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12th Annual Festival Del Sabor Latino – Latino Taste Festival
📍 Burr Performing Arts Park
Join us in Burr Park at the longest running and largest Latino taste festival in all of Northwest Georgia! With all different kinds of traditional foods, music, and dancing, this celebration of Latino culture will be a night to remember.
Cherokee Basketry Workshop
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Woven baskets were essential for transporting and storing food and supplies, playing a vital role in the survival of the Indigenous peoples of Northwest Georgia, particularly the Cherokees. These baskets also served as a canvas for artistic expression, featuring intricate patterns woven into each piece. In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a creative and historic craft tradition of Northwest Georgia by gaining hands-on experience in weaving their own round reed baskets. The class will be held in the morning and will last for three hours. All necessary equipment and materials will be provided by the instructor. This workshop is designed for adults aged eighteen and up; students under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No prior knowledge or experience in basketry is required. The southwest Georgia craft tradition involves gaining hands-on experience weaving their own round reed baskets. This class is a morning session that will last three hours total. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for adults eighteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior basketry knowledge or experience is necessary
Luau at Deep Springs Vineyards
📍 Deep Springs Vineyards
Join us for an evening of island magic! Get ready to party with live music by Courtney Daly and the Daly Special, traditional luau foods, and outdoor games like a corn-hole tournament and ring toss. Early access tickets $15.00 and door price $20.00.
National Night Out
📍 Burr Performing Arts Park
Join us for an evening of community, fun, and safety at National Night Out on Saturday, August 8th Come meet your local police officers, enjoy FREE food, games, and live entertainment, and learn about ways we can work together to keep our community safe. What to expect: Police, Fire & EMS Displays Family-friendly activities Community resource booths Firetrucks & EMS displays Let’s stand together to build a safer, stronger Dalton. We can’t wait to see you there!
Little Black Dress Event
📍 The Rincon Venue
The ULTIMATE ladies night! A night you won’t forget-full of dancing, music, food, laughter, women, raffles, drinks, vendors, and MORE. Tickets are ON SALE NOW. *Early Bird Tickets until July 10th, 2026* Grab your gals, and have the BEST GNO
TnT Unearth: Minecraft Night — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tuesday, June 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Mystery Gem Bath Bombs – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to make a bath bomb with a mystery gemstone hidden inside! Make one for yourself or as a gift for someone special! All supplies provided. Tuesday, June 23 @ 4:30 p.m. Resin Amber Fossils – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to replicate natural amber fossils using UV resin. Wear your amber as a necklace or use it as a keychain. All supplies provided. Tuesday, July 28 @ 4:30 p.m. Minecraft Night – Tweens and Teens are invited to a fun night of Minecraft gaming, crafts, and food, all while we watch along to the live-action movie! All supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.a
TnT Lock In – Tweens Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th – 12th grades. End of summer reading lock-in for tweens and teens. Enjoy Jurassic-themed games, activities, movies, and food. A signed waiver is required. Saturday, July 25 @ 1:30-5:30 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
The Forest’s Gifts of Food: Medicine and Craft As Practiced By the Native Americans
📍 Roberts Library
Presented by Mark Warren, “The Forest’s Gifts of Food: Medicine and Craft As Practiced By the Native Americans” demonstrates the valuable lessons and skills regarding how the Indigenous inhabitants of the Southeast used native plants for food, medicine, insect repellent, craft, and fire. Mark Warren is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Georgia. At Medicine Bow, his nationally renowned wilderness school in the mountains of Dahlonega, GA, he teaches nature classes and primitive survival skills. In 1980, The National Wildlife Federation named him Georgia’s Conservation Educator of the Year. In 1998 Mark became the U.S. National Champion in whitewater canoeing, and in 1999 he won the World Championship Longbow title. Mark has written extensively about nature for local and national magazines and has researched Western frontier history for more than 50 years presenting at museums and cultural centers around the country. He has 18 traditionally published books. He has been honored by the Spur Awards, The Historical Novel Society, the Will Rogers Medallion Awards, The New Mexico – Arizona Book Awards, and in 2022 Mark was honored with a Georgia Author of the Year Award for his book Song of the Horseman (Literary Fiction Finalist.) This event is free and open to the public.
