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Bear on the Square offers sights, sounds of mountain life
Dahlonega festival, now in its 20th year, continues Sunday
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Chase Wendell, 7, pans for gold Saturday with the help of Weekend Gold Miners’ member Don Vincent at the Bear on the Square Mountain Festival in Dahlonega. - photo by HAILEY VAN PARYS
DAHLONEGA — Whether you’re a young ’un or an oldie but a goodie, the Bear on the Square Mountain Festival has something to offer. The annual mountain cultural festival continues today in Dahlonega. The event blends the tunes of bluegrass music with various folk art for sale, as well as demonstrations on various folk art techniques.