The UNG Alumni Association invites you
to one of North Georgia’s greatest fall festivities, Gold Rush Weekend

Enjoy a weekend full of activities & great company Friday, October 16th - Sunday, October 18th, 2026.

Gold Rush Events

*Note: All events are subject to change

• Friday, October 16

  18th Annual Kevin Jenrette Golf Tournament
  Check-in at 7:30 am | Shotgun start at 9:00 am
  Chestatee Golf Club
  777 Dogwood Way
  Dawsonville, GA

  Kappa Chapter - Sigma Nu & Rex Gathering
  6:00 - 9:00 pm
  Alumni House Patio
  70 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega, GA

  Shawn Mullins Live at UNG
  Doors Open at 7:00 pm | Show Starts at 8:00 pm
  UNG - Hoag Student Center Auditorium
  82 College Circle, Dahlonega, GA text goes here

• Saturday, October 17

  Sigma Omega Fraternity Alumni Gathering
  1:00 - 4:00 pm
  UNG Pine Valley Outdoor Recreation Facility
  757 Dawsonville Hwy, Dahlonega, GA

  Annual Gold Rush All Alumni Mixer
  4:00 - 7:00 pm
  Alumni House Patio

Want to stay all weekend? Check out our list of accommodations.

Gold Rush Days Festival

Gold Rush Days are always held the third full weekend in October. It is a time for thousands to come and see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold. Over 200 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. It is estimated that a crowd of over 200,000 visits over the weekend to join in the fun and excitement!

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