Dahlonega's first ever wedding expo showcasing some of the gold city's most talented wedding vendors. In the spirit of love and with wedding season almost here, Canopy and the Roots is showcasing some of the best of Dahlonega when it comes to bridal party services. Come enjoy a mocktail bar, charcuterrie, live music and catering underneath the string lights and candlight of the Roots. Dahlonega is a charming and uncommonly beautiful location to tie the knot. Some choose to do this by celebrating with a micro-wedding (aka. intimately small wedding), for which Canopy + the Roots is a fantastic space. We host rehearsal dinners, receptions, parties and showers. Meet with and discuss photography, pop into a selfie station, see fresh floral and decor perspectives, tablescapes for a wedding or rehearsal dinner, meet and understand the difference between a day-of planner and a full service planner, enjoy a formal wear fashion show and live music. Dahlonega's FIRST ever bridal expo X a showcase of the gold city's most talented wedding vendors, from photography to florals, rentals to catering & a formal wear fashion show. In the spirit of love and with wedding season almost here, Canopy and the Roots is showcasing some of the best of Dahlonega when it comes to bridal party services. Come enjoy a mocktail bar, charcuterrie, live music and catering underneath the string lights and candlight of the Roots. Dahlonega is a charming and uncommonly beautiful location to tie the knot. Some choose to do this by celebrating with a micro-wedding (aka. intimately small wedding), for which Canopy + the Roots is a fantastic space. We host rehearsal dinners, receptions, parties and showers. Meet with and discuss photography, pop into a selfie station, see fresh floral and decor perspectives, tablescapes for a wedding or rehearsal dinner, meet and understand the difference between a day-of planner and a full service planner, enjoy a formal wear fashion show and live music.

Children of Eden

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke

Grab your girlfriends for a great night out at the Holly Theatre! An unforgettable Hallmark style experience hosted by actress Debra Stipe! Known as the quintessential 'Hallmark Town', Dahlonega is your destination for a fabulous Girl's Night Out! Be 'red carpet ready' for some fun photos before entering the theatre! Prepare for laughter, cozy holiday feels, music, connection and giveaways! Did I mention that 2 ladies are going home with a free stay at one of Debra's Magical Treehouses! Doors open at 6:30pm, event begins at 7:00pm. The Holly serves wine, beer, soft drinks and coffee as well as concessions. Can't wait to see you !

Get ready to experience the magic of Christmas in our cozy small town - it's going to be a festive celebration you won't forget! Experience the magic of Christmas like never before with A Small Town Christmas in July! For the Second time, the charming town of Dahlonega, Georgia, known for its starring role in a few Christmas Movies, will be helping us out by decorating a tad bit in July (This will not look like Dahlonega at Christmas time) Stroll through the streets and visit the town we all love! Explore quaint shops, and take in the joyful spirit and holiday treats, and special surprises around every corner. Don’t miss this unique chance to celebrate Christmas in July in a place that truly brings the magic to life! MORE GUESTS COMING SOON!

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke

We are thrilled to announce that KC Bison Ranch will be hosting a new annual outdoor concert event in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. KC Bison Summer Jam will take place on the last Saturday in July each year, with our inaugural event kicking off on July 25th 2026. Guests can enjoy an unforgettable evening of live music set against the stunning backdrop of the ranch. The event will feature three live bands, including Kurt Thomas, Radford Windham, and Angie Rey as the headlining act. The bands will play a variety of music including your favorite country, rock, and throwbacks. In addition to great music, attendees can enjoy local wine and beer vendors, food trucks and vendors, some which will feature our field harvested & grass-fed bison meat, and a spectacular fireworks show to close out the evening. We anticipate growing KC Bison Summer Jam into a lasting annual tradition for our community and visitors alike. As part of that mission, a portion of ticket sales will be donated to a local non-profit, Connectability allowing the event to give back directly to the community that supports it. Along with partnering with Connectability, we are grateful to partner with both local and widespread businesses and sponsors. Come spend a summer evening with us enjoying great music, great food, beautiful mountain views, and the unforgettable setting of KC Bison Ranch. eneral Admission Tickets: Parking at our neighboring property, complimentary shuttle service to and from event, access to portable restrooms and hand washing stations, no lawn chairs, standing room and blankets for seating are permitted. This event is possible with our amazing sponsors: Leah Kay Catering, Three Sisters Vineyards, Big Creek Distillery, NoFo Brew Co., Old Dads Hometown Kitchen, Underground, Black Market Barbeque, DahloneGo, Jeff Miller Productions, Compass Films, Apex, Chestatee Ford, Mcentyre Construction, West Cleaners, White County Farmers Exchange, Mills Flooring, GRJ Offroad, Yonah Propane, Trailwave Habersham EMC Company. Things to know before arrival: NO OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINKS/COOLERS NO LAWN CHAIRS ID REQUIRED FOR 21 AND OVER WRISTBAND PARKING: General Admission: Follow signs for general admission parking at our neighboring property located at 3840 Damascus Church Road, Dahlonega GA 30533 VIP: Follow signs for VIP parking at The Overlook at KC Bison Ranch

