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Leisure & Recreation
Leisure • Etowah River the Dawson County Arts Council, an
& RECREATION extraordinary non-profit organization
that is committed to fostering the arts.
Dawson County attracts please contact the Office of Tourism The “Old Rock School,” a 5,000 square-
everyone, from artists Development at 706-265-6278. foot building also known as the Bowen
to hikers, from history Center for the Arts, is the permanent
buffs to fashionistas, • ARTS & CULTURE • home of the Arts Council.
from golfers to festival- The Bowen Center for the Arts has
goers. You will find that At Dawson County’s heart and soul,
Dawson County offers a you will find the arts in all of their varied three galleries that house exhibits,
variety of fun things to forms. Fine art exhibits, local crafts, live classes and events for all ages.
see and do. performances, and more abound, for Children’s Theater, Annual Quilt
we are dedicated to the preservation Show, Luncheon at an Artful
R esidents and visitors alike of our culture and the growth of our Table, Spring Tea, artist receptions,
come to Dawsonville to community’s artistic foundation.
fill their leisure hours with Begin your explorations with musical performances, and
quality activities. Dawson a gift shop are ongoing events that
County attracts everyone, enrich the cultural and artistic spirit of
from artists to hikers, from history buffs Dawson County.
to fashionistas, from golfers to festival- Art in the Garden is an annual spring
goers. You will find that Dawson County event hosted by the Arts Council.
offers a variety of fun things to see and Artists, food and plant vendors, musical
do. Whatever your interest, you can entertainment, and children’s activities
indulge in it in Dawson County over a make this a fun family event.
visit, or for those fortunate enough to
be enjoying an active retirement, any The Dawson County Arts Council
day of the week. To embark on your new supports the county schools’ art,
Dawson County life, we have compiled music, and drama departments.
a list of some of our most popular Student art is displayed at the Bowen
attractions. For more information, Center, and scholarships and a junior
internship program give students an
opportunity to explore and develop
their love of the arts. Memberships are
welcome, admission is free. Hours are
10 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday through Friday,
Saturday noon-4 p.m. 334 Highway 9
North., Dawsonville, 706-216-2787 (ARTS),
www.dawsonarts.org
• FINE & FUNKY •
Make a weekend trip to Around Back
at Rocky’s Place and select your favorite
whimsical piece by well-known folk
artists from around the Southeast. 3631
Highway 53 East, Dawsonville, 706-265-6030,
www.aroundbackatrockysplace.com
• FESTIVALS & FAIRS •
The Annual Mountain Moonshine
Festival has been enticing thousands
of visitors to downtown Dawsonville
during the fourth weekend of October
for more than 40 years. A massive car
show, art, food, live entertainment, and
more will entrance adults and children
alike. This is a a great time to check out
Dawson County’s newly established
legal moonshine distillery, adjacent to
the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in the
Dawsonville Municipal Complex.
9 Dawson County Chamber of Commerce • 706-265-6278 • www.dawson.org
