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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!
First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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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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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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First Friday Concerts – Midland Greenway
Join us on the Midland Greenway on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with a…
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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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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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⚽ Come Kick It With Us! ⚽
Join us on June 12 from 1–3 PM at the Gainesville Welcome Center for a FIFA-themed afternoon of fun! Test your soccer skills at our goal in Roosevelt Square, enjoy cookies and giveaways, and be one of the first 10 people to score a goal and win GVL merch.
Bring your friends, celebrate the excitement of soccer, and stop by to learn about all the amazing events coming to Gainesville!
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June is packed with live music, festivals, races, comedy shows, markets, family fun, and so much more in Gainesville ☀️🎶🚴♀️🍔
Here are just a few things happening this month 👀
• June 5 @ 2 PM — Party in the Park
• June 5 @ 7 PM — First Friday Concert Series: Rubiks Groove
• June 6 @ 8 AM — Lake Lanier Olympic Park Tri
• June 6 @ 10 AM — June Fest
• June 6 @ 11 AM — Conquer Challenge
• June 7 @ 12 PM — Psychic Fair at Blackstrap
• June 10 @ 6 PM — Chad Bowmar LIVE at Cork It Gainesville
• June 13 @ 10 AM — Space Splash Spectacular
• June 13 @ 5:30 PM — Bingo Loco
• June 18 @ 7:30 PM — Squirrel Nut Zippers
• June 19 @ 5 PM — Food Truck Friday
• June 20 @ 9:30 AM — Ride for RJAY
• June 20 @ 9:30 PM — Mainstreet: Bob Seger Tribute
• June 25 @ 7:30 PM — Silver, Blue & Gold: Bad Company Tribute
• June 26–27 — Adoption Pawlooza
• June 27 @ 8 AM — Chicopee Woods WildRUN
• June 27 @ 6 PM — Estimated Prophet at Blackstrap Rock Hall
• June 27 @ 7:30 PM — Silver Stallion: Highwaymen Tribute
Weekly Events ⬇️
• Fresh Foods Market — Fridays, 10 AM–1 PM
• Midland Market — Saturdays, 4–8 PM
Which event are you adding to your calendar first? 🎉
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Here’s what’s coming up May 29–31:
🎓 May 29–31 – NCAA Rowing Championships @ Lake Lanier Olympic Park
🎶 May 29 – Rhythm & Row on the Square featuring Craver the Band @ Downtown Gainesville
🎸 May 30 – Rhythm & Row on the Square featuring Eric and Friends @ Downtown Gainesville
🏁 May 31 – Final day of the NCAA Rowing Championships Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Plus, enjoy shopping, dining, live music, and GVL merch in Downtown Gainesville during Rhythm & Row nightly from 6 PM–8 PM!
Make plans, grab your tickets, and enjoy a weekend full of rowing, live music, and fun in Gainesville!
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