Dahlonega’s Bear on the Square: April 26 & 27th

Not many things are more fun than the Bear on the Square Mountain Festival in Dahlonega, and most of them are illegal anyway. The 18th Annual Bear on the Square lets loose on Saturday, April 26th and the cavorting doesn’t stop until late Sunday afternoon — …

Photographs from Dahlonega’s 2014 Trail Fest

  If ever there were a place created for free olde tyme music, first dates, buying treasures, popping The Question or celebrating a treasured anniversary, it’s Dahlonega. Dahlonega’s fame among Appalachian Trail enthusiasts extends beyond its mere proximity to the Trail. The town welcomes adventurers who …

Seminar: How to Do Business at Don Carter State Park

Our pal, President of the Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau Stacey Dickson, has a great deal for companies that would like to do business with Don Carter State Park on Lake Lanier in northern Hall County. The Lake Lanier Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) …

Trail Fest 2014 in Dahlonega: March 14-16

Dahlonega is one of the best little towns in the country.  Some folks believe this iconic southern village is home to the best music, the most talented actors, the happiest restaurants and the hippy-est artists around. Another of Dahlonega’s claims to fame is its proximity to …

Dahlonega’s Old Fashioned Christmas

Dahlonega’s Old Fashioned Christmas is a month-long celebration held from November 29 through December 22, 2013, set into motion with the Lighting of the Square on Friday the 29th. A real hometown parade officially bringing Santa to town occurs on December 7th, the first Saturday …

Reece Farm & Heritage Center Open House

The Byron Reece Farm and Heritage Center — located just north of Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA, on Route 129 — concludes its 2013 season on the weekend of November 30th through December 1st. In celebration of an outstanding year — and in anticipation of the seasons of …

Free Admission to Magical Nights of Lights: Friday 11-15 ONLY

OK.  THIS is a deal. You are invited to come to Lake Lanier Islands TONIGHT, Friday, November 15th ONLY and get a free visit to the Magical Nights of Lights! Yes, there’s a catch.  Someone in your car must wear a tacky Christmas sweater. How hard …

Magical Nights of Lights Turns On Nov 15th

Sunset on Friday, November 15th takes place at 5:31 PM. Very soon afterward, thousands of magnificent bright decorations will burst into the most glorious holiday-themed light show that you’ve ever seen. That’s when the 21st season of the Magical Nights of Lights illuminates the 1,500 …

Dawsonville’s Mountain Moonshine Festival

Awesome Bill isn’t the only reason to hit Dawsonville on Saturday & Sunday, October 26 & 27, 2013.  It’s time for the 46th Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival! All proceeds go to KARE for Kids, Inc., a local 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The Moonshine Festival isn’t about sippin’ …