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SUMMARY:2026 Gainesville-Hall Dragonboat Challenge - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Gainesville Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is slated for April 25th from 7am – 3pm! \nREGISTER BY JANUARY 31ST AND RECEIVE 10 FREE PARKING PASSES!!!!! \nEntry fee includes a 1.5 hr. practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson: April 17th (evening)\, April 18th and 19th (day). \nThis 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. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC.\nAll 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 other adventurous teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2\,000 meters. \n-Best Dressed Drummer Contest\n-Adrian Williams Most Team Spirit Award\n-The Scott Crain Memorial Overall Champion Award\n-Medals for top three in divisions \nWith the sponsorship option\, we will put your company logo on a banner that we will hang up on the day of the event\, make special announcements about your company during the event\, and post your company information on our social media leading up to the event.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/2026-gainesville-hall-dragonboat-challenge-lake-lanier-olympic-park/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Main Calendar
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SUMMARY:Food Truck Fridays - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
DESCRIPTION:Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long!\nOn 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! \nCLICK HERE TO VIEW EVENT DETAILS
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/ftf-2025-2/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,Welcome Center
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SUMMARY:John Ferriss Regatta - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the fifth annual John Ferriss Regatta\, March 21st\, 2026!\nThe regatta will be open to all college rowing teams!\n\n\nRace Format\n\nRegistration opening soon via Regatta Central\n\nCLICK HERE TO VISIT REGATTA CENTRAL\n\nThe Venue\n\nLake 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.\n\n\nWho is John Ferriss?\n\nIn 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.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/john-ferriss-regatta/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,Sports Alliance,Welcome Center
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SUMMARY:Mark Williams Ergatta 2026 - Lake Lanier Rowing Club
DESCRIPTION:A day of indoor rowing\, competition\, and inspiration to support the Youth Program’s Mark Williams Scholarship fund. \n\n\n\n\nThe Mark Williams Ergatta is more than an indoor rowing event—it celebrates fitness\, community\, and perseverance. Proceeds directly support the Mark Williams Scholarship Fund for Lake Lanier Rowing Club youth rowers who have financial need. The LLRC team wants to remain accessible to all youth in the North Georgia region\, and events like the Mark Williams Ergatta help us do so. Scholarship funds help offset the cost of semester dues\, competition expenses\, and uniforms for recipients. Every entry helps support our youth rowers. \nHere’s what to expect: \n\nRowing Events for All Levels: From Masters and Junior competitors to Open events\, the competition offers opportunities for athletes to shine at every stage of their journey.\nOpen Team Relays: Local fitness gyms and functional fitness groups compete head-to-head to test strength and endurance\, rowing for pride and bragging rights.\nFirst Responders 911m Event: A unique\, high-energy 911-meter event where firehouses and other first responder teams compete for the title of North Georgia’s strongest.\nSurvivERG Cancer Survivors Event: A non-competitive event celebrating the progress and resilience of individuals impacted by cancer through their participation in rowing.\nAwards: The top three competitors in each event will receive medals for their efforts.\n\nIf you cannot compete\, please consider donating to the team to help us further our mission! Every donation helps us reach more youth athletes and enables our youth rowers to travel to races across the country that they could not without your support.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/mark-williams-ergatta-lake-lanier-rowing-club/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,Sports Alliance
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SUMMARY:Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
DESCRIPTION:We’re lighting up the night again! The Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival is BACK for Year 2 and the Laotian American Society is excited to see you all there. LAS is hosting its second annual festival on Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\, at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! \nTickets: \nTickets On Sale Now: https://www.lasga.org/lanternboatfestival/ \n\nGeneral Admission- $10 (online)\nChildren under 13 enter free with an accompanying adult.\nVIP Experience- $50 (Limited Availability)\n\nSave by buying online! \nGate price: $15 (card payment including processing fees) \n*Children under 13 enter free with an accompanying adult \nFestival Heritage\nThe Light Boat Festival (Boun Lai Heua Fai) is a revered tradition that in tradition seeks blessings and good fortune from the nagas (water spirits). Boats are beautifully decorated and paraded before being illuminated and set afloat on the river as sacred offerings. Additionally\, floating flowers on the river symbolize the warding off of misfortune and gratitude to the water spirits. In this spirit\, the Atlanta Lantern Boat Festival will include a parade through the park during the evening\, with dragon boats adorned with lanterns gracing the lake. \nFestival Mission\nThe festival enriches the multicultural fabric of Georgia by introducing a unique and vibrant cultural celebration and presence of Laotian Americans to a broader audience. Its themes of light and water symbolize renewal\, hope\, and the cleansing of negativity\, offering participants a sense of optimism and community while fostering greater understanding and respect. All raised proceeds will aid in LAS’ operation\, mission\, and programs.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/atlanta-lantern-boat-festival-lake-lanier-olympic-park/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar
ORGANIZER;CN="Laotian American Society":MAILTO:info@lasga.org
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SUMMARY:Swim Across America - Lake Lanier Olympic Park
DESCRIPTION:Join swimmers of all levels for the Swim Across America Atlanta open water swim at Lake Lanier Olympic Park on Saturday\, September 21\, from 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM. Participants can take on a half mile\, one mile\, or three mile course while raising funds to support cancer research at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. This inspiring annual event brings together more than 1\,000 swimmers\, volunteers\, Olympians\, and supporters to make waves in the fight against cancer. \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/swim-across-america-lake-lanier-olympic-park/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,Sports Alliance
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SUMMARY:Summer Paddle Camp - Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club
DESCRIPTION:Designed for kids ages 7 – 16\, campers are introduced to the basics of kayak\, canoe\, dragon boat and standup paddleboard in a safe and fun environment. \n2025 Dates: \n\nJune 9th-13th\nJune 16th-20th\nJune 23rd-27th\nJuly 7th-11th\nJuly 14th-18th\nJuly 21st-25th\n\nMany of the athletes on our youth Sprint Team\, and some non-competitive youth in our Recreational program\, started out as campers who quickly learned to love canoeing and kayaking on Lake Lanier! \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE \n 
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/summer-paddle-camp-lckc/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Sports Alliance
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SUMMARY:Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge - Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club
DESCRIPTION:Benefiting the Hall County Special Olympics as the primary charity!\nEntry fee includes a 1.5 hr practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson 5/3-4\nThis 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\nAll 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. \nCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/gainesville-hall-dragon-boat-challenge-lckc/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,Sports Alliance
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SUMMARY:Learn to Row - Lake Lanier Rowing Club
DESCRIPTION:Learn to Row is a program of Lake Lanier Rowing Club that teaches a lifelong physical activity. \nRowing is low impact\, providing whole-body exercise that most people can do. Importantly\, learning a new skill that includes physical activity is known to slow cognitive decline associated with aging. \nClasses meet three times per week for 4 weeks and will be held in April\, May\, June\, August\, and September. Learn to Row is open to all ages 18 and up\, and no previous rowing experience is necessary. \nPlease visit www.lakelanierrowing.org for details.
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/learn-to-row-lake-lanier-rowing-club/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sports Alliance
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SUMMARY:Beginning Racing League (BRL) - Lanier Canoe & Kayak Club
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTeams 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. \nRates: \n\n$200 for 8-week program\n$20 annual equipment fee\n\nContact Information: \n\nEmail: info@lckc.org\nPhone: 770-287-7888
URL:https://www.exploregainesville.org/event/beginning-racing-league/
LOCATION:Lake Lanier Olympic Park\, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road\, Gainesville\, GA\, 30506\, United States
CATEGORIES:LLOP,Main Calendar,Sports Alliance
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