The Boathouse

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Historic City Hall

Where historic charm and
modern sophistication collide...
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Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!

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Upcoming Events

Save the date, or rather save the DATES, because Gainesvilleโ€™s calendar is filled with exciting events. Join us for annual events such as the Chicken Festival, Jingle Mingle, Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, First Fridays, Beach Bash, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!

April 28, 2024 Skate the City – GVL Parks and Recreation
Bring your skate boards, roller skates, roller blades, bikes, scooters, strollersโ€ฆ if it rolls without…
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May 1, 2024 Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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May 3, 2024 First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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May 8, 2024 Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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May 15, 2024 Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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May 17, 2024 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockinโ€™ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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8 hours ago
Explore Gainesville

This time next week we will be gearing up for the 1st First Friday Concert of 2024!! ๐ŸŽคโœจ
Party with us and Hot Flash on the Downtown Gainesville square next Friday (5/3) from 7-10pm! Event details: www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/
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#gainesvillega #lakelanier #exploregainesville #downtowngainesville #summer #summerconcert
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This time next week we will be gearing up for the 1st First Friday Concert of 2024!! ๐ŸŽคโœจ
Party with us and Hot Flash on the Downtown Gainesville square next Friday (5/3) from 7-10pm! Event details: https://www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/
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#gainesvillega #lakelanier #exploregainesville #downtowngainesville #summer #summerconcert
2 days ago
Explore Gainesville

Join us for lunch on the historic square in Downtown Gainesville and enjoy the Blue Sky Concert series! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽถ
Enjoy live music under the beautiful spring blue skies on the square from 11:30am - 1:30pm each Wednesday in May!
โ€ข May 1st: Andrew Lilly
โ€ข May 8th: Eduardo Cautiรฑo
โ€ข May 15th: Rodney Appleby
โ€ข May 22nd: Chad Bowmar
โ€ข May 29th: OUT PAST NINE

For more information, visit our website:
www.exploregainesville.org/blue-sky-concerts/
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#gainesvillega #downtowngainesvillega #lakelanier #livemusic #summer
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Join us for lunch on the historic square in Downtown Gainesville  and enjoy the Blue Sky Concert series! โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸŽถ
Enjoy live music under the beautiful spring blue skies on the square from 11:30am - 1:30pm each Wednesday in May!
โ€ข May 1st: Andrew Lilly
โ€ข May 8th: Eduardo Cautiรฑo
โ€ข May 15th: Rodney Appleby
โ€ข May 22nd: Chad Bowmar
โ€ข May 29th: OUT PAST NINE

For more information, visit our website:
www.exploregainesville.org/blue-sky-concerts/
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#gainesvillega #downtowngainesvillega #lakelanier #livemusic #summer
3 days ago
Explore Gainesville

Join the City of Gainesville, Georgia in celebrating Georgia Cities Week April 21-27 by attending an open house at the newly renovated โœจHistoric Gainesville City Hallโœจ TODAY from 11am-1pm!๐—›๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฐ ๐—š๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—น๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—–๐—ถ๐˜๐˜† ๐—›๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น ๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ต๐—ผ๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐˜ ๐—ง๐˜‚๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†, ๐—”๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—น ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฏ
๐˜Œ๐˜ท๐˜ฆ๐˜ฏ๐˜ต ๐˜ฑ๐˜ข๐˜ณ๐˜ต ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜Š๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜บ ๐˜ฐ๐˜ง ๐˜Ž๐˜ข๐˜ช๐˜ฏ๐˜ฆ๐˜ด๐˜ท๐˜ช๐˜ญ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆโ€™๐˜ด ๐˜ธ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฌ-๐˜ญ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ๐˜จ 2024 ๐˜Ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ฐ๐˜ณ๐˜จ๐˜ช๐˜ข ๐˜Š๐˜ช๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฆ๐˜ด ๐˜ž๐˜ฆ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฌ ๐˜ค๐˜ฆ๐˜ญ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฃ๐˜ณ๐˜ข๐˜ต๐˜ช๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ

GAINESVILLE, Ga. (March 22, 2024) โ€“ Join the City of Gainesville, Georgia in celebrating Georgia Cities Week April 21-27 by attending an open house at the newly renovated Historic Gainesville City Hall.

This iconic landmark marries timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Originally constructed in 1937, the building stands as a testament to the Cityโ€™s rich heritage, showcasing beautiful architecture and meticulous detailing.

The City invites guests to immerse themselves in a unique fusion of past and present from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at 117 Jesse Jewell Parkway in Downtown Gainesville. The event is open to the public โ€“ anyone is welcome to attend! Light refreshments will be served.

This carefully restored space provides an exquisite backdrop for quaint weddings, evening events and corporate retreats, offering a captivating setting where history and celebration seamlessly intertwine. If seeking out one of Gainesvilleโ€™s premier event venues, prepare to create unforgettable memories in this beautifully preserved gem, where the legacy of Gainesville comes to life in every event hosted within its storied walls.

If planning to attend, please note on-site parking is limited. Please use the Main Street Parking Deck, located at 301 Main St. SW, or Hall County Parking Facility, located at 225 Green St. SE. Both decks are located within walking distance to the venue. Accessible parking is located just outside the building, but is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Additionally, please follow all relevant signage in order to navigate around nearby construction sites.

For more information about Historic Gainesville City Hall, please visit www.exploregainesville.org/historic-city-hall/. Explore Gainesville
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Join the City of Gainesville, Georgia in celebrating Georgia Cities Week April 21-27 by attending an open house at the newly renovated โœจHistoric Gainesville City Hallโœจ TODAY from 11am-1pm!
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