HemlockFest is a non-profit, family-friendly, music, arts & crafts, and environmental education festival held each year the first full weekend in November. Our goal is to raise awareness about, and funds supporting research in, the battle to save North Georgia’s hemlock trees from the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid.
Unfortunately, we have been unsuccessful in locating a suitable venue for 2023. The organizing team is currently evaluating a venue near Dahlonega, with the hope that we can be ready for an awesome event in November 2024. We will be sending out calls for assistance to develop the property via email to the Lumpkin Coalition email list, so please stand by and join us as we we continue to work to save the Hemlocks!
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LATEST NEWS
- Looking Forward to Hemlockfest 2024Unfortunately, we have been unsuccessful in locating a suitable venue for 2023. The organizing team is currently evaluating a venue near Dahlonega, with the hope …
- Calling all volunteers! Help out with a great cause!The HemlockFest crew is still in need of volunteers to help with setup, during the festival, and post festival. Enjoy a full weekend of music …
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- HemlockFest Also Supports Restoration of the American ChestnutOne really cool aspect of HemlockFest is the support the festival provides to restoration efforts for the American chestnut. So, what’s that about? Chestnuts? Until …
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HemlockFest is brought to you by the Lumpkin Coalition
The Hemlock Problem
The Hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) is killing Georgia’s beautiful Hemlocks. This exotic aphid-like insect from Asia infests Hemlocks, sucks their sap, and kills them in 3-6 years.
Why You Should Care
The shade from Hemlock trees keep streams cool enough for the fish (particularly trout) to live, and help keep stream banks stable, preventing erosion. The hemlock also provides food and shelter for wild animals and birds.
The Plan
Read more about the Lumpkin Coalition’s plan to preserve the Hemlocks and combat the hemlock woolly adelgid! Visit their website at https://lumpkincoalition.org.
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