Gold and wine, nature and music, literature and sports are all enough reasons for celebration in Dahlonega. Gold is big thing, yes everywhere it is, but in Dahnolega they take it very seriously. It is no wonder as the place was a hot spot in the old days after 1828 when the precious metal was discovered. Every October, locals and visitors celebrate that historical event in the Historic District. There is entertainment for everybody: live shows, parades, Queen and King Coronation, gospel singing, dancing; there is even a gold panning contest! For further details, check out the festival's website at http://www.dahlonegajaycees.com.

Georgia Winecountry Festival celebrates the State's wine with musicand great music (Jazz and bluegrass) with wine. The vows of thie unbreakable marriage are renewed every June at Three Sisiters Vineyard. It is lots of fun: visitos can travel in hot air balloons, thera re activities for kids, wagon rides and great food. For updates of new festivals organized by the vineyard (there is an "All American Wine" event in October), check their website at http://www.threesistersvineyards.com.

An event that you shouldn't miss is the Annual Bear on the Square Mountain Festival in April. Now in its 10th edition, it is an ongoing party in downtown Dahlonega with dance, storytelling, workshops, pie contests, al celebrating mountain culture. This year, The Lovell Sisters, Pole Cat Creek and The Gold Rush Blue Band performed some great folk muisc. For details,check out the festival's website at http://www.bearonthesquare.org.