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke

First Fridays, May through October The Music in the Park series showcases the diversity of local musicians monthly. Bring a picnic supper to the Hancock Park (located one block north of the Square) and spend some time with your family and friends. This free series held on the first Friday of each month from April through October is an excellent way to wind down from the week and set the tone for a great weekend.

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke

Rubber Revolver - A Beatles Tribute Band

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke

First Fridays, May through October The Music in the Park series showcases the diversity of local musicians monthly. Bring a picnic supper to the Hancock Park (located one block north of the Square) and spend some time with your family and friends. This free series held on the first Friday of each month from April through October is an excellent way to wind down from the week and set the tone for a great weekend.

DOWNTOWN FARMERS MARKET The Dahlonega Farmers Market is a weekly event that brings local residents to the downtown business district. It promotes a sense of community and provides fresh, locally grown produce to customers, while offering agribusiness sales opportunities to growers from Lumpkin and nearby counties. ll items at the Market are locally grown and seasonal. In May, buy locally grown plants, such as vegetable, garden, landscape, and house plants. With the arrival of summer, you can buy vegetables and seasonal fruits, plus jams, jellies, and baked goods containing locally grown ingredients. The Market season runs Saturdays (or until inventories are sold out) from May until October. (706) 482-2707 Hancock Park, North Meaders Street & Warwick Street, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533 www.facebook.com/DahlonegaFarmersMarke

The North Georgia Regional Book Fair celebrates emerging and aspiring writers from the Southeast by promoting literacy, creative writing, and community connection. The goals of the book fair are to provide a platform for regional voices, foster a love of reading, encourage future writers, and support a vibrant literary culture across our region. The Dahlonega Literary Festival and the UNG Department of English are pleased to announce the third annual North Georgia Regional Book Fair on September 12, 2026, which will feature over 70 regional writers. This FREE event will feature authors of all genres. Authors will have their latest works on display and will also host panels and presentations. The event includes a BINGO game and door prizes, student vendors, and concessions. There will also be a children’s reading hour featuring Ellie, the service dog. The featured authors for the event are Lynn Cullen, author of When We Were Brilliant (2026), and Jenn Lyons, author of Green & Deadly Things (2026). Cullen’s most recent novel, historical fiction, traces the relationship between Marilyn Monroe and photographer Eve Arnold. Cullen has several national and internationally bestselling novels and has received several honors, including the NPR Great Read, the ALA Best Book of the Year, and the Oprah Book of the Week. For more about Lynn Cullen, visit https://lynncullen.com/about/. Jenn Lyons’ Chorus of Dragons series is a set of five fantasy fiction novels featuring Kihrin, a thief from the slums of Quur who discovers his royal origins and becomes embroiled in a political saga where the fate of the world hangs in the balance. Her most recent novel, Green & Deadly Things, follows Mathaiik who must save the world from the forces of undead wizards. For more about Lyons, visit https://jennlyons.com/. Author Heather Thompson, who will be back for the third time this year, stated, “The North Georgia Regional Book Fair is a must attend for me as a local indie author because so many self-published writers go unseen day-to-day. This event allows independent authors to shine and elevates those of us doing it on our own." Another author who has participated every year is Jason Wetzel, who said, “The Book Fair at the University of North Georgia is truly a one of a kind community gathering—bringing authors, illustrators, and readers from across all Georgia together in a shared celebration of creativity and storytelling. Dr. Getty has done a remarkable job shaping this event into something vibrant, welcoming, and exceptionally well organized. As a participating author, I am genuinely honored to be part of this experience and to showcase my work in such a colorful, upbeat, and professional setting. Hosting the fair at UNG adds an extra measure of distinction; the university’s statewide and national reputation gives every author a meaningful boost and affirms the importance of our work. I am grateful to contribute to an event that reflects the best of UNG’s spirit—community minded, uplifting, and committed to the arts.” Participants can also view The Bayeux Tapestry replica, one of only [...]