Lumpkin County is the Heart of Georgia's wine country. Tour all the local wineries or plan a wedding in their enchanting surroundings. Don't miss the opportunity to relax and recharge at a local day spa,resort, or retreat center. Spend the week or a night in the community with lodging to suit every taste and budget--from delightful bed and breakfasts to country inns and mountain cabins. Take the opportunity to enjoy casual fine dining in many famous restaurants. The culinary delights range from gourmet to good old southern homestyle.

Hike from Georgia to Maine on the Appalachian Trail. Enjoy camping, fishing, tubing and canoeing in the mountains, lakes and rivers of the Chattahooche National Forest. Challenge the links of the numerous area golf courses or be amazed by wildlife from Australia to Africa at area conservation centers.

Relax in the splendor of over 30 waterfalls within a short drive including Amicolola the highest waterfall in the Eastern United States. The Mountains of Lumpkin county are the center for bicycling in the north Georgia Mountains. As a site for the Tour De Georgia mountain stage, the 6 Gap Century ride and other regional competitions, the area has hosted the greatest names in cycling.
Join those who love living, working and playing in historic Dahlonega and Lumpkin county.

Lumpkin County Festivals

Gold Rush Days
Gold Rush Days are held the third weekend in October (the 18th and 19tH for 2008), when thousands come to see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega's 1828 discovery of gold. Over 300 art and craft exhibitors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event, and it is estimated that a crowd of over 200,000 visit over the weekend to join in the fun and excitement!

Bear on the Square Mountain Festival
Bear on the Square Mountain Festival is an incredible weekend of music and art held each spring in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.

Georgia Winecountry Festival
GEORGIA WINE COUNTRY FESTIVAL is hosted at Three Sisters Vineyards & Winery in Lumpkin County-Dahlonega, Georgia. Live Music, Folk Art and Wine Tastings in the vineyard. Grand Sponsors are Montaluce of Dahlonega and The Georgia Wine Council.