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.
UNG Alumni Gold Rush Events
*Note: All events are subject to change
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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, GAKappa Chapter - Sigma Nu & Rex Gathering
6:00 - 9:00 pm
Alumni House Patio
70 Alumni Drive, Dahlonega, GAShawn 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 -
Sigma Omega Fraternity Alumni Gathering
1:00 - 4:00 pm
UNG Pine Valley Outdoor Recreation Facility
757 Dawsonville Hwy, Dahlonega, GAAnnual Gold Rush All Alumni Mixer
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Alumni House Patio
Registrations close end of day, Wednesday, October 14.
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!