Cooler Temps, Georgeous Views,
Time to Get Outside!
With the wonderful weather and spectacular scenery, this is the time of year to get outside!
The Chattahoochee National Forest
is North Georgia's outdoor playground with so much to see and do!
Get out and hike along the miles of
trails and see nature up close and personal. Take the kids on a
horseback riding trip!
Tour the numerous waterfalls in
the area or just enjoy the scenery along the backroads. Visit Dahlonega's
"Things to see and do" page for more information.
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Great History Hunting!
Dahlonega offers a great opportunity for history buffs since we are the origin for America's first
Gold Rush! Start off by visiting the history page at www.Dahlonega.org where you'll find information on historical walking
tours that provide a "hands on" and up close experience with our history through many of the buildings,
historical markers and stories surrounding our surprising little town of Dahlonega, Georgia.
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Art Exhibits at the DAC
The Dahlonega Arts Council (DAC) will host their annual
Annual Fall Arts Show. each weekend of November.
This is a great opportunity to view stunning artwork in a variety of mediums from artists all over North Georgia. Don't miss it!
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The Holidays Are
Almost Here!
Enjoy an
"Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration" in Dahlonega! It won't be too long until the square is decorated with
lights, carolers will be singing and Santa will be arriving in his sleigh! Each weekend in December, Dahlonega celebrates
the season with a variety of events! One of the Southeast Tourism Society's Top 20 Events for December!
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Area Attractions & Happenings
Click on the
links
for more information on
the following
North Georgia Attractions & Happenings.
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November Weekends:
Annual Fall Arts Show, Dahlonega Arts Council - Unrivaled variety and quality of work as members compete for Best in Category and Best of Show. Come cast your vote!
Always the 4th full weekend in October, this year's show will be in our new building - the Olde Cannery Arts Center,
located two blocks off the square at 61 Enota St., next door to the historic Old City Jail.
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November 12:
Mountain Music & Medicine Show at the Buisson Arts Center - The Mountain Music & Medicine Show retakes the
Dahlonega Stage! Music, storytellin' and laughter will be ringing again as this popular variety show comes back to
Dahlonega. A very popular event so make ticket reservations now!
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November 6,13,20,27: Wild Game and Red Wine Festival at Wolf Mountain Vineyards - WOLF MOUNTAIN VINEYARDS HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL WILD GAME & RED WINE FESTIVAL
Guests will sample buffalo chili, grilled quail, rabbit stew, venison sausage and exotic mushroom strudel. Wolf Mountain wines will be available for purchase by the glass or the bottle to complement the wild game. The cost for the luncheon buffet is $30 a person plus tax and gratuity. Settings at 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. Wine tastings $5 a person. Educational Winemakers Tour and Tasting $10. Advance reservations are required. 706-867-9862.
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November 19 - 20: 3rd Annual Magic of MERITAGE Wine Tasting at Three Sisters Vineyards - Come to Three Sisters Winery for an opportunity to taste the magic of our Meritage. We only offer a limited taste once a year and this is the weekend to check out the wine that celebrates the "art and magic of winemaking." Our Meritage is a 50/50 blend of Cabernet Franc & Merlot. It represents our very best! The "Meritage Tasting" includes a souviner wine glass and a taste of some of our "Vintners Tasting" selections. The cost is $12.50 (plus tax) per person.
Additonally, we'll offer complimentary (FREE) tastes of some our Chestatee and Walasiyi wines.
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November 19 - 20: Backpacking at Amicalola Falls - Rangers will lead an overnight backpacking trip on a moderate to strenuous trail around the peak of leaf color. Participants should provide their own equipment and food. Mother Nature is in charge of the leaf color and the weather, so come prepared. Registration required. $20 plus $3 parking. 800-573-9656 Ext. 681.
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November 24: Appalachian Thanksgiving at Amicalola Falls State Park - Experience a traditional Thanksgiving, celebrating the ways of our founding fathers. We’re hosting a day full of old-fashioned family fun with a variety of activities, demonstrations and a delicious menu to tempt your appetite. Demonstrations will include butter churning, candle dipping, folk toys, black powder rifle demonstration, and more! Come on, y’all, join us for a feast and fun! Program is free; $3 Park Pass required. Reservations for Thanksgiving buffet recommended. Please call 706-265-8888.
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