No ticket listed
- The organisers' 2026 schedule shows no ticket or admission price for the Lighting of the Square, the parade, the Christmas Market or Kid's Day. Old Fashioned Christmas committee schedule
- Santa photos are free, according to the organisers. Old Fashioned Christmas committee schedule
- The December 21 family movie at the Holly Theatre is listed as free. Old Fashioned Christmas committee schedule
What costs money
| What | Price as listed | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|
| Annie at the Holly Theater | Adults $35, students and children $15 (as listed Oct 12, 2026) | The Holly Theater |
| A Christmas Carol at The Menagerie Theatre | $25, seniors and students $20 (as listed Oct 12, 2026) | The Menagerie Theatre |
| Carriage rides | Not published for 2026 | Ask at the Visitors Center |
| Parking | Free in the public lots and, on evenings and weekends, the university deck | See the parking guide |
Prices change. The theater prices above are from the visitors bureau’s listings on the date shown, and the theaters have the final word.
Annie at the Holly Theater
Published for 2026The Holly Theatre Company's December musical.
Adults $35, students and children $15 (as listed Oct 12, 2026) Source: Discover Dahlonega event listing
A Christmas Carol at The Menagerie Theatre
Published for 2026A stage production of the Dickens story.
$25, seniors and students $20 (as listed Oct 12, 2026) Source: Discover Dahlonega event listing
Free family movie at the Holly Theatre
Published for 2026A free family film. The organisers name it as The Santa Clause, rated PG.
Free Source: Old Fashioned Christmas committee schedule
The July event with a similar name
- A ticketed fan event called Christmas in a Small Town was held at the University of North Georgia in July 2025. It is a separate event from the December celebration on the square. Garden & Gun
Searches for tickets, prices and a three-day schedule usually mean that summer convention. It has its own organiser and its own site. Nothing on the December schedule requires a pass.
Is this the official site?
No. This is an independent guide. The organising committee’s schedule is linked at the bottom of every page here, and it is the place to confirm any date before you travel.
Do I need tickets for Christmas in Dahlonega?
The organisers' 2026 schedule shows no ticket or admission price for the Lighting of the Square, the parade, the Christmas Market or Kid's Day, and Santa photos are free. Theater shows are ticketed by the theaters. A separate fan convention held in July is ticketed and is a different event.
Is it free to see Santa?
Yes. The organiser describes it as a chance to take a free photo and share Christmas wishes.
Is parking free in downtown Dahlonega?
The downtown authority describes 300 free spaces on and around the Public Square, three free lots with 140 spaces, and the UNG parking deck as free on evenings and weekends. Spaces around the square have a 3-hour limit enforced 8 AM to 5 PM on weekdays.
Source: Downtown Dahlonega
Is this the official Old Fashioned Christmas website?
No. Christmas Dahlonega is an independent visitor guide published by Gold Peach Realty. The organising committee's own site is christmasindahlonega.com, and we link to its schedule on every page.
Dates can change. The organisers have the final word: Official Old Fashioned Christmas schedule
