember, there's always lots to see and do in and around Dahlonega, and up here you can stay cooler too!

Area Attractions & Happenings Follow the links or visit www.Dahlonega.org for more information on the following Dahlonega Attractions & Happenings. June 28 - July 1: The First Dahlonega International Film Festival - The First Dahlonega International Film Festival (DIFF) will be held June 28th through July 1st, 2001 at the Holly Theatre. The festival will create an environment that will facilitate some much desired recognition in the fringe digital media arena and the fringe film and video culture from throughout the international film community. Juries will select the works for the large screen venues. All filmmakers not selected by the juries will still be given a venue to present their work in a video facility during the festival. Holly Theatre Company July 4: Family Day/Independence Day Celebration - The biggest and most popular July 4th extravaganza in NE Georgia. Includes arts & crafts, bluegrass and Gospel music, Colonial demonstrations, homemade ice cream, games, free watermelon, and fireworks. Historic District. July 7: Dahlonega Mountain Music & Medicine Show - Live radio broadcast of mountain music, songs, and stories performed by local talent. Held at the Baptist Church building. Admission is $10 for all seats. Folkways Center July 21: Strings 'N Things Coffee House - 7:30 p.m. Evening of live traditional music. New show every month. Sponsored by The Wiggins Group and the Dahlonega United Methodist Church. $4 donation. Church Fellowship Hall. July 27 - August 12: "The Music Man" - Live theatre in Dahlonega at the Historic Holly Theatre with the hit play, The Music Man.