4th of July

Join us for a special
4th of July First Friday Concert
and Fireworks Show on
the Midland Greenway!
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The Boathouse

Introducing the City of Gainesville's
newest, premier lakeside event venue...
Now Booking on Lake Lanier!
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Historic City Hall

Where historic charm and
modern sophistication collide...
Now Booking in Downtown Gainesville!
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Historic Gainesville City Hall

Food Truck Fridays

Join us at Lake Lanier
Olympic Park for Food
Truck Friday with delicious
food, live music, and
lakeside fun all summer long!
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Food Truck Friday

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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!

June 20, 2025 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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June 21, 2025 Red and Blue 5k – Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance
As part of the 2025 Georgia Police & Fire Games, hosted by the City of…
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July 4, 2025 First Friday Concert and FIREWORKS! – Midland Greenway
Join us for an extra special First Friday Concert and Fireworks Show on the Midland…
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July 18, 2025 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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August 1, 2025 First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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August 15, 2025 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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19 hours ago

Join the Gainesville-Hall County Black History Society, Inc. for a 3-day Juneteenth Celebration! ❤️💚🖤

This free community event celebrates culture, freedom, and community with live music, food, vendors, and fun for all ages. Here’s what’s happening:

🎥 Movie Night!: June 19th @ 6pm
Truth and Triumph: The Juneteenth Story
“The Hub” at Gainesville High School (830 Century Place)

👑 Royal Court Pageant!: June 20th @ 6pm
Crowned in Freedom
Gainesville Civic Center (830 Green Street)

🎉 Festival and March!: June 21 @ 2-7pm
March begins at 2pm; Festival from 3-7pm
Midland Greenway (682 Grove Street)

Event details: www.exploregainesville.org/event/11th-annual-juneteenth-festival/
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Join the Gainesville-Hall County Black History Society, Inc. for a 3-day Juneteenth Celebration! ❤️💚🖤

This free community event celebrates culture, freedom, and community with live music, food, vendors, and fun for all ages. Here’s what’s happening:

🎥 Movie Night!: June 19th @ 6pm 
Truth and Triumph: The Juneteenth Story
“The Hub” at Gainesville High School (830 Century Place)

👑 Royal Court Pageant!: June 20th @ 6pm
Crowned in Freedom
Gainesville Civic Center (830 Green Street)

🎉 Festival and March!: June 21 @ 2-7pm
March begins at 2pm; Festival from 3-7pm
Midland Greenway (682 Grove Street)

Event details: www.exploregainesville.org/event/11th-annual-juneteenth-festival/
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3 days ago

Ready to sip some Tea on Tourism? ☕✨
Join WomenSource, Inc. this Friday at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce for a fun and inspiring conversation with Robyn Lynch, Tourism Director for the City of Gainesville, Georgia Convention and Visitors Bureau (Explore Gainesville) and a proud founding member of WomenSource. Robyn is the powerhouse behind Gainesville’s growing tourism scene, from bringing film productions to town to launching events that help our community thrive!
Be sure to RSVP and save your seat!: www.exploregainesville.org/event/the-tea-on-tourism-breakfast-womensource/
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Ready to sip some Tea on Tourism? ☕✨
Join WomenSource, Inc. this Friday at the Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce for a fun and inspiring conversation with Robyn Lynch, Tourism Director for the City of Gainesville, Georgia Convention and Visitors Bureau (Explore Gainesville) and a proud founding member of WomenSource. Robyn is the powerhouse behind Gainesville’s growing tourism scene, from bringing film productions to town to launching events that help our community thrive! 
 Be sure to RSVP and save your seat!: www.exploregainesville.org/event/the-tea-on-tourism-breakfast-womensource/
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4 days ago

The 2025 Georgia Police and Fire Games have officially kicked off here in the City of Gainesville, Georgia! ❤🩵💙
This week, Explore Gainesville and the Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance is hosting heroes from across the state as they compete in events like skeet shooting, cycling, archery, golf, and so much more.
Follow the Georgia Police and Fire Games Facebook Page for real-time results and winner announcements, and visit www.exploregainesville.org/ga-police-fire-games/ for the full schedule and event info!
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#gainesvillega #lakelanier #exploregainesville #policeandfiregames #gapolice #GaFire
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The 2025 Georgia Police and Fire Games have officially kicked off here in the City of Gainesville, Georgia! ❤🩵💙
This week, Explore Gainesville and the Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance is hosting heroes from across the state as they compete in events like skeet shooting, cycling, archery, golf, and so much more.
Follow the Georgia Police and Fire Games Facebook Page for real-time results and winner announcements, and visit www.exploregainesville.org/ga-police-fire-games/ for the full schedule and event info!
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