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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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!


Thursday, September 19, 2024

Time Activity Location/Address Event Type
9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Replica of Famous Bayeux Tapestry on View

Convocation Center

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Various Commissioning Cadets Mentoring

Military Leadership Center (MLC)

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3 - 4:30 p.m. National Service Leadership Track Mentoring

MLC

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Friday, September 20, 2024

Time Activity Location/Address Event Type
1:30 p.m. POW/MIA Ceremony Purcell Plaza
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2 - 4 p.m. Link up of Cadet Specialty Unit  Various
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6 - 6:45 p.m. Rally Point (Social) Convocation Center Rm 218
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7 - 9 p.m. First Call with Guest Speaker, Medal of Honor Recipient, Major General James Livingston, USMC (Retired) Convocation Center
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7 - 9 p.m. Presentation of NGCCA Senior Belt Buckles Convocation Center
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Saturday, September 21, 2024

Time Activity Location/Address Event Type
8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Dahlonega Farmer's Market Hancock Park
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10 a.m. Pickin on the Porch at Vickery House Vickery House
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10 a.m Cadet Parade Review Drill Field
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11 a.m – 12:30 p.m. Planetarium Show Health & Science Building
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11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Eat Like Nigel Dining Hall
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11:45 a.m – 12:15 p.m. Institute for Peak Performance News Conference and Reveal Memorial Gym
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12:30 p.m. Get the Scoop with President Shannon - Ice Cream Social Dining Hall - Upper Dining Space
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1 – 2 p.m. Pickin’ on the Porch Vickery House
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2 - 4 p.m.

UNG Soccer Tailgate with activities for Future Nighthawks

Note: Shuttle Service to soccer Games and Tailgate will be available for pickup and drop off at the UNG Dining Hall

Parking Lots between Soccer Complex and Baseball Field
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2 p.m. UNG Men's Soccer vs Georgia Southwestern UNG Soccer Complex
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2 - 4 p.m. Appalachian Jam on the Square UNG Soccer Complex
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2 - 4 p.m. Link up of Company & Cadet Alumni More details to come
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4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Ice Cream Eating Contest Hosted By Kilwins Ice Cream

The winner receives FREE ice cream for a year!

Dahlonega Square

Kilwins Shop

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4:30 p.m. UNG Women’s Soccer vs. USC Aiken UNG Soccer Complex
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5:30 p.m.

Distinguished Military Student Dinner & Program

*$40-60 

Cottrell Center, Banquet Room
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7 - 11 p.m. NGCCA Social American Legion, Dahlonega
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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Time Activity Location/Address Event Type
1 p.m.

Alumni/Cadet Golf

*$75 per person (min)

Achasta Golf Club
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1 - 5 p.m.

Alumni/Cadet Sporting Clays

Etowah Valley Sporting Clays
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