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Downtown Spotlights

2024 marks the 10th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!

Join us for a spook-tacular time this Halloween on the Downtown Gainesville Square!

The Downtown Dining Trolley is BACK, running this summer Thursday-Saturday in Downtown Gainesville!

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, Beach Bash, Food Truck Fridays and more!

October 8, 2024 Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Join the Quinlan Visual Arts Center on the second Tuesday of every month for Ekphrasis…
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October 9, 2024 Wellness Wednesdays – The Arts Council
Join us for a weekly yoga class to support brain cancer research
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October 10, 2024 The Legendary Wailers featuring Junior Marvin – Boot Barn Hall
After touring with many incarnations of The Wailers since Bob Marley’s passing, Julian Junior has…
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October 11, 2024 Mule Camp Market 2024 – The Gainesville Jaycees
The countdown is on for Mule Camp Market 2024!
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October 11, 2024 Live Music: Railroad Earth, Presented by The Gainesville Jaycees – Boot Barn Hall
Join the Gainesville Jaycees for this Charity Benefit Concert, which will coincide with their biggest…
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October 16, 2024 Line Dance Lessons for Beginners – Big Daddy’s Honkytonk
Beginner line dancing at Big Daddy’s Honkytonk!
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LAST DAY TO APPLY!

2024 marks the 10th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!

For $35, businesses, non-profits, and organizations can apply to put up a scarecrow display on the square to promote their group.

Applications to display a squarecrow are due by October 6, 2024.

The photo with the most likes by Trick Or Treat on the Square will win a $150 gift certificate to a downtown business of your choice!

Apply Here:
www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfGainesville1/_2024SquarecrowsApplication

Learn More: www.exploregainesville.org/downtown-annual-events/squarecrows/

#gvlga #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #squarecrows #Contest #livelocal #FallFun
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LAST DAY TO APPLY!

2024 marks the 10th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!

For $35, businesses, non-profits, and organizations can apply to put up a scarecrow display on the square to promote their group. 

Applications to display a squarecrow are due by October 6, 2024. 

The photo with the most likes by Trick Or Treat on the Square will win a $150 gift certificate to a downtown business of your choice!

Apply Here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfGainesville1/_2024SquarecrowsApplication

Learn More: https://www.exploregainesville.org/downtown-annual-events/squarecrows/

#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #squarecrows #contest #livelocal #fallfun

Happy Birthday, Dress Up Gainesville! It's a beautiful Saturday to shop in Downtown Gainesville, Georgia!

#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #dressup #shopsmall #shoplocal Explore Gainesville Dress Up #supportsmallbusinesses

📸 Cred: Dress Up Gainesville
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Happy Birthday, Dress Up Gainesville! Its a beautiful Saturday to shop in Downtown Gainesville, Georgia! 

#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #dressup #shopsmall #shoplocal Explore Gainesville Dress Up #supportsmallbusinesses 

📸 Cred: Dress Up Gainesville

Join The Gainesville Jaycees for the 30th annual Mule Camp Market again this year from October 11-13th on the Midland Greenway in Gainesville, Georgia!

This annual event features over 180 vendors offering arts, crafts, food, and live music. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of carnival-like activities for all ages, and there will be local and regional musicians performing throughout the weekend.

Festival hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Additionally, a shuttle service will be provided from the Downtown Gainesville Parking Deck to the Midland Greenway for easy access!

Website: www.gainesvillejaycees.org/projects/mule-camp/
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/1223943665473440

#gvlga #gainesvillega #mulecampmarket #fallfestival #ShopSmall #playlocal #FallFun Explore Gainesville
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Join The Gainesville Jaycees for the 30th annual Mule Camp Market again this year from October 11-13th on the Midland Greenway in Gainesville, Georgia! 

This annual event features over 180 vendors offering arts, crafts, food, and live music. Visitors can enjoy a wide variety of carnival-like activities for all ages, and there will be local and regional musicians performing throughout the weekend.

Festival hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Additionally, a shuttle service will be provided from the Downtown Gainesville Parking Deck to the Midland Greenway for easy access! 

Website: https://www.gainesvillejaycees.org/projects/mule-camp/
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1223943665473440

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THREE MORE DAYS to apply!

2024 marks the 10th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!

For $35, businesses, non-profits, and organizations can apply to put up a scarecrow display on the square to promote their group.

Applications to display a squarecrow are due by October 6, 2024.

The photo with the most likes by Trick Or Treat on the Square will win a $150 gift certificate to a downtown business of your choice!

Apply Here:
www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfGainesville1/_2024SquarecrowsApplication

Learn More: www.exploregainesville.org/downtown-annual-events/squarecrows/

#gvlga #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #squarecrows #Contest #livelocal #FallFun
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THREE MORE DAYS to apply! 

2024 marks the 10th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!

For $35, businesses, non-profits, and organizations can apply to put up a scarecrow display on the square to promote their group. 

Applications to display a squarecrow are due by October 6, 2024. 

The photo with the most likes by Trick Or Treat on the Square will win a $150 gift certificate to a downtown business of your choice!

Apply Here:
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CityOfGainesville1/_2024SquarecrowsApplication

Learn More: https://www.exploregainesville.org/downtown-annual-events/squarecrows/

#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #squarecrows #contest #livelocal #fallfun

Make plans to attend Mule Camp Market, starting Friday, Oct 11!

The Gainesville Trolley will make rotations from the Main Street Parking Deck to the Midland Greenway.

Free Downtown Parking Decks:
Gainesville North Parking Deck, 100 Brenau Ave. NW
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St. SW

Learn More:
Website: www.gainesvillejaycees.org/projects/mule-camp/
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/1223943665473440/
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Make plans to attend Mule Camp Market, starting Friday, Oct 11!

The Gainesville Trolley will make rotations from the Main Street Parking Deck to the Midland Greenway. 

Free Downtown Parking Decks:
Gainesville North Parking Deck, 100 Brenau Ave. NW
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St. SW

Learn More: 
Website: https://www.gainesvillejaycees.org/projects/mule-camp/
FB Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1223943665473440/

This Saturday, Join Tap It Growlers for their Annual Oktoberfest starting at 3pm!

Live Music, German Beers, The Stag Chophouse catering + more! 🍻🥨

Learn More: www.facebook.com/events/1809405776129768/

#gvlga #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #oktoberfest #playlocal
📸: Tap It Growlers FB Page
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This Saturday, Join Tap It Growlers for their Annual Oktoberfest starting at 3pm! 

Live Music, German Beers, The Stag Chophouse catering + more! 🍻🥨

Learn More: https://www.facebook.com/events/1809405776129768/

#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #oktoberfest #playlocal 
📸: Tap It Growlers FB Page
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