All Upcoming Events

2026 TOGKF North America Spring Gasshuku

📍 International Okinawan Cultural Education Center

2026 TOGKF North America Spring Gasshuku With Kuramoto Sensei and Yonezato Sensei from Okinawa Adult training will be held at the Ten Chi Jin Dojo June 4-7 Adult training will begin Thursday morning, June 4th, and continue through Sunday morning, June 7th. Thurs, Fri, and Sat training session times: Session 1 is from 10:00 am until noon, and Session 2 is from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Sunday: 10:00 am-1:00 pm Youth training will be on Friday evening, June 5, from 2:00 pm until 4:00 pm, and Saturday morning, from 10:00 am until noon, at the new Varnell Community Center across from the dojo. Travel: We are in the suburbs of Dalton. Unless you want to spend money on Uber and taxis, you should consider renting a car. From the Chattanooga Airport to the dojo is about 22 miles. From the host hotel to the dojo is about 15 minutes. Host Hotel: The Carpentry Hotel. Their physical address is 204 West Cuyler Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Their web address is https://thecarpentryhotel.com or (706) 529-3040. I have negotiated a $189 nightly group rate under TOGKF-North America. The host hotel is within walking distance of all nightlife and restaurants. The Sayonara Party will be held at Hamilton's, located at 243 North Hamilton Street, Dalton, GA 30720. Afterward, head on over to their sister venue, Crescent City, for more drinks, dancing, and live music!

Downtown Dalton Farmers Market

📍 Downtown Dalton

Fresh local produce, baked goods, handmade crafts, and live music every Saturday morning on Pentz Street. Bring the family and support local growers!

BettyWhite Night! Aunt Betty & White Noise

📍 Crescent City Tavern

Live music performance featuring Aunt Betty & White Noise.

Black Cat Moon

📍 Crescent City Tavern

Live music performance by Black Cat Moon.

DJ Chase

📍 Crescent City Tavern

DJ Chase performs at Crescent City Tavern.

Rock City Rockers

📍 Crescent City Tavern

Live music performance by Rock City Rockers.

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!

Off The Rails – Pops in Burr Park

FREE ADMISSION! CELEBRATE AMERICA'S 250TH WITH US! Part of the Off the Rails Summer Concert Series and presented by the Creative Arts Guild, Pops in Burr Park brings together the talent of professional musicians & vocalists, pre-professional dancers of Ballet Dalton, and community members to present this FREE performance in celebration of Independence Day and America's 250th! Made popular by the Boston Pops, "pops" is a collection of popular semi-classical orchestral arrangements performed in celebration of the July 4th holiday by different groups around the country. Pops in Burr Park features live music by the Creative Arts Guild Chamber Orchestra & Guest Vocalists, an appearance by dancers of Ballet Dalton, and a community kids choir. *FREE ADMISSION *FREE Kids Craft Area open from 5:30 to 8:00pm *Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and Drinks For Sale starting at 5:30 *Glow-in-the-Dark Goodies For Sale starting at 5:30 *Live Music By the Creative Arts Guild Chamber Orchestra *Appearance by Creative Arts Guild Community Kids Choir *Appearance by Dancers from Ballet Dalton

Dalton's 68th Annual 4th of July Celebration

📍 North Georgia Fair Grounds

This year’s event is shaping up to be our biggest and best yet! Join us at the North Georgia Fairgrounds for a full day of contests, games, live music, and, of course, an unbelievable fireworks show at dark.