Gold Rush Weekend
The UNG Alumni Association invites you to one of North Georgia’s greatest Fall Festivals, Gold Rush.
Gold Rush Weekend Schedule 2024
*Note: All events are subject to change
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16th Annual Major Kevin Jenrette Memorial Scholarship Golf Tournament
Hampton Golf Village, Cumming, GA
Start time is 9:00 AMSigma Chi Fraternity Reunites
Alumni House Patio
70 Alumni Drive
6:00 - 9:00 PM20 Under 40 Honoree Reception
Presented by the UNG Young Alumni Board
(By Invitation Only)
Dining Hall Banquet Room
6:00 PM -
Greek Life Meeting Facility Proposal
All Fraternity & Sorority Alumni are invited to a presentation hosted by President Mike Shannon, to learn about a proposal for a Greek Life Meeting Facility.
1:00 - 2:00 pm
Hoag Student Center
All Greek alumni are invited, regardless of whether or not your chapter is currently recognized at UNG.Cadet Leadership Academy Update
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Hoag Student Center A-B-C Meeting Rooms
Open to all UNG Alumni, parents, and friends - Registration opens in late August and is encouraged but not required.
(Register with Reunion or Alumni Mixer registrations)Gold Rush Parade
3:00 PM - Dahlonega Square
The Corps of Cadets will march in the parade.Alumni Association Annual Gold Rush All-Alumni Mixer
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Alumni House Patio
Heavy appetizers and two drink tickets per guest
Complimentary for each active UNGAA member and their guest
$15 per inactive UNGAA member and $15 per guest
Registration opens on Sunday, October 1st
(Reunion participants: register for the mixer when registering for your reunion)Kappa Lambda Chapter of Sigma Kappa
6:00 - 9:00 PM
Achasta Club House
639 Birch River Drive
Dahlonega, GA 30533Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Reunion
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Convocation Center Multi-Purpose Room
180 Alumni Drive
Dahlonega, GA 30533Class of 1994 - 30th Reunion
(Class of 1993 & 1995 are invited as well)
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Pine Valley
3757 Dawsonville Hwy.
Dahlonega, GA 30533Class of 1984 - 40th Reunion
(Classes of 1983 & 1985 are invited as well)
7:00 - 10:00 PM
Alumni House Front Lawn
70 Alumni Drive
Dahlonega, GA 30533
Wanting to stay all weekend? Check out our list of accommodations.
UNG Alumni Association Annual
Gold Rush All Alumni Mixer
Join us at the annual Gold Rush All Alumni Mixer hosted by the UNG Alumni Association.
Saturday, October 19, 2024
4:00 - 7:00 PM
Alumni House Patio
Heavy Appetizers and two drink tickets per guest
Complimentary for each active UNGAA member and their guest
$15 per non-active UNGAA member and per guest
Registration opens on Tuesday, October 1st
(Reunion participants: register for the Mixer when registering for your reunion)
Gold Rush Days Festival
Gold Rush Days are always held the third full weekend in October. It is a time for thousands to come and see fall colors peaking and celebrate Dahlonega’s 1828 discovery of gold. Over 200 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors gather around the Public Square and Historic District in support of this annual event. It is estimated that a crowd of over 200,000 visits over the weekend to join in the fun and excitement!
