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FCA Bible Study
📍 Dalton State
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Bible Study open to students.
Sensory Playtime — Children
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to children 0-4 years old. Low lights, soothing sounds and stimulating play to enrich the motor skills of little ones. Mondays in June @ 11 a.m. Mondays in July @ 11 a.m. Monday August 3 @ 11 a.m. Monday, October 5 @ 11 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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.
Face Mug Workshop
📍 Creative Arts Guild
The Bandy Heritage Center, Creative Arts Guild, and Prater’s Mill Foundation are proud to partner with Jayme Laney of Laney Pottery to present a Face Mug Workshop! Many people are familiar with the distinctive folk pottery tradition of face jugs, which have been made in North Georgia for nearly two centuries. The face mug workshop will provide students with the opportunity to participate in a modern twist on a historic North Georgia folk pottery tradition by gaining hands-on experience sculpting a unique face of their choice onto clay coffee mugs. This class is a morning session which will last two and a half hours total. Each student will be given a large stoneware clay mug and additional clay, and using clay sculpting tools, shown how to sculpt a face onto the mug. Each student will have the opportunity to create a face mug, which will be fired in a kiln by their instructor after the workshop and mailed to their address. All necessary equipment and supplies will be provided by the instructor. This class is suitable for ages thirteen and up; students under eighteen must have an accompanying adult present at all times. No prior knowledge of or experience with pottery making is necessary.
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.
Page Turners Book Club — Adults (Spanish interpreter present)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Recommend your favorite titles, vote for the group's pick on Bookclubs, and join us for a heartfelt discussion at the next meeting. Thursday, August 6 @ 5:30 p.m. — National Sisters Day – This months book club celebrates the powerful bonds between sisters and chosen sisters. These stories explore loyalty, rivalry, sacrifice and the complicated love that ties women together. " Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott. Thursday, September 3 @ 5:30 p.m. Join us as we explore a powerful story about mental health, relationships and the challenges people may face beneath the surface. September Book: "The Wedding People" by Alison Espach. Thursday, October 1 @ 5:30 p.m. Murder, mystery and masterful storytelling await. Join us as we follow the clues, uncover hidden motives, and see if we can solve the case before the final reveal. October boo; "A Murder is Announced: A Miss Marple Mystery" by Agatha Christie. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Pasta Airplane Painting – Color a dried lasagna noodle and use it as the airplane’s wings! . Monday, August 24 @ 4 p.m. Friendship Bracelet . Bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet together. Monday, September 21 @ 4 p.m. Apple-pie Scented Play Dough . Children will mix, knead, and shape their own fall-themed play dough. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
63rd Annual Festival of Fine Arts Crafts
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Night Tunnel Tours
📍 Tunnel Hill Heritage Center
Our best event is back this year, and this time we are doing it 2 nights!! Join us for a spine-tingling adventure as we delve into the dark and foreboding Tunnel at night! Legend has it that the spirits of the past still linger in our abandoned tunnel, once traversed by trains that rumbled through the darkness, carrying the echoes of forgotten whispers and unspoken fears. Walking through the darkness, you’ll feel the weight of history and the whispers of the dead. This unique event is perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and those who dare to venture into the unknown. But be warned: the shadows can be deceiving, and the silence can be unsettling. Tickets are $13 per person, and kids 5 and under are free.
63rd Annual Festival of Fine Arts Crafts
📍 Creative Arts Guild
Night Tunnel Tours
📍 Tunnel Hill Heritage Center
Our best event is back this year, and this time we are doing it 2 nights!! Join us for a spine-tingling adventure as we delve into the dark and foreboding Tunnel at night! Legend has it that the spirits of the past still linger in our abandoned tunnel, once traversed by trains that rumbled through the darkness, carrying the echoes of forgotten whispers and unspoken fears. Walking through the darkness, you’ll feel the weight of history and the whispers of the dead. This unique event is perfect for thrill-seekers, history buffs, and those who dare to venture into the unknown. But be warned: the shadows can be deceiving, and the silence can be unsettling. Tickets are $13 per person, and kids 5 and under are free.
Dalton Bridal and Quince Show
📍 Dalton Convention Center
Celebrate love, family, and unforgettable milestones at our Wedding & Quinceañera Expo! Discover top local vendors, stunning fashion, elegant decor, cakes, photography, entertainment, and everything you need to plan your dream celebration all in one place. Whether you’re planning a magical quinceañera or the perfect wedding day, this expo is your one-stop inspiration destination.
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
Google Forms — Adults ( Spanish Interpreter Available)
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to adults 18 and older. Learn how to use Google Forms to create and share interactive questionnaires, surveys, and quizzes in this class. Wednesday, September 9 @ 11:30 a.m. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
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
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Monday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Pasta Airplane Painting – Color a dried lasagna noodle and use it as the airplane’s wings! . Monday, August 24 @ 4 p.m. Friendship Bracelet . Bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet together. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.
Tufted Book Signing
📍 Dalton Freight Depot
Meet Rachel Smalley, author of "Tufted: the stitch and story of Catherine Evans Whitener", a new children's book exploring the story of Catherine Evans Whitener who helped Dalton become "Peacock Alley" and later, the "Carpet Capital of the World".
Live Improv Comedy at the Creative Arts Guild
📍 Creative Arts Guild
The Fine Art of Making It Up: A Celebration of the Creative Arts Join us at the Creative Arts Guild as we draw inspiration from every corner of the artistic world (and you, the audience) to create a completely unscripted and hilarious show. Every scene is original. Every performance is one of a kind. And like all great art, nobody is entirely sure what it means.
Kids Library Lab
📍 Northwest Georgia Regional Library
Open to 1st-5th grades. Come and learn to make a variety of crafts. Monday, July 13 @ 2 p.m Soil Explorers. Learn about our decomposer friend, the worm, and build a worm hotel. Monday, July 27 @ 2 p.m. Pasta Paleontology. Kids will become paleontologists and create their own dino skeletons out of pasta. Monday, August 10 @ 4 p.m. Pasta Airplane Painting – Color a dried lasagna noodle and use it as the airplane’s wings! . Monday, August 24 @ 4 p.m. Friendship Bracelet . Bring your bestie and make a friendship bracelet together. Disclaimer: All aspects of in-person programming are subject to change based on health crisis guidelines and procedures.