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City of Dawsonville, Georgia

415 Highway 53 East

Dawsonville, GA  30534

 

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Providing for the Future"

 
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  GRHOF Yard Sales:  Sep 11, Oct 9, Nov 13   415 Hwy 53 E   (770)893-3407   $10/space


Lakewood Speedway Reunion - Saturday, August 7, 2010 (678)283-6100


Southern Nights Dinner-Dance Aug 14th 5-9pm Dawsonville Municipal Complex  Admission$15/1 $25/2


Lucky Dog Casino   Saturday, August 28   Dawsonville Municipal Complex  7-10pm http://luckydogcasino.eventbrite.com       All funds raised are to benefit the animals of Dawson County 


9th Annual Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Induction Banquet and Ceremony - Friday, Oct. 22, 2010 at 6 pm at 415 HWY 53 E in Dawsonville  -  Reservations Required (limited seating)


Annual Mountain Moonshine Festival - 4th Weekend in Oct  (Cruise-in Fri evening)  

The festivities kick off on Saturday at 9 a.m.  The Moonshine Festival explores Dawson County's history during the prohibition era when liquor was illegal & the Great Depression of the 1930's when running moonshine through the foothills of the NE GA Mtns. was a way of life.  Thousands flock to the birthplace of NASCAR racing: Sealy, Hall, Parks & Gober.    For information call Kare for Kids:(706) 216-5273 or Robin: (678) 617-3307   

Moonshine Car / Car Show / Vendor Application


  Annual Veterans Day Celebration & Parade - Nov. 11th Call 706-265-6278 for info


  Annual City Hall Tree Lighting and Santa Photos - Dec.


Veterans Affairs of Dawson County -    Veterans Memorial Project Sponsorship Form

                                                                      "The Walk of Honor" Brick Request Form


BINGO ... Every Wednesday and Friday at 7 p.m. at Dawsonville Municipal Complex, Suite 130

                 by the American Legion Post 247  (Next to Food Lion) *For more info: Call (706)265-3260  


 PrayDawson is a non-denominational gathering of Christians joining together to pray for our community.  The 

 monthly meeting is on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from noon -1 pm at City Hall. www.PrayDawson.com


 

 
    Dawsonville has many things for visitors to enjoy including...

  

  Georgia Racing Hall of Fame Museum-415 HWY 53 E, Mon-Fri 10-4, Sat 10-2 Sun 12-4 Holidays vary

 

  Bowen Center for the Arts  (706)216-ARTS     Dawson County Arts Council

 

  Canoe Put-in Locations

 

  Old Jail:  Located just off the square in Downtown Dawsonville, this historic building houses the

                local Welcome Center and Chamber of Commerce. Visitors are welcome to come and 

                tour the old prison cells and former living quarters of the county sheriff.

                For information call:  (706) 265-6278 

               

  Old Courthouse:  Located on the square in Downtown Dawsonville, built in 1859.   This is the 

                           oldest working courthouse in the state, and houses 5 offices and a courtroom.

 

  Dawsonville Pool Room: (706)265-2792  Made famous by owner Gordon Pirkle, the Pool Room offers a

                                               family atmosphere containing an interesting collection of history and memorabilia   

                                               on Bill Elliott's NASCAR career and early moonshine runners. The menu includes:

                                               the famous made from scratch Bully Burgers & fresh-cut fries.

     

  Amicalola Falls State Park & Lodge A Georgia State Park that contains the tallest water falls  

                                                       East of the Mississippi River.

 

 North Georgia Premium Outlet Mall 140 outlet shops located at GA 400 & Dawson Forest Road.

 

 Lake Lanier A 38,000 acre lake controlled by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers open to fishing &

                     recreation.

 

 Burt's Pumpkin Farm:   (706)265-3701  Pumpkins that range from 150 lbs. to 1  lb. We grow 

                                   thousands of pumpkins, so the selection is vast and the quantity is never

                                   ending.  Burt’s farm has an impressive selection of every type of pumpkin,

                                   winter squash, gourds and fall decoration.  Indian corn, cornstalks and

                                   hay bales. We offer hayrides and fieldtrips pulled by our John Deere

                                   tractors that take you through a winding trail filled with nature and 

                                   beauty. And check the "barn" store for Burt's fresh baked pumpkin pie, pie,                               pumpkin roll, candied popcorn and a whole assortment of other goodies.

     

  Uncle Shucks Corn Maze - Sep. through Nov.

 

  Buck's Corn Maze (706)344-8834 Opens the beginning of Labor Day Weekend thru Nov.10th

 

  Bradley's Pumpkin Patch & Christmas Trees: Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., Friday - Sunday 

                                       Pumpkins, Gourds, Indian Corn, Ellijay Apples, Honey, Special  Order

                                       Fresh  Boxed Fruit and More... Starting Thanksgiving Weekend we also

                                       have:  Frasier Fir Christmas Trees & Live Wreaths.

                                      

  Kangaroo Conservation Center:  (706)265-6100   Reservations required (ages 8 +).  The

                                                 Largest Kangaroo Collection outside Australia, 2-hour Guided

                                                 Group Wildlife Tours, from the Spring thru the Fall .

                             

  Dawson 400 Stadium Cinemas: (706)216-1622   189 N. 400 Center Lane  in  Dawsonville, GA

 

  Holly Theatre:  (706) 864-3759 A year round season of plays & musicals as well as dinner

                        theatre productions on stage at the Holly Theatre in Dahlonega.

 

  Lakeview Center  (706) 216-1022        2057 Dawson Forest Rd.

 

  The Fun House - (706)216-3248  139 Hightower Pkwy  Dawsonville   funhouse@choosechrist.com
  

    60,000 square feet of amusement space indoors. Test your driving skills in our top-of-the-

    line electric go-karts, enjoy a game of Putt-Putt, improve your bowling score or simply have a    

    blast playing dozens of the hottest arcade games.  The Father's House is home to Christ Fellowship.

 

  Movies on the Big Screen at GRHOF

$5.00 Admission includes Popcorn & Soda

 

Make plans to join us at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville for our monthly “Drive In Movies”, as we screen some of our favorite racing and car related films with some of our nearest and dearest friends – you guys!   Bring your sense of humor and be ready for some fun and friendship with your fellow racing enthusiasts!  The plan is to show a different film on the second Saturday of the month, barring scheduling conflicts - don’t worry, we’ll let you know about those well in advance!

2:00 PM at (GRHOF) GA Racing Hall of Fame Museum

"Thunder Road" ... ... 415 HWY 53 East

 

 

          

 
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