Dahlonega, Georgia is a charming town rich with history, art and adventure. Named for the Cherokee word meaning “yellow money,” it was the site of the first major U.S. Gold rush in 1828 and is home to the artifact-rich Dahlonega Gold Museum. Experience the rush of panning for gold at the ruins of Crisson Gold Mine and learn the history of the Chestatee River Diving Bell, a giant maritime artifact.
Dahlonega also has the greatest concentration of wineries in Georgia because of its fertile, mineral-rich soil. The town’s restaurants range from cozy bistros to friendly cafés to metropolitan-chic delights. Downtown offers plenty of shopping, country inns and wonderful year-round events like art exhibitions, concerts in the park and wine tasting. Adventurers can explore waterfalls and hike the Appalachian trailhead at Springer Mountain.
Amicalola State Park & Lodge offers a variety of family-fun activities including camping, picnicking, trout fishing and geocaching. Whether people are driving through the countryside, visiting wineries, exploring the great outdoors, or having a festive time in town, Dahlonega makes everyone feel “rich” and excited about the area.
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Join us in enjoying some Appalachian music on the Downtown Dahlonega Square! North Georgia’s mountain music pickers, singers and listeners flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the annual Dahlonega Appalachian Jam. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Bring a chair or stool and stay awhile!
July 27 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDTThe Wizard of Oz
August 2 @ 12:00 am - August 4 @ 12:00 am EDTJoin us in enjoying some Appalachian music on the Downtown Dahlonega Square! North Georgia’s mountain music pickers, singers and listeners flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the annual Dahlonega Appalachian Jam. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Bring a chair or stool and stay awhile!
August 3 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDTThe Wizard of Oz
August 9 @ 12:00 am - August 11 @ 12:00 am EDTJoin us in enjoying some Appalachian music on the Downtown Dahlonega Square! North Georgia’s mountain music pickers, singers and listeners flock to the Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site for the annual Dahlonega Appalachian Jam. The Appalachian Jam gives traditional mountain music players the chance to get together and celebrate the kind of music that has been performed in the Appalachian Mountains for generations. Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and gather on the historic Public Square to jam. Everyone else should come on down and listen or dance. Bring a chair or stool and stay awhile!
August 10 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT