Dolly Dash

Did you know that Dolly was married in Ringgold? She sure was. Ringgold loves Dolly and we will celebrate with the Dolly Day including our first annual Dolly Dash 5k & 1 mile fun run / walk in Downtown Ringgold Georgia. 

Friday May 12-
Packet pick up 4-7pm at Kayak Ringgold
272 Emberson Dr Ringgold, GA -More info below

Saturday May 13?
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:
8AM- PACKET PICK UP

• 9am- Dolly Dash 5k starts. The 1 mile fun walk will start right after. 
• 9:30am- Second 5k Heat starts
• ?9am-11pm- Chasity Baugh and band playing live music 
• 10:30am- Race awards will start 
• 11am- Dolly line dancing in the fountain park area 
• 11-2pm- Petting zoo 
• 12-7pm-Dolly Carriage rides
• 12pm- Dolly look alike contest (DJ Dea) Emcee Rhonda Swaney  and Kelly Bomar judged by LIFT youth center- 
• 1pm- Dolly Karaoke and Dolly trivia
• 1pm-3pm-Dolly Paint at Caffeine Addicts 
• 2:30pm-3:30pm- local talent closing out Karaoke 
• 3pm- Dolly Coat of many colors kids fashion show at Caffeine Addicts put on by Sweet and Sassy boutique- 10 signed up so far. 
• 5pm-Courtney Daly and band will start on stage Lafayette street

 

• Dolly's favorite scavenger hunt/match game. Match the store with the favorite item.
• Dolly Art contest Public vote! All day event Ringgold Art Gallery 
• Dolly Selfie Booths       

Food vendors...Crepes set up next to Caffeine addicts, Fresh pink lemonade by Caffeine addicts, Choo choo BBQ food truck, Cotton candy next to A fern and a feather, Sapphire Belle cookies Sweet and Sassy, LaGennas Rolling Cantina food truck, Kona Ice, and Retro Sno at dWelling.  

AWARDS
AGE GROUP TOP 3
Masters
Grand Masters
Sr Grand Masters
OVERALL TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE
BEST DRESSED DOLLY

THROW ON THAT WIG AND STUFF THAT SHIRT & GET READY FOR SOME OLD FASHION FUN IN DOWNTOWN RINGGOLD. THE COURSE WILL TAKE YOU BY MANY HISTORICAL SITES AND IF YOU ARE LUCKY YOU MIGHT CATCH DOLLY IN THAT WEDDING DRESS AT THE CHURCH!
YOU WILL ALSO ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF THE NATURE TRAIL THAT PARALLELS THE SOUTH CHICKAMAUGA CREEK, SEE THE HISTORIC DEPOT, THE FARMER'S MARKET AND MANY OF OUR DOWNTOWN SPECIALTY SHOPS.

YOU KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE THAT MEDAL SO WEAR IT AROUND AND EARN YOURSELF SOME DISCOUNTS. MOST RETAILERS ARE GIVING DISCOUNTS IF YOU SHOW YOUR MEDAL!

?The 2023 Dolly Dash is excited to announce that we will be benefiting The Rec Project Inc
This non-profit provides a free after school program that provides a hot meal, mentorship, tutoring, minor health care, life skills, a safe play environment & fitness to children who need it most.
Killer medal, awesome shirt, a good time and for a great cause- what could be better???