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Next Fest

Everyone is invited to Next Fest where you can step onto any of Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s five distinctive campuses and experience the Power of Five in action. At Next Fest, we bridge education and access to spark curiosity, build confidence, and show you what’s possible.

  • Explore: Tour our campuses and dive into hands-on learning experiences.
  • Connect: Meet the inspiring faculty, staff, and students who shape our learning environment.
  • Free Fun: Enjoy live entertainment, delicious food, exciting giveaways, and family-friendly activities.

More details will be added when announced. 

For more info, contact Amanda Smith at Amanda.Smith@ung.edu or (678) 696-2988

Save The Dates | 2026-27

Blue Ridge: Tuesday, September 22 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Dahlonega: Saturday, November 7 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cumming: Thursday, March 4 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Oconee: Thursday, March 18 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

What to Expect: Blue Ridge

Next Fest 

Our community open house with free hands-on learning opportunities, food and fun!

Experience this campus from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tomato Sandwich Supper

An evening of good food and company. 

Enjoy all the fixing from 5:30 - 8 p.m.
University of North Georgia
56 Nighthawk Drive Blue Ridge, GA
30513

Partnership Opportunities

Powering What Comes Next

As a Next Fest sponsor, you do more than support a landmark series of events; you illuminate the pathways that lead to future innovation.

  • Discover: Meet the individuals, educators, and families shaping the future of North Georgia and beyond
  • Connect: Align your organization with community-wide initiatives that matter to your audience
  • Inspire: Directly support the workforce development pipelines and educational pathways that shape tomorrow's workforce

Next Fest Sponsors

North Georgia Hospital
Carrol Daniel
Jackson Electric

Photography & Video Notice

Photography and video recording will take place throughout Next Fest. By attending, you acknowledge that you may be photographed or recorded and that images and recordings may be used by the University of North Georgia for university communications, marketing, social media, websites and other promotional purposes.