Family Day 2024
Family Day is an annual event where students are able to share their experiences at UNG with their families and guests. Enjoy a casual, self-paced day on and around the Dahlonega campus.
Note: We ask that all participants pre-register and complete the online liability waivers prior to arriving to campus.
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Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
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Location: Dahlonega Campus - Hoag Student Center Patio
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Parking: Guests are encouraged to park in the Recreation Center Parking Deck. Overflow parking will be available behind Newton Oakes in Lot 16 and at the Convocation Center in Lot 52.
- Lodging: Locations options are available in Dahlonega and nearby Dawsonville.
Schedule & Activities
Family Day coincides with the Boar's Head Corps Alumni Weekend. Find more information about Boar's Head Corps Alumni Weekend and local events in Dahlonega.
This schedule shows all events that will be happening around our students, Corps of Cadets, and alumni!
| Time | Activity | Location/Address | Event Type |
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| Time 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Activity Replica of Famous Bayeux Tapestry on View | Location/Address | Event Type
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| Time Various | Activity Commissioning Cadets Mentoring | Location/Address | Event Type
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| Time 3 - 4:30 p.m. | Activity National Service Leadership Track Mentoring | Location/Address | Event Type
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| Time 1:30 p.m. | Activity POW/MIA Ceremony | Location/Address Purcell Plaza | Event Type
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| Time 2 - 4 p.m. | Activity Link up of Cadet Specialty Unit | Location/Address Various | Event Type
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| Time 6 - 6:45 p.m. | Activity Rally Point (Social) | Location/Address Convocation Center Rm 218 | Event Type
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| Time 7 - 9 p.m. | Activity First Call with Guest Speaker, Medal of Honor Recipient, Major General James Livingston, USMC (Retired) | Location/Address Convocation Center | Event Type
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| Time 7 - 9 p.m. | Activity Presentation of NGCCA Senior Belt Buckles | Location/Address Convocation Center | Event Type
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| Time | Activity | Location/Address | Event Type |
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| Time 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Activity Dahlonega Farmer's Market | Location/Address Hancock Park | Event Type
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| Time 10 a.m. | Activity Pickin on the Porch at Vickery House | Location/Address Vickery House | Event Type
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| Time 10 a.m | Activity Cadet Parade Review | Location/Address Drill Field | Event Type
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| Time 11 a.m – 12:30 p.m. | Activity Planetarium Show | Location/Address Health & Science Building | Event Type
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| Time 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. | Activity Eat Like Nigel | Location/Address Dining Hall | Event Type
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| Time 11:45 a.m – 12:15 p.m. | Activity Institute for Peak Performance News Conference and Reveal | Location/Address Memorial Gym | Event Type
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| Time 12:30 p.m. | Activity Get the Scoop with President Shannon - Ice Cream Social | Location/Address Dining Hall - Upper Dining Space | Event Type
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| Time 1 – 2 p.m. | Activity Pickin’ on the Porch | Location/Address Vickery House | Event Type
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| Time 2 - 4 p.m. | Activity
UNG Soccer Tailgate with activities for Future Nighthawks Note: Nighthawks Express Shuttle Service to soccer Games and Tailgate will be available for pickup and drop off at the UNG Dining Hall |
Location/Address Parking Lots between Soccer Complex and Baseball Field | Event Type
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| Time 2 p.m. | Activity UNG Men's Soccer vs Georgia Southwestern | Location/Address UNG Soccer Complex | Event Type
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| Time 2 - 4 p.m. | Activity Appalachian Jam on the Square | Location/Address UNG Soccer Complex | Event Type
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| Time 2 - 4 p.m. | Activity Link up of Company & Cadet Alumni | Location/Address More details to come | Event Type
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| Time 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Activity
Ice Cream Eating Contest Hosted By Kilwins Ice Cream The winner receives FREE ice cream for a year! |
Location/Address
Dahlonega Square Kilwins Shop |
Event Type
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| Time 4:30 p.m. | Activity UNG Women’s Soccer vs. USC Aiken | Location/Address UNG Soccer Complex | Event Type
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| Time 5:30 p.m. | Activity
Distinguished Military Student Dinner & Program *$40-60 |
Location/Address Cottrell Center, Banquet Room | Event Type
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| Time 7 - 11 p.m. | Activity NGCCA Social | Location/Address American Legion, Dahlonega | Event Type
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| Time | Activity | Location/Address | Event Type |
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| Time 1 p.m. | Activity
Alumni/Cadet Golf *$75 per person (min) |
Location/Address Achasta Golf Club | Event Type
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| Time 1 - 5 p.m. | Activity
Alumni/Cadet Sporting Clays |
Location/Address Etowah Valley Sporting Clays | Event Type
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