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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!
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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2026 SQUAREcrows – Downtown Gainesville
It’s the 12th annual SQUAREcrow take-over on the Historic Gainesville Square!
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Trick or Treat on the Square – Downtown Gainesville
Join us in 2026 on the Historic