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2026 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Spring Farm Fest

To Be Announced

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Group Bike Ride

Saturday, May 23, 2026

This annual 25, 50 and 100K bike ride through the scenic Piedmont is an event you won't want to miss! Check in with Gold Hill Historic Preservation Society at www.ghhps.org for more info on this event.

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Gold Rush Arts &  Crafts Festival

Saturday, May 2, 2026, 10 AM - 5 PM

An annual favorite! Shop 60+ arts and crafts vendors alongside the village shops. 

Link to Vendor Application:  

2026 Gold Rush Festival Vendor Application  

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Fall Farm Fest

To Be Announced

Get ready for fall this September with farm fest! Pumpkins, corn stalks, fresh produce, local meats, and more!

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Founder's Day

Saturday, September 26, 2026

A day of fun for the whole family - enjoy a parade, vendors, food trucks, live music, exhibits, demonstrations and more!

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Village Ghost Walk

To Be Announced

Tickets, $5 purchased at the Arbor, 5-6 p.m.

CASH ONLY

The haints and haunts are back by popular demand!  Local ghost stories will be told by area storytellers in the village itself around the shops! Get your tickets the night of the walk at the Arbor!

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Trick or Treat in the Village

Saturday, October31, 2026; 11 A.M.-5 P.M.

Looking for something fun this Halloween? Take your kids trick or treating at each village shop!

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Lighting of the Fall Fires

Saturday, November 21, 2026, 5:30-9:00 p.m.

As we close out the Fall season, you won't want to miss the Lighting of the Fall Fires. While bonfires are lit around town and shops are open late, purchase tickets at www.ghhps.org to turn your gold nuggets into treats of all kinds!

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December 5,6, 12, 13, and 19

Christmas in the Village is always magical - come see Santa, shop local for holiday gifts, enjoy all kinds of treats, and more.

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