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4th Annual S’mores & a Movie
📍 Patterson Farms
Saturday, October 17 | Activities 6:30–8:30 PM | Movie at 8:30 PM Patterson Farms | 370 Kempton Lane, Dalton, GA Free & Open to the Public A favorite fall tradition returns to Patterson Farms! Gather your friends, family, and neighbors for our 4th Annual S’mores Event, an evening filled with the simple things that make fall so special. Enjoy live music, s’mores, face painting and activities for all ages, Ellijay Donuts & Fried Pies, delicious food and more. Free picnic blankets will also be available courtesy of the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Department while supplies last, one per family. Then settle in on the green for a free showing of Hocus Pocus beginning at 8:30 PM. Come early for the festivities, grab something delicious, roast a marshmallow, and enjoy a cozy fall evening with the community at Patterson Farms.
Fried Pickle Festival
📍 North Ga Fair
Join us for the 3rd annual N. Georgia Fried Pickle Festival October 3-4, 2026 at the N. GA Fairgrounds in Dalton, GA! Classic dill pickles, fried pickles, pickle popcorn, pickle lemonade, pickle scented chap stick & body products, pickle dogs, pickle dips, pickle salsa, pickle cotton candy, pickle-themed jewelry, pickle-themed t-shirts, & SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy shopping over 200 craft & commercial vendors, food vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, trackless train rides, face painting, games, entertainment, and more! Pickle Juice Drinking Contest Saturday @ 1:00 pm Pickle Eating Contest Sunday @ 1:00 pm Contestant must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Fried Pickle Festival
📍 North Ga Fair
Join us for the 3rd annual N. Georgia Fried Pickle Festival October 3-4, 2026 at the N. GA Fairgrounds in Dalton, GA! Classic dill pickles, fried pickles, pickle popcorn, pickle lemonade, pickle scented chap stick & body products, pickle dogs, pickle dips, pickle salsa, pickle cotton candy, pickle-themed jewelry, pickle-themed t-shirts, & SO MUCH MORE! Enjoy shopping over 200 craft & commercial vendors, food vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, trackless train rides, face painting, games, entertainment, and more! Pickle Juice Drinking Contest Saturday @ 1:00 pm Pickle Eating Contest Sunday @ 1:00 pm Contestant must be at least 18 years old to participate.
Movies on the Green: Hometown Heroes Night
📍 Patterson Farms
Patterson Farms is hosting an evening on the lawn to honor the teachers, first responders, healthcare professionals, veterans, and families. The night opens with a tug-of-war showdown. A kid's zone offers inflatables and face painting, and free popcorn is available while supplies last. A screening of National Treasure takes place under the stars. The Whitfield County Sheriff's Department provides free picnic blankets while supplies last. Donations will be collected on-site to benefit local public safety youth programs and events. Date: Saturday, August 29 Time: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM (movie starts at 9 PM) Location: Patterson Farms, 370 Kempton Lane, Dalton, GA Cost: Free and open to the public
My Tech Bench 4TH OF JULY PARTY!
📍 My Tech Bench
🎆 4th of July Party at My Tech Bench! 🇺🇸 Looking for the absolute best view of the fireworks in Dalton? We’ve got you covered! Come celebrate Independence Day with the crew at My Tech Bench! We are located in the same plaza as Kroger, directly across the street from where the fireworks are being set off. Skip the chaotic traffic, park your lawn chairs with us, and enjoy an unobstructed, front-row seat to the best show in town. 🎈 Event Details: 📅 Date: Saturday, July 4th 🕒 Time: We kick things off around 2-ish PM and keep the party rolling until after the fireworks end! 📍 Location: 1209 N Glenwood Ave, Dalton, GA 30721 (In the Kroger Shopping Center) 🍔 What’s Free? (Yes, Totally FREE!): 🌭 Free Hotdogs & Popcorn to keep you fueled up. 🎨 Free Face Painting for the kids (and festive adults!). 💇♀️ Free Red, White, & Blue Hair Braiding to get your holiday style on point. 🏆 Fun & Games: We’ll have plenty of games and prizes running throughout the afternoon. Bring the whole family, hang out with your neighbors, win some cool swag, and settle in for an amazing fireworks display when the sun goes down. Drop a comment if you're coming, tag your friends, and let’s make this 4th of July unforgettable! 💥 #DaltonGA #4thOfJuly #MyTechBench #SupportLocal #DaltonFireworks