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The legendary festival calendar of Dahlonega has put this North Georgia Mountain town on the map as an exciting cultural and entertainment destination. Twelve unique festivals celebrating everything from wine, flowers and art to books, rodeos and the Gold Rush Days — which attracts two million visitors per year — make Dahlonega a colorful attraction for a variety of enthusiasts. Click below for links to some of the most popular festivals (visit www.dahlonega.org for a complete list):

• Dahlonega Literary Festival (www.literaryfestival.org)
• Bear on the Square Mountain Festival (www.bearonthesquare.org)
• World open Gold Panning Championship (www.worldopenpanning.homestead.com)
• The Mountain Flower Art Festival (www.dahlonegaarts.org)
• Georgia Winecountry Festival (www.threesistersvineyards.com)
• Six Gap ~ Three Gap Bike Ride (www.dahlonega.org)
• Gold Rush Days (www.dahlonegajaycees.com)