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Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!
Upcoming Events
Save the date, or rather save the DATES, because Gainesville’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, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!
Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us on September 12th, 2026 for the annual Lake Lanier Hong Kong Dragon Boat…
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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn…
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Gainesville Chicken Festival 2026 – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Gainesville’s annual Chicken Festival!
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2026 SQUAREcrows – Downtown Gainesville
It’s the 12th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!
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Trick or Treat on the Square – Downtown Gainesville
Join us in 2026 on the Historic Downtown Gainesville Square for our annual Trick Or…
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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn…
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🐉Mark your calendars, because tomorrow we dive into the world of Dragon Boating at our next Welcome Center Day! Join us September 11 from 1–3 PM for an afternoon celebrating one of the exciting water sports that calls Gainesville home. 🌊
Stop by, learn more about Dragon Boating, and discover what makes Gainesville’s connection to the water so special!
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🐝 You may see some extra people buzzing around town this weekend! 🐝
The 2026 Georgia Beekeepers Association Conference & Honey Show is here! Beekeepers from across Georgia are gathering in Gainesville to learn the latest in beekeeping techniques, honey harvesting, certifications and more.
With more than 400 attendees, we’re thrilled to welcome this annual conference to Gainesville and they’re happy to BEE here!
A big thank you to the Georgia Beekeepers Association for choosing Gainesville to host this incredible conference. We’re excited to have you in town!
🐝 Check out their Facebook page for conference details and to learn more about the Georgia Beekeepers Association.
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🐉🚣 Get ready for Dragon Boat weekend in Gainesville!
Kick off the fun with a Dragon Boat–themed Welcome Center Day before heading out to Lake Lanier Olympic Park for the big festival!
🐲 Dragon Boat Welcome Center Day
📅 September 11 | 1–3 PM
📍 Gainesville Welcome Center
🚣 Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
📅 September 12
📍 Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Stop by Friday for some Dragon Boat fun, then come cheer on the teams as they hit the water on Saturday! 🥁🌊
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