Explore Gainesville is the official tourism branch of the City of Gainesville, Georgia, dedicated to promoting our community as a destination for leisure travel, group and sporting events, and film productions. Funded by local lodging revenue, we create and support events, showcase attractions, and highlight all the ways visitors and residents can enjoy Gainesville’s thriving downtown, scenic outdoor spaces, and unique cultural offerings!
The City of Gainesville Tourism Office (Explore Gainesville) plays a vital role in promoting Gainesville, Georgia as a premier destination for visitors, conferences and sporting events. This department is a well-oiled machine, with multiple divisions working together to attract and engage visitors. From Downtown Gainesville events to Lake Lanier Olympic Park, each division has a key role in ensuring Gainesville thrives as a destination. Fully funded by hotel/motel tax, the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s efforts not only boost tourism but also positively impact the local economy without burdening residents!
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, First Fridays, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!
Step into the historic charm of Gainesville, Georgia’s newly renovated City Hall—an iconic landmark that marries timeless elegance with modern sophistication. Originally constructed in 1937, the building stands as a testament to the city’s rich heritage, showcasing beautiful architecture and meticulous detailing!
Lake Lanier Olympic Park is Gainesville’s premier waterfront venue, originally built for the 1996 Olympic Games. Today, it hosts world-class rowing and paddling events, community festivals, concerts, and more—all with breathtaking views of Lake Lanier!
The Boathouse at Lake Lanier Olympic Park offers a unique and welcoming waterfront experience with breathtaking views overlooking beautiful Lake Lanier. Built upon a foundation steeped in rich history and legacy, The Boathouse towers over Olympic waters that have been igniting dreams for nearly 30 years!
The Gainesville Convention and Visitors Bureau (Explore Gainesville) proudly hosted the 2025 Winter Chautauqua conference on March 9–10 at The Boathouse at Lake Lanier!
In partnership with Lake Lanier Olympic Park and the Lake Lanier Olympic Park (LLOP) Foundation, the Gainesville Convention & Visitors Bureau (Explore Gainesville) was recently awarded the 2025 Paul Nelson Award for Outdoor Recreation and Preservation!
In an effort to cultivate an already flourishing partnership with the United States while enhancing their own organization, Farm Fresh Ontario (FFO) sent several dozen Canadians to the City of Gainesville, Georgia to learn about North Georgia’s fruitful agritourism efforts!
Keep up with the latest by following us on our social media!
🎉 SO much happening around Gainesville this weekend! 🎉
If you’re looking for something to do Friday or Saturday, there are plenty of options — and this is just the start! 👇
📅 FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
📚 Friday Storytime at The Storybook Market
🎨 Collage Collective atQuinlan Visual Arts Center
🎶 Live Music Fridays atCork It Gainesville and Tap It Growlers
📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
🎨 Mosaic Tile Workshop @Hall County Library System
🤘 Solarblind / Jump The Wolf / So Many Monsters / Flake Blackstrap Rock Hall
🎶 Live Music Wild Wing Cafe
…and there’s SO much more happening around town! 🙌
👇 What did we miss? Drop your event in the comments so everyone can see what’s happening!
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Months ago, Jaemor Farm began planning this year’s corn maze long before they knew just how meaningful the theme would become.
This year’s maze celebrates Dolly Parton, and with her recent passing, it feels like an especially fitting tribute to a true legend who brought music, joy and kindness to generations. 🌽🎶
Come get lost in the Dolly Parton Corn Maze at Jaemor Farm and celebrate her incredible legacy.
#exploregainesvillega #gainesvillega #JaemorFarm #dollyparton #dollypartontribute #gvlgaNorth Georgia venue Jaemor Farms will feature a Dolly Parton tribute corn maze in Alto this fall. MORE BELOW⬇️ ... See MoreSee Less
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A beautiful way to honor the legacy of the Queen of Country. 🦋💛🌽When we chose our 2026 corn maze theme, the thought was simple: everyone loves Dolly.
We were excited to celebrate the one and only Dolly Parton, and we were especially honored that this year’s maze would also connect us with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Her lifelong commitment to children and literacy made the partnership feel incredibly special.
We had planned to announce our corn maze theme today. Instead, we share it with very different hearts.
Dolly gave the world so much. Her music, her humor, her kindness, her generosity, and her incredible commitment to children and literacy have touched generations.
What was intended to be a celebration of an icon has now become a way for us to honor her legacy.
Our 2026 corn maze will proudly honor Dolly Parton.
What a sad day for so many who loved her. There truly was only one Dolly. ❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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