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Let Freedom RING at Dahlonega's July 4th Celebration

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Sparklers. Hot dog eating contests. Parades. Fireworks. Footraces. Family fun is found around every corner when it's the 4th of July in Dahlonega! From live music in Hancock Park to the grand firework finale...when it comes to celebrating our nation's birthday, we LET FREEDOM RING! Here is the complete list of activities released by our Chamber of Commerce:

This Year's 4th of July Family Celebration is Gonna be EXPLOSIVE!

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Looking for the most amazing, family friendly 4th of July celebration for your family? Dahlonega's is the best in the North Georgia mountains for sure! A 5K in the morning, an All-American Market during the day, kids' activities, an Old Fashioned Car Show, a parade...and FIREWORKS? What more could you ask for people! Click here for the schedule of this year's events. 

This Weekend is Dahlonega's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular!

Looking for the most fantastic fireworks display in North Georgia?  Then pack up your lawn chairs and blankets - then head on up to Dahlonegafor a full day of exciting activities and events that the entire family will enjoy!

We hear this year’s 4th of July Family Celebration will be bigger and better than ever. Arrive early to compete in the Firecracker 5k/10k and catch the all new Pet Show and Expo. The rest of the day will be filled with a Patriotic Ceremony, an All American Market, a Classic Car Show presented by Gold City Car Club, a thrilling Adventure Zone for all ages, live entertainment, a watermelon eating contest and patriotic parade. After a full day of fun in the sun, head down to the drill field at the University of North Georgia to watch one of the best fireworks displays in North Georgia.  See below for this weekend's full list of festivities!  And while you're in Dahlonega this July 4th weekend, visit Cranberry Corners.  We've added some really fun new merchandise this summer...we'd love to see your face!

 

Spending Father's Day Weekend in Dahlonega?

If you're lucky enough to spend Father's Day weekend in the Gold City - good for you!  There are no shortage of fun family activities to celebrate with:

Dahlonega Farmer's Market - Saturday morning in Hancock Park from 8:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.!  Come and pick up vegetables, freshly made breads and canned goods for your Father's Day feast.  And you really should pick up some flowers, too.  You know how much dear old Dad loves a nice bunch of sunflowers!

R-Ranch Rodeo - The 27th Annual Mountain Top Rodeo will be a highlight on the Rodeo circuit not only for all the competitive action, but also for the breathtaking beauty of it’s North Georgia Mountain location.  There will be non-stop action, hilarious antics, and more fun than you can handle!  Today's professional rodeo holds a distinct position in the world of modern sports having come directly from a working-lifestyle. Early rodeo began as the everyday chores of working ranches on the great plains of the American West.  These chores would eventually evolve into the unique rodeo events that we enjoy today.

Georgia Wine Country Festival - Dahlonega's Original Wine Festival returns for the 15th Year in 2016 with FREE General Admission.  A Wine Garden featuring guest Georgia Wineries from around the state will be presented for a fee inside the festival.

Celebrating Father's Day at North Georgia Zoo - Take a tour and learn all about a Dad in the animal kingdom.  How moms take care of their young. Learn what it's like to be a surrogate Dad to animals at the zoo and meet some of those special needs Dads.

Happy Fourth of July!

 

Will you be lucky enough to catch the fireworks in Dahlonega this year?  We hope so - it's a spectacular show.  For a complete schedule of July 4th events, click here.  Whether you visit us by the holiday weekend or sometime this summer, stop by and say hey to Kranberry Kathy.  She'd love to see you!