NextFest
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
Gainesville: Saturday, August 29 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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.
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
