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Alright, horn section lovers. 🎺 Big brass energy + classic rock vibes 🎤 Power ballads you definitely know by heart 🌆 This show is gonna be hard to say goodbye to Hint: You might just feel like… Off the Rails is the inspiration for staying out a little longer.

Are you getting excited for our first-ever Taste the Course?! So many exciting giveaways from our downtown restaurants, including GIFTCARDS from Cyra's or Table 43 for anyone who gets a hole in one while playing! ow.ly/PKzM50YT9RV

Alright, this one’s for the jazzy rock fans … A tribute that nails the acoustic magic of a legendary duo You might just feel like you could... "crash into this show." Hint: Hint: you definitely owned (or borrowed) one of their CDs back in the day Know it? Drop your guess. 👇

Here’s your first clue for Off the Rails: A six-piece crew with serious Southern soul Rock, blues, country, and a little bit of everything Hailing from just up the road in Tennessee Oh… and they’ve shared the stage with some pretty big names! Think you know who it is?

🎉 Family Fun Fest is back! Join us Saturday, May 2, from 1–5 PM at Burr Park for an afternoon of fun, laughter, and community. Bring the whole family and enjoy activities, entertainment, and more!

The Off the Rails lineup drops soon and trust us—you’re gonna want to clear your Fridays. 🎶🔥 Stay tuned… It's about to get loud.

In May 1864, General William T. Sherman made the Clisby Austin House his headquarters during the opening of the Atlanta Campaign. Now, you can experience it firsthand. On May 9, 2026, Sherman returns in a powerful living-history event. Tour Times: 10 AM, 12 PM, 2 PM, 4 PM

Prater’s Mill, established in 1855 on Coahulla Creek, was a water-powered grist mill that became central to rural life in Northwest Georgia. It grew into a full mill complex, served both armies during the Civil War, and today is a preserved historic site.

Do you consider yourself a grill master? Do you make some killer chicken? Enter Mountain Creek Harley-Davidson’s 2026 Cluck-Off, happening May 16th! Trophy and cash prizes for the TOP 3 competitors! Registration is open to the FIRST 10 competitors only! No entry fee!

Join the Creative Arts Guild on April 25, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Spigel Pavilion for brunch, drinks, live music, and raffles—all supporting arts in education. Celebrate International Sculpture Day with tours of the Robert T. Webb Sculpture Garden. 🎟 Tickets: $60!

Whitfield County was established in 1851 from Murray and Gordon counties to serve Northwest Georgia’s growing population. Dalton, a rising railroad hub, became the county seat, strengthening its role as the region’s political, economic, and social center.

Downtown Dalton Beach Bash! Celebrate Georgia Cities Week with a night of music and beach vibes in downtown! 🎶 Live music by Rubiks Groove 📅 April 24 | 🕡 6:30–9 PM 📍 Burr Park Grab your friends, wear your best beach attire, and dance the night away!

💰 Coin Show Weekend at the Dalton Convention Center! Join us for a fun, family-friendly weekend of coins, currency, and collectibles. Browse U.S. and foreign coins, paper money, gold, silver, and more from dealers across the region. 🎟 Free admission & parking

The Chetoogeta Mountain Tunnel, completed in 1850, was one of the South’s first major railroad tunnels, built by Irish immigrants for the Western & Atlantic Railroad. It spurred local growth and played a key role during the Great Locomotive Chase.

Dalton Falls Fun Center is turning 23! Join the celebration on Thursday, April 16, from 3–8 PM with FREE mini golf as a thank you for 23 amazing years! Enjoy laser tag, VR, and more — it’s the perfect afternoon of family fun. Come celebrate with us! 🎈

🔥 Family, food, and BACON! 🔥 Join us Saturday, April 18, starting at 11:00 AM for a day of fun with a Kids Zone, amazing BBQ, art & craft vendors, and plenty of delicious food and drinks. Bacon lovers — this is your place. Come get your fix!

🌸 Spring is in the air, and Downtown Dalton is ready to celebrate! Join us this Friday & Saturday for the annual Downtown Dalton Spring Open House. Enjoy fresh finds, special deals, and a fun weekend of shopping and strolling through your favorite local spots.

Don't forget the Peacock Festival this weekend at the North Georgia Fairgrounds! 📅 April 11–12, 2026 | 🕙 10 AM–5 PM daily 🎟 Admission: $5 | FREE for ages 10 & under

The Blunt House, built in 1848, is one of Dalton’s oldest homes and was owned by Ainsworth Emory Blunt, the city’s first mayor and postmaster. Used during the Civil War by both sides, it stayed in the family until 1978 and is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

Dalton began in 1837 as Cross Plains, a small crossroads community. In 1847, Edward Dalton White planned the town and secured its new name, Dalton. The arrival of the Western & Atlantic Railroad that year fueled growth, and by 1851 Dalton became the seat of Whitfield County.