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Rooftop Concert Series: Brother Jason & the Red Dirt Saints - Tap It Growlers
2025-06-20 18:30 - 21:30 (America/New_York) | Tap It Growlers, 110 Maple St, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Join us for a special rooftop concert featuring Brother Jason & the Red Dirt Saints you won’t want to miss!

Expect ice-cold drinks, killer rooftop views, unforgettable live music vibes.

Grab your friends, claim your spot early, and kick off a new tradition at Tap It!

Food Truck Fridays - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
2025-06-20 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-05-16 17:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-18 17:00 - 21:00 | Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long!
On the third Friday of every month in the spring and summer, come enjoy the sunset from Lake Lanier Olympic Park’s Northeast Georgia Health System Plaza with friends and neighbors! Food Truck Fridays include live music, food trucks, beer & wine tents, and retail vendors. Entry to the plaza and concert is free and open to the public!
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2025 Georgia Police and Fire Games - Greater Gainesville Sports Alliance
2025-06-16 - 2025-06-21 | GA
The Georgia Police & Fire Games were established to recognize and honor those who work in the profession of public safety, to include law enforcement and/or firefighting. These brave men and women risk it all on a regular basis and work not for the money, but for the call to duty and the honor to serve.
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Open Mic Night - Blackstrap Rock Hall
2025-06-13 20:00 - 23:00 | Blackstrap Rock Hall, 852 Main St SW, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
FULL BANDS AND SOLO ACTS WELCOME!Show us your talent by performing three of your best songs (15 min or less), whether they are covers or originals. Bring some friends. Be professional. And show us what you got!
We need changeovers to be as quick as possible. The backline will be provided. We will have all the sound checked and ready to go – you will not be sound-checking.
Spots do fill up so sign up online to reserve your spot…https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSetN-1K…/viewform

First Friday Concerts - Downtown Gainesville
2025-06-06 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Square, 112 Main Street, SW, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
First Friday Concerts continue ON THE SQUARE in Historic Downtown Gainesville!
Join us on the Downtown Square on the first Friday of the month from May-September for our First Friday Concert Series!
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Blue Sky Concerts - Downtown Gainesville
2025-05-28 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-21 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-14 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-05-07 11:30 - 13:30 | Downtown Square, 112 Main Street, SW, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
Enjoy live music under the beautiful spring blue skies on the square from 11:30am to 1:30pm each Wednesday in May!

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Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge - Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club
2025-05-17 | Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Benefiting the Hall County Special Olympics as the primary charity!
Entry fee includes a 1.5 hr practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson 5/3-4
This event uses 10-person +1 drummer Dragon Boats (teams of 11) with a weight limit of 2000 lbs. Perfect for the small business teams, corporate teams, church groups, or neighborhood teams! Yes, this event uses the small dragon boats which are a perfect way to get part of your full festival squad improving through practices
All teams will have three, 200 meters races (2 heats and a final). We also have the exciting distance race for Open and maybe some openings for a few adventurous other teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2,000 meters.
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Art Expression for Grief and Loss - Quinlan Visual Arts Center
2025-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Quinlan Visual Arts Center, 514 Green Street NE, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
The arts can be supportive when experiencing grief and loss. Grief can be the end of a relationship, and/or the loss of a loved one. The act of creating something tangible can serve as a form of expression and allow your thoughts and feelings to guide and move you through the journey. You can create your own art through monthly sessions. You can work at your own pace with at least 3 options available. The art materials/examples will be provided. No prior art experience is necessary. No pressure to talk. Just be present, and allow the process of creative writing, collage, painting, and other art forms be a catalyst for self-care.

2025 Art Walk - Historic Gainesville
2025-04-17 14:00 - 20:00 | GA
Join us in Historic Gainesville on April 17th, 2025 for our third annual Art Walk!
Experience the vast creative culture in Gainesville while you discover local galleries, local artists, and pop-up art shows in various downtown business storefronts. This FREE event offers you the opportunity to buy original art, dine in outstanding restaurants, and shop in unique boutiques!
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Mutts on Main 2025 - Downtown Gainesville
2025-03-22 10:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Square, 112 Main Street, SW, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Join us on March 22nd for Mutts on Main, where downtown goes to the dogs!
Bring your pup pals downtown for a tail-waggin’ good time!
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John Ferriss Regatta - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
2025-03-22 | Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Please join us for the third annual John Ferriss Regatta, March 22ND, 2025!
The regatta will be open to all college rowing teams!

Race Format

Registration opening soon via Regatta Central

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The Venue

Lake Lanier Olympic Park served as the competition site for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games rowing and sprint canoe/kayak. Over the past 25 years, the Lake Lanier Olympic Park has hosted many regional, national and international competitions including the Champion International Collegiate Rowing Regatta, ACRA, and NCAA Women’s National Championship.

Who is John Ferriss?

In 2001 LLRC hired John Ferriss as the second Executive Director and Head Coach. John came to Georgia with over 30 years of coaching experience beginning at T.C. Williams H.S. in Alexandria, VA, and continuing as lightweight rowing coach at Cornell University from 1984 to 1998. During those years, his crews were consistent finalists at national championship regattas, won several times, and competed in the Henley Regatta in England. As a competitor, he won two IRA Championships, competed on the 1967 National Team, and in the Masters’ category. He was one of the early developers of the USRowing coach education program, edited 2 books, and produced three video tapes. John served as president of LLRC for fiscal years 2013, 2014, & 2015. John has also served in many other board positions and has provided his expertise to the club in running large regattas as well as boathouse operation. John has lovingly maintained our fleet of rowing shells in top-notch condition as well as teaching Learn to Row and Learn to Row 2 classes which is the gateway for our new rowers.

Beginning Racing League (BRL) - Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club
2025-03-01 - 2025-05-03 | Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA, 30506, United States
Beginner Racing League racing is an 8-week program for ages 7 -17. Held in the Spring and the Fall of each year, participants learn paddle basics, good sportsmanship, and teamwork. The grand finale is the “ Braff Fungatta” where the BRL teams race against each other on the 1996 Olympic course for individual medals and team bragging rights.
Teams practice twice a week for 2 hours, and you can pick a team that works with your schedule. Our trained coaching staff provides a safe and fun environment for your child to learn canoe and kayak racing skills, and your child will beam with pride when they beat their personal best time or move up to a “tippier” boat.
Rates:

$200 for 8-week program
$20 annual equipment fee

Contact Information:

Email: info@lckc.org
Phone: 770-287-7888

Carriage Rides - Downtown Gainesville
2024-12-29 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-22 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-15 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-08 17:00 - 22:00, 2024-12-01 17:00 - 22:00 | Downtown Square, 112 Main Street, SW, Gainesville, GA, 30501, United States
Each Sunday in December from 5 – 10 pm, enjoy carriage rides around Downtown Gainesville, Georgia!
Soak in the beauty, history, and delightful atmosphere of our square by taking a horse-drawn carriage ride! Whether you’re planning a romantic evening, a family outing, or just looking for a unique way to explore the area, our carriage rides around the Downtown Gainesville Square are an unforgettable experience for all ages. Nestled in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains, our historic Downtown Gainesville Square will come alive with charm and enchantment.
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