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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, Food Truck Fridays and so much more!
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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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn…
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Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us in September 6th, 2025 for the annual Lake Lanier Hong Kong Dragon Boat…
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Ekphrasis for the Masses – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
Please join Quinlan Visual Arts Center for this welcoming and fun poetry session to learn…
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Gainesville Chicken Festival 2026 – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Join us at Lake Lanier Olympic Park for Gainesville’s annual Chicken Festival!
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What’s happening in Gainesville this weekend? ☀️🎶 From live music and local markets to art workshops, comedy, and family fun, there’s plenty to check out!
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
🎨 Collage Collective @ Quinlan Visual Arts Center
🎶 Live Music Fridays @ Cork It Gainesville and Tap It Growlers
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
🎸 Frankly Scarlet – Grateful Dead Tribute @ @thehallatbourbon
📚 Saturday Storytime @ The Storybook Market
💌 Greeting Card Workshop + Taste & Travel Experience @ Hall County Downtown Library
🎶 Live Music @ Wild Wing Cafe
😂 Die Laughing Comedy @NOFO
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
🎸 Full Band Open Mic Night @ Blackstrap Rock Hall
Know of something else happening this weekend? Drop it in the comments! 👇
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👀 Check this out!📚🌿 Our Storybook Time invites little explorers to enjoy 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 on the terrace before heading into the Children's Garden for 𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴-𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺. Join us every Wednesday at 10 a.m. 🐝✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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Gainesville goes POP! 🎨💥
Explore Chris Hobé’s ARTREVOLTS exhibition at the Smithgall Arts Center, open Tuesday–Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. Free and open to the public through Sept. 18!
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