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Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega

Name: Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega
Start: 2026-11-27
End: 2027-01-07
Location: Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega

Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega brings lighting, Santa visits, holiday lights, shopping, and festive small-town Christmas events to the Dahlonega Square.

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Holiday EventThanksgiving weekend through early JanuaryFamily friendlyFood vendorsArts & craftsLive music

About Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega

A small-town Christmas season in Dahlonega with lighting, Santa visits, holiday lights, shopping, events, and festive downtown atmosphere.

Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega is a holiday season of events centered on the historic Dahlonega Square, with lighting, Santa visits, holiday lights, family activities, shopping, seasonal events, and a mountain-town Christmas atmosphere from Thanksgiving weekend into early January.

Dates & Schedule

Event DateNovember 27, 2026–January 7, 2027

Annual cross-season Christmas town celebration

What to Expect

Highlights

Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music

Admission & Tickets

Admission details will be added here when available. Many downtown holiday activities are free, while some events, shopping, food, or special activities may involve separate purchases.

Parking

Use the downtown Dahlonega parking map and visitor guidance for parking around the Square, especially during lighting, parade, Santa, and weekend events.

Vendors & Food

The season includes lighting of the Square, Santa visits, Christmas lights, downtown shopping, photo locations, family activities, parade information, and holiday events around the Square.

Family & Pet Notes

This event is family friendly.

Planning Notes

Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega runs from November 27, 2026 through January 7, 2027, beginning with the Lighting of the Square and Tree at 6:00 PM on November 27. Use the event calendar to plan around Santa visits, Christmas lights, downtown shopping, photo locations, parade activities, and busy weekends around the Square.