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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| 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Replica of Famous Bayeux Tapestry on View |
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| Various | Commissioning Cadets Mentoring |
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| 3 - 4:30 p.m. | National Service Leadership Track Mentoring |
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| Time | Activity | Location/Address | Event Type |
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| 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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| Time | Activity | Location/Address | Event Type |
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| 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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| Time | Activity | Location/Address | Event Type |
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| 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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