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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, Beach Bash, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!
Jingle Mingle 2024 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us November 23rd, 2024 at Jingle Mingle when we LIGHT IT UP, (the 25…
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Wilshire Wonderland of Lights – Gainesville Parks & Recreation
Come explore the Wilshire Wonderland of Lights all season long! Watch as Wilshire Trail transforms…
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Small Business Saturday – Downtown Gainesville
Shop Small in Downtown Gainesville, Georgia on Small Business Saturday! The Saturday after Thanksgiving, make…
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Holly Jolly Trolley – Downtown Gainesville
The City of Gainesville is giving the gift of a Holly Jolly Trolley to residents…
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Carriage Rides – Downtown Gainesville
Each Sunday in December from 5 – 10 pm, enjoy carriage rides around Downtown Gainesville,…
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Christmas on Green Street 2024 – Downtown Gainesville
Join the City of Gainesville on December 8th for our annual Christmas on Green Street…
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Beat the lines at Jingle Mingle and purchase your GVL Merch TODAY!! ✨🎄
Our exclusive Gainesville merch is available NOW at the Gainesville Welcome Center, located at 300 Henry Ward Way. Quantities are limited, so don’t miss your chance to grab these festive favorites before they make their debut at Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken:
❄️ Ornaments – 1 for $10 or 4 for $35
🤍 #GVLGA Shirt – $27
🟢 Green "Chicken Heart" Shirt – $20
🔵 Downtown Gainesville Shirt – $20
☕ Downtown Mug Bundle – $20
🧢 GVL Beanies – $10
Stop by today to show your Downtown Gainesville pride and support the organization that keeps your favorite holiday events alive! 🛍️
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Get ready to Light. That. Chicken! 🐔🎄
Join us TOMORROW in the City of Gainesville, Georgia for Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken! The Downtown Gainesville square will be alive with holiday spirit including open houses in downtown businesses, live music, carriage rides, kiddie train rides, Santa and his arrival on a Gainesville Fire Engine, the Coca-Cola bear, S’more Station, entertainment and the grand LIGHTING OF THE CHICKEN, a 25-foot metal chicken sculpture on top of Main Street Market.
Event details: www.exploregainesville.org/jingle-mingle/
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Shop Gainesville Merch & Support Downtown Gainesville! ✨🎄
Our exclusive Gainesville merch is available NOW at the Gainesville Welcome Center, located at 300 Henry Ward Way, and every purchase directly supports the Main Street Gainesville program!
Quantities are limited, so don’t miss your chance to grab these festive favorites before they make their debut at Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken:
🤍 #GVLGA Shirt – $27
🟢 Green "Chicken Heart" Shirt – $20
🔵 Downtown Gainesville Shirt – $20
☕ Downtown Mug Bundle – $20
🧢 GVL Beanies – $10
❄️ Ornaments – 1 for $10 or 4 for $35
Stop by today to show your Gainesville, Georgia pride and support the organization that keeps your favorite holiday events alive! 🛍️
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#ShopLocal #SupportLocal #GVLGA #DowntownGainesville #JingleMingle2024 #HolidayShopping Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce ... See MoreSee Less
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I came by yesterday and was told I could not buy the green longsleeve until Jingle Mingle.