Mark your calendars for the University of North Georgia's Alumni Weekend! The UNG Alumni Association will host its popular event April 17-19, 2026.

Wanting to book a place to stay in advance? https://www.dahlonega.org/places-to-stay/

ALUMNI WEEKEND 2026 SCHEDULE

* Schedule is subject to change – Check back for updates

• Friday, April 17

  6:15 AM | Courageous Challenge - Stop Suicide USA
  Nighthawks Ridge Recreation Field (Radar Ridge)
  65 Haney Rd, Dahlonega, GA 30533
  Recreation Center if inclement weather

  7:30 AM | 51st Annual UNG Alumni Weekend Scholarship Golf Tournament
  Hosted by the North Georgia Athletic Fund
  Achasta Golf Club, Dahlonega, GA

  5-5:30 PM | Class of 1976 Memorial Retreat Ceremony

  5:30-8:30 PM | North Georgia Corps of Cadets Association (NGCCA) Pre-Tattoo Tailgate
  Promenade, 131 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega, GA
  Between the Drill Field and the Library/Technology Building
  Refreshments will be provided.

  6-7:30 PM | Nighthawks Softball vs. Flagler
  Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium at Cottrell Park
  201 Barrow Road, Dahlonega, GA
  Promo code: UNGAlumni2026 for 50% off. Up to 4 tickets.
  Purchase tickets

  6 - 9 PM | UNG Alumni Association Awards Banquet
  Dining Hall Banquet Room-Veranda
  345 West Main Street, Dahlonega, GA 30533
  Limited number of tickets available. $50 per dues-paid Alumni Association members & per guest; $60 per person for others. Tickets will be available in late march.

  6-9 PM | Class of 1976 50th Reunion Casual Gathering & Buffet Dinner
  Alumni House Patio
  70 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega, GA

  9-10 PM | Corps of Cadets Tattoo Ceremony
  Gen. Lipp Livsey Drill Field

• Saturday, April 18

  8-9 AM | Fallen Soldier 5K
  Hosted by UNG Public Safety Academy (PSA)
  Run, jog, or walk this 5K and honor alumni, Edgar Flores ‘16 & Chase Redner ‘19 who were killed in the line of duty working as police officers. The event raises funds to build a Fallen Officer Memorial at UNG.

  8:30-11:30 AM | UNG Alumni Association Board Meeting
  Convocation Center
  Limited seating available for dues-paid Alumni Association Members.
  Register to meet via Zoom

  8:30 AM | Corps Advisory Council Meeting
  Conference Room, Military Leadership Center
  360 S. Chestatee Street, Dahlonega, GA

  10 AM | Young Alumni Board Meeting
  Alumni House Conference Room
  70 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega, GA

  9:30 - 10:30 AM | Alumni Tours - Residence Halls
  Gaillard, Liberty, Lewis, Lewis Annex, and Donovan Halls

  11 AM - Noon | Corps of Cadets Military Awards Review
  General William “Lipp” Livsey Drill Field
  (Inclement weather; Convocation Center)
  Reviewing Officer: Major General Richard D. Wilson, Adjutant General, GA National Guard. Click here for bio.
  Cadet Alumni are invited to Pass in Review at the end of the ceremony.

  11:00 - 2:30 PM | Fabulous ‘50s/’60s Gathering
  Honoring the graduation anniversaries of Classes 1956 & 1961
  Alumni House Patio
  70 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega, GA

  12:30 - 2:30 PM | UNG Alumni Association REUNITE
  Promenade
  131 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega, GA
  Between the Drill Field and Library/Technology Building
  Complimentary appetizers, cash bar, music, games, various booths

  12:30 - 2:30 PM | Class of 1976 50th Reunion Complimentary Lunch
  Hosted by UNG President Mike Shannon
  345 West Main Street, Dahlonega, GA

  1-2:30 PM | Nighthawks Softball vs. Flagler
  Haines & Carolyn Hill Stadium at Cottrell Park
  201 Barrow Road, Dahlonega, GA
  Promo code: UNGAlumni2026 for 50% off. Up to 4 tickets.
  Purchase tickets

  1-2:30 PM | Women’s Soccer Alumni Day Game - Players vs. Alumni
  UNG Soccer Field at Cottrell Park
  21 Barlow Road, Dahlonega, GA
  Free admission

  2-3:30 PM | Department of Music Outdoor Band Concert
  Library Technology Center Patio
  117 Georgia Cir., Dahlonega, GA

  3-4 PM | Vickery House Concert & Photography Exhibit
  Performing: The Four O’ Clocks
  Exhibit: On Her Time, In Her View: The personal photography and craft of Dr. Alice V. Sampson-Cordle
  Vickery House
  24 Vickery Drive, Dahlonega, GA
  (Across W. Main St. from Price Memorial)

  3-4 PM | Men’s Soccer Alumni Day Game - Players vs. Alumni
  UNG Soccer Field at Cottrell Park
  21 Barlow Road, Dahlonega, GA
  Free admission

  3-3:30 PM | Mountain Order of Colombo Demonstration
  Colombo Tower

  3:30-4 PM | Aggressor Platoon Demonstration
  Promenade

  4 PM | Memorial Retreat
  Memorial Hall
  UNG alumni, students, and faculty who died during the past year will be honored

  6 - 9 PM | Class of 1976 50th Reunion Celebration
  Dining Hall Banquet Room
  345 West Main Street, Dahlonega

  6 - 9 PM | Class of 1986 40th Reunion
  Alumni House Patio
  70 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega, GA

• Sunday, April 19

  11 AM | Cadet Scholarship Luncheon - Invitation Only
  Dining Hall Banquet Room
  345 West Main Street, Dahlonega, GA

Bear on the Square Festival

Dahlonega’s Annual Bear on the Square Festival will be occurring at the same time as your reunion and Alumni Weekend. Visit local shops & booths while enjoying a variety of live bands throughout the weekend. Make sure to stop by and visit at our University tents scattered throughout Bear on the Square!

For a full list of local accommodations, click here.