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Located in the heart of the business district, downtown Gainesville is home to a number of boutique and second-generation specialty stores, a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment and a vibrant nightlife!
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Downtown Spotlights
First Friday Concerts continue ON THE SQUARE in Historic Downtown Gainesville!
The Downtown Dining Trolley is BACK, running this summer Thursday-Saturday in Downtown Gainesville!
2024 marks the 10th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!
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Our final First Friday of 2024 is wrapping up with the Steve Bryson Band! Thanks for a great summer concert series, Gainesville! 🎉🎶🎸
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Great time!!!
First Friday’s preshow is kicking off on the Downtown Square, with Andrew Lilly playing until 6pm! The Steve Bryson Band takes the main stage from 7-10pm!
We hope to see you for great eats, shopping, and fun for all ages tonight at our final First Friday of the year.
Website: www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/
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Lesli Bryson ~ Is "The Steve Bryson Band" related to your Steve Bryson?
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T.G.I.F., Gainesville!
Tonight is our last First Friday Concert of the year!
Join us for our free summer concert series on Friday, September 6th featuring the Steve Bryson Band!
Nashville recording artist Steve Bryson is ready to play all your favorite country tunes on the Historic Downtown Square; get ready for a great evening supporting all of your favorite downtown businesses!
Thank you to Hasty Pope for being our Featured Series Sponsor.
Website: www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/1131369148283237
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PSI: the Gainesville Trolleys and Gainesville Shuttle will pick up/drop off passengers in front of the Main Street Parking Deck instead of Kilwins during the First Friday's Event due to road closures. The parking deck is located at 301 Main St. SW, Gainesville.
Explore additional information at gainesvilletrolley.com.
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Looking for somewhere to eat or grab a drink before the First Friday Concert?
Dining Options in walking distance from the Square:
• Alpha Gyro Grill (6 min walk)
• Atlas Pizza* + Road Atlas Pizza (on the square)
• Avocados Restaurant* (on the square)
• Big Daddy’s Honkytonk (1 min walk)
• Boarding Pass Coffee (on the square)
• Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern – Gainesville* (3 min walk)
• The Collegiate Grill (1 min walk)
• Consuelo Gainesville* (1 min walk)
• Cork It Gainesville* (on the square)
• Cotto Italian* (on the square)
• Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville* (3 min walk)
• Decoy* (3 min walk)
• Diletto Bakery (7 min walk)
• Downtown Drafts* (on the square)
• Farmhouse Coffee (4 min walk)
• Grubs Market (7 min walk)
• Hopscotch Restaurant* (on the square)
• Inman Perk Coffee – Gainesville (on the square)
• The Inked Pig (food truck on the square, or 16 min walk)
• Johnny's New York Style Pizza* (4 min walk)
• Kelley’s Tavern (10 min walk)
• Kilwins Gainesville (on the square)
• Luna's Restaurant* (1 min walk)
• Mellow Mushroom (16 min walk)
• Meadowlark Coffee (1 min walk)
• Midland Ice Cream Social (cart on the square)
• NoFo Brew Co Gainesville* (18 min walk)
• North Georgia BBQ & Oyster Shop – Gainesville* (3 min walk)
• Paw Paw's Peanuts (food tent on the square)
• Peyton's Pie Company – Gainesville (on the square)
• Re-cess – Southern Gastro Pub on the square* (1 min walk)
• Remedy Distillery* (16 min walk)
• Scott's Downtown fka Scott's on the Square* (2 min walk)
• Sizzling Spices Gainesville (4 min walk)
• Standard Service GA* (4 min walk)
• Sweet Magnolias Cafe & Bakery (on the square, closes at 3pm)
• Tap It Growlers* (2 min walk, beer truck on the square)
• Taqueria Tsunami Gainesville, GA* (on the square)
• The Stag – Chophouse* (on the square)
• Washington Street Deli (1 min walk)
• Wild Wing Cafe* (7 min walk)
• Vickys Tacos (4 min walk)
• Vendetti's Pizza, Pasta & Grill* (18 min walk)
• Yellowfin Restaurant and Bar* (2 min walk)
• Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrito (1 min walk)
* = Location to purchase an adult beverage in a clear plastic cup, approved to carry out and walk to the event!
LEARN MORE: www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/
FB EVENT: www.facebook.com/events/382992914647070
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Alpha Gyro Grill is the best
Let’s go!!!
We are 3 Days away from our Final First Friday in Downtown Gainesville!
Mark your calendars for September 6th because it’s going to be an unforgettable night! 🌟 Join us in downtown Gainesville for the last First Friday concert of the season featuring the Steve Bryson Band! Let’s come together for one final evening of amazing live music, good vibes, and great company. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first time, this is the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer with our community. See you there! 🎸🥳
Thank you to Hasty Pope for being our Featured Series Sponsor.
Website: www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/
FB Event: www.facebook.com/events/1131369148283237
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Leigh Yarborough Mccullough, you up for this Friday?
I would love to see these concerts continue in to the fall.
Needs to continue through fall!
Happy Labor Day Weekend, Gainesville!
This Labor Day, we’re celebrating the hardworking individuals who make our community thrive! 💪 Whether you’re enjoying a well-deserved day off or spending time with family and friends, let’s take a moment to honor the dedication and spirit that drives Gainesville forward.
From all of us here, thank you for all you do. Have a safe and relaxing Labor Day! 🌟 #GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #LaborDay #GainesvilleGA #CommunityStrong #workhardplayhard
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Make Plans to join us on Halloween (Oct. 31st) from 3-6pm in Historic Downtown Gainesville for our annual Trick Or Treat on the Square!
Learn More: www.exploregainesville.org/trick-or-treat-on-the-square/
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