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What To Do
From outdoor activities to amazing cultural experiences, there are endless ways to Explore Gainesville!
Where To Stay
Gainesville offers a wide range of accommodations from modern comforts to cozy lodging. Sweet Dreams!
Where To Dine
Gainesville’s dining options are diverse just like the people, culture, activities and attractions!
Where To Go
Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!
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, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!
Mutts on Main 2026 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on March 28th for Mutts on Main, where downtown goes to the dogs!
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2026 Art Walk – Historic Gainesville
Join Downtown Gainesville for their fourth annual Art Walk!
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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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❄️🎣 Winter Fishing on Lake Lanier 🎣❄️
Don’t pack away the fishing gear just because it’s cold—winter is one of the best times to fish on Lake Lanier! Cooler water temps mean less boat traffic, clearer water, and more predictable fish patterns. Anglers often find striped bass, spotted bass, and crappie schooling deeper and feeding consistently, making them easier to locate. Plus, the peaceful winter scenery and crisp air make for a relaxing day on the lake.
Bundle up, grab a warm drink, and enjoy a quieter, more rewarding fishing experience right here in Gainesville, Georgia. 🌊🐟
#ExploreGainesvilleGA #LakeLanier #WinterFishing #GetOutdoorsFun Fact Friday
Largemouth Bass
This fish was first described with a large mouth by French naturalist Georges Cuvier in 1828 and still goes by that name! This is the largest species of black bass with a maximum record length of 29.5 inches and unofficial weight of 25 pounds 1 ounce. It is also the state fish of Georgia!
The largest Largemouth caught in Lanier is recorded as 17 pounds 9 ounces, caught in December of 1965.
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📅 What’s Happening in Gainesville, GA This January? 🎉
Kick off the new year with live music, arts, history, and plenty of fun around town. Here’s a look at what’s coming up — in order — so you can plan ahead! 👇
🎶 JANUARY 9
• 80s & 90s Country Night featuring Babe’s Bayou Band | The Hall at Bourbon Brothers - Gainesville
🎶 JANUARY 10
• Guardians of the Jukebox – Ultimate 80s Tribute | The Hall at Bourbon Brothers - Gainesville
📚 JANUARY 13
• Forum Lecture: The Honorable General James Longstreet | NEGA History Center
🎉 JANUARY 14
• Cinema-Themed Mid-Month Party | Crunch Fitness
📖 JANUARY 15
• Homeschool Intensive: Surviving Winter | Northeast Georgia History Center (NEGAHC)
• The Bellamy Brothers |@The Hall at Bourbon Brothers - Gainesville
• Bingo Night | American Legion (Riverside Dr.)
🎷 JANUARY 16
• Evenings of Intimate Jazz: Roman Street | The Arts Council
JANUARY 17
• Sensory Sound Bath | Elachee Nature Science Center
🎬 JANUARY 21
• B-Movie Bingo | Blackstrap Rock Hall
🎭 JANUARY 23
• Pickup Line Rocks | Wild Wing Cafe
JANUARY 24
• Get to know North Georgia Hike/ Don Carter State Park
🎶 JANUARY 31
• Radio 80’s – Pop & Rock Tribute | The Hall at Bourbon Brothers
• Blooming Tiles Charity Mahjong Tournament | Civic Center
Which event are you most excited about?
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🚚 Calling All Vendors 🍴
Applications for the 2026 Food Truck Friday season at Lake Lanier Olympic Park are officially OPEN. This is your chance to be part of one of our most popular community events and serve up your favorites to a big, hungry crowd.
🗓 Application deadline: February 15
📌 Important to know:
• Be sure to review the required documents before submitting your application
👉 Apply here:
www.exploregainesville.org/food-truck-friday/
If Food Truck Friday is on your 2026 calendar, now is the time to apply. We cannot wait to see who joins us next season.
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