 Dahlonega, Georgia Schedule
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Pavilion Main Stage | ||
Friday | ||
| 3:00 4:00 5:00 6:30 8:00 | Trail Fest 2013 Kicks Off Three Arrows music Dr. Robert Fuller Buzzard Mountain Boys and Georgia Pick and Bow Trailblazer's Ball with Poulet Surprise and Three Arrows | Welcome and opening Music "Boots Not Required for This Trail: Paddling to the Gulf and Back by Canoe" Bluegrass, Folk, and fun! Move to Woodmen of the World for Square and Contra Dancing ($7 min donation to GA Pick and Bow program, no experience necessary) |
Saturday | ||
| 8:00 9:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 4:00 5:00 7:00 | Yoga in the Park Open Mike Mark Warren Judy Linn Thru Hiker Panel Ron Cooper Three Arrows Amy Allen Empty Bottle String Band Warren Doyle | Greet the morning Bring your stories, poems, and songs about the trail and hiking "Cherokee Foods, Medicines, and Craft Materials Still Abound Along the Appalachian Trail" Music Join our panel of past thru hikers as they answer questions and lend their unique perspective to the different approaches to spending 4 to 6 months on the trail "A Comanche Indian's Journey on the Cherokee Trail of Tears" Bluegrass fusion "Summoning the Mountains: Pilgrimage into Forty" A young Old Time String Band Move to Woodmen of the World for Warren Doyle, current Thru Hike completion record holder |
Sunday | ||
| 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 1:00 2:00 3:00 | Yoga in the Park Valencia Morris, US Forest Service Open Mike Empty Bottle String Band Jennifer Pharr Davis Thru Hiker Panel Closing Music | Greet the morning "Bear in Mind" Bring your stories, poems, and songs about the trail and hiking A young Old Time String Band Current AT Thru Hike speed record holder Join our panel of past thru hikers as they answer questions and lend their unique perspective to the different approaches to spending 4 to 6 months on the trail Music |
Woodmen of the World | ||
Friday | ||
| 8:00 | Trailblazer's Ball with Poulet Surprise and Three Arrows | Square and Contra Dancing with caller Walter Daves ($7 min donation to GA Pick and Bow program, no experience necessary) "This music and dancing will make you smile so much, your face will hurt!" |
Saturday | ||
| 10:00 11:00 12:30 1:30 3:00 4:00 5:00 7:00 8:45 | Northstar Bikes Flip, Flop, Flippin Northstar Bikes Julie Judkins, Appalachian Trail Conservancy Valencia Morris, US Forest Service Amanda Newton, UNG Predator Beetle Lab Northstar Bikes Warren Doyle Warren Doyle | "Nutrition" AT Thru Hike Documentary focusing on the characters on the trail "Running" "The Appalachian Trail" "Bear in Mind" "How Outdoor Enthusiasts Aid in Stopping the Spread of Invasive Species and Preserving Our Native Environment" "Bike Maintenance 1" "34,000 Miles of Trail Stories (storytelling session)" "The Appalachian Trail" |
Sunday | ||
| 9:00 10:00 11:00 12:30 1:30 2:30 | Northstar Bikes Murray Lamb, Thru Hiker The Walkumentary Amy Allen Amanda Newton, UNG Predator Beetle Lab David Bark | "Bike Maintenance 2" "Hike For Yourself" Continental Divide Trail Thru Hike documentary "Your Successful Thru Hike" "How Outdoor Enthusiasts Aid in Stopping the Spread of Invasive Species and Preserving Our Native Environment" "10 Ways to Lighten Your Backpack" |
Activities See the Activities Page for details Sign up for all activities at the Trail Fest Booth 5K Run registration at Lake Zwerner | ||
Thursday | ||
| 8:00 | Appalachian Trail Trivia at Shenanigans Irish Pub | Two rounds of Trivia about the Appalachian Trail Prizes for the round winners and doorprizes |
Saturday | ||
| 9:00 10:00 1:00 2:00 2:00 2:30 All Day | 5K Trail Run/Walk Findley Gold Mine Tour Findley Gold Mine Tour Beginner Mountain Bike Ride Advanced Mountain Bike Ride Historic Dahlonega Square Walking Tour Canoe and kayak trips on your own | >Lake Zwerner; awards for age categories; register onsite at Lake Zwerner or online at: https://dahlonegatrailfest.org/5krun.html The Findley Gold Mine was one of Dahlonega's most famous and productive mines for almost a century. The Findley Gold Mine was one of Dahlonega's most famous and productive mines for almost a century. Bring your own bike Bring your own bike Led by local historian Hal Williams, includes the Diving Bell 20% Trail Fest discount at Appalachian Outfitters on the Chestatee River 1 mile from downtown |
Sunday | ||
| 10:00 11:00 11:00 1:00 All Day | Beginner Bike Ride Historic Dahlonega Square Walking Tour Hike on the Appalachian Trail Beginner Backpacking Trip on the AT Canoe and kayak trips on your own | Bring your own bike Led by local historian Hal Williams, includes the Diving Bell Guided hike from Woody Gap to Ramrock Mountain, views of Atlanta and Stone Mountain on clear days Guided backpack for adult beginners. 3 miles each way from Woodys Gap. Advanced registration required. 20% Trail Fest discount at Appalachian Outfitters on the Chestatee River 1 mile from downtown |
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