Cold Creek Soft Launch at Spring Lakes Golf Course
📍 Spring Lakes Golf Course
Cold Creek's soft launch at their new Spring Lakes Golf Course location. Come check out the new space, enjoy great food, and try a special drink menu — family and friends welcome, and the golf course is open too.
Ward Satterfield Solo
📍 Hamilton's Food & Spirits/Pizzeria
Ward Satterfield performs solo at Hamilton's, starting a little earlier than normal. Reservations available at 706-270-0467.
Pop-In Lunch at Cyra's - Simple Goodness
📍 Cyra's - Simple Goodness
One Degree Dalton's monthly Pop-In Lunch returns on July 15 at Cyra's - Simple Goodness. Great food, great company, and a chance to celebrate and connect with local businesses.
A Night with Aunt Betty & White Noise
📍 Crescent City Tavern
Two rock bands — Aunt Betty and White Noise — performing 4 sets of live rock music at Crescent City Tavern. Great food and Fireball on offer.
John Buckner Live at Hamilton's
📍 Hamilton's Food & Spirits/Pizzeria
John Buckner returns to Hamilton's Food & Spirits/Pizzeria for a live music night. Reservations recommended.
TnT Unearth: Resin Amber Fossils — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tuesday, June 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Mystery Gem Bath Bombs – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to make a bath bomb with a mystery gemstone hidden inside! Make one for yourself or as a gift for someone special! All supplies provided. Tuesday, June 23 @ 4:30 p.m. Resin Amber Fossils – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to replicate natural amber fossils using UV resin. Wear your amber as a necklace or use it as a keychain. All supplies provided. Tuesday, July 28 @ 4:30 p.m. Minecraft Night – Tweens and Teens are invited to a fun night of Minecraft gaming, crafts, and food, all while we watch along to the live-action movie! All supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.a
S'mores Bar
📍 Dalton State
A s'mores bar event hosted by Dalton State College campus activities.
Copa Mundial 2026: México vs Inglaterra – Octavos de Final
📍 Tacos La Doña
FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 watch party on a big screen. Free beer every time Mexico scores. $20 bucket of beers, tacos and food available.
Whitfield County America's 250th Celebration
📍 North Georgia Fair Grounds
Whitfield County is marking America’s 250th anniversary with a full lineup across the community. Join us Thursday, July 2nd, at the Dalton Fairgrounds (500 Legion Drive) from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm for the celebration—FREE admission, made completely possible through community sponsors! This event will feature food trucks, family activities, live music, and a drone show finale. Additional events include the time capsule opening, Liberty Tree planting, a downtown parade, and more! We hope to see you there!
TnT: Jurassic Movie Night — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tweens and Teens are invited to join us for a thrilling showing of a Jurassic movie, accompanied by themed crafts and food. All supplies provided. Tuesday, June 30 @ 4:30-6 p.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
TnT Unearth: Resin Amber Fossils — Tweens and Teens
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 6th to 12th grades. Tuesday, June 9 @ 4:30 p.m. Mystery Gem Bath Bombs – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to make a bath bomb with a mystery gemstone hidden inside! Make one for yourself or as a gift for someone special! All supplies provided. Tuesday, June 23 @ 4:30 p.m. Resin Amber Fossils – Tweens & Teens are invited to learn how to replicate natural amber fossils using UV resin. Wear your amber as a necklace or use it as a keychain. All supplies provided. Tuesday, July 28 @ 4:30 p.m. Minecraft Night – Tweens and Teens are invited to a fun night of Minecraft gaming, crafts, and food, all while we watch along to the live-action movie! All supplies provided. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.a
Juneteenth Gala
📍 Dalton Convention Center
Get ready to celebrate Juneteenth in style at the Dalton-Whitfield NAACP 2026 Gala—it's gonna be a night to remember! Dalton Whitfield NAACP 2026 Juneteenth Gala Welcome to the Dalton Whitfield NAACP 2026 Juneteenth Gala ! Join us for a night of celebration and reflection at the Dalton Convention Center . This in-person event will feature live music, delicious food, and inspiring speakers. Come together with the community to honor the history and significance of Juneteenth. Don't miss out on this special evening of unity and empowerment. Mark your calendars and get ready to enjoy a memorable Juneteenth Gala with us! Doors open at 5 PM. Cocktail hour (cash bar) is 5 PM-6 PM. The program begins at 6 PM.