Dahlonega Downtown Business Association

06/17/2026

REMINDER: The deadline to apply for the 4th of July Parade is THIS FRIDAY! Follow the link below to complete an application!
https://dahlonegadda.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-Independence-Day-Parade-Application.pdf

06/17/2026

**Christmas in a Small Town Passport Program**

This is how the program works. Attendees to the event purchase a 'passport' with businesses listed. They visit each business listed who will then mark the passport.
This is a no cost program to the businesses and a great way to get the event attendees into your store or restaurant.
Please email Fiona at [email protected] to be added to the passport program

06/17/2026

***Christmas in a Small Town Decorating Contest**
Send email to Fiona at [email protected] to participate

06/17/2026

**Christmas in a Small Town Update**

This is shaping up to be a fabulous Christmas in a Small Town.
Remember to follow the Christmas In A Small Town page for updates and the schedule. As we get closer to the event more celebrities will be added.
As of now there are 850 tickets sold for the event. At this time last year there were 500 sold. Typically the ticket sales explode in the 2 or 3 weeks before the event, with many people purchasing on the 'day of'. So we are looking at a lot of people coming into town the weekend of Jul 24-26 with many arriving on the 23rd.
There is a lot of information for businesses so I will add those in separate posts so that is doesn't get too cluttered!

www.christmasinasmalltown.com
Please email Fiona at [email protected] with any questions

Experience the magic of Christmas in Dahlonega, GA, with festive events, celebrity guests, and holiday spirit in July.

06/15/2026

Join us tomorrow Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at The Bear Necessities Cafe from 5:00 to 8:00 pm for our now annual Member Summer Cookout.

The DDBA will be providing the main dish, prepared by new member Chef Steve Hewins from Table and Vine Consulting. We'll be enjoying the savoring flavors of Street Tacos with the all the fixings. Just bring a side dish or dessert to share. If the weather permits we can sit outside so bring a chair. We'll also be providing sweet tea and water. Bring your favorite beverage!

06/10/2026

Looking forward to seeing everyone on the 16th...
If you are not already a member of the DDBA please come by and enjoy an evening with your fellow business owners. You DO NOT just have v to have a business in downtown. ALL Lumpkin County Businesses are welcome.
We will also be giving an update on Christmas in a Small Town!

06/10/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendar! Join us next week!

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

🚨💩 P**p Patrol Reporting for Duty 💩🚨
(Okay… maybe not the official title, but the mission still stands.)

We know we probably shouldn’t even have to say this, but… if your dog “goes” at the park or on our trails, please don’t leave it behind. 🐾😅

Yahoola Creek Park and the connected trails have dog waste bags available onsite, free, for your convenience.

We all love enjoying the park with our four-legged hiking buddies, but nobody enjoys stepping in or cleaning up after someone else’s “deposit.”

Please help keep the park clean, safe, and enjoyable for everyone by picking up after your pup. Your fellow trail walkers — and their shoes — will thank you!

05/27/2026

Calling all local hotels!
If you have rooms available over July 24/26, Christmas in a Small Town are looking for rooms for some of the 'talent ' who are attending the event.
If you are interested please email Fiona at [email protected] and I will connect you with the right person.
The event organizers are also looking for any hotels who may be interested in a group rate for fans. The event will be sold out.
Again please email Fiona.