GOLD RUSH
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
Shawn Mullins is coming home!
A benefit for the Golden Eagle Band
Join us for an evening of great music, friends and a shared legacy. Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and UNG alumnus Shawn Mullins ’91 returns to his alma mater for a special benefit concert on the opening night of the Gold Rush Days Festival in Dahlonega, GA. Joining Shawn on stage will be fellow UNG alumni, former cadets, and songwriters Wayne Baird ‘89 and James Corbin ‘02. All proceeds benefit the UNG Corps of Cadets Golden Eagle Band, Georgia’s oldest college marching band and one of our most enduring traditions.
Gold Rush Friday, October 16, 2026
7 PM Doors Open | 8 PM Show Starts
University of North Georgia - Hoag Student Center Auditorium
82 College Circle | Dahlonega, GA
Photo credit to David McClister
TICKET OPTIONS
General Admission $75
Includes entry to the show and a concert t-shirtVIP — Green Room Meet & Greet $150 - SOLD OUT!
Includes priority entry, concert t-shirt, seat in rows 1-2, post-show Green Room access, and one drink ticket
Can’t attend the concert?
You can still be a part of this historic night - Make a Gift Today!
*While supplies last
Ways to be part of this night
VIP Tickets -
SOLD OUT
Thank you to our sponsors!
Bandmaster (1 available) - $5,000
Drum Major (1 available) - $2,500
Bugler (4 available) - $1,000
Make a weekend of it — Gold Rush Days Festival
is that same weekend!
After the show, stay and celebrate! The legendary Gold Rush Days Festival takes over downtown Dahlonega on October 17 & 18, 2026 — and it is one of Georgia's most beloved fall traditions.
Gold Rush Days marks the site of America's first major gold rush, right here in Dahlonega in 1828. Each year, over 200 art and craft exhibitors and food vendors fill the Historic Public Square and surrounding district, drawing an estimated crowd of more than 200,000 visitors who come to soak up the fall foliage, the mountain air, and the festive energy that only Dahlonega can deliver.
Start your Gold Rush Weekend with Shawn Mullins on Friday night — and stay through the weekend for the fun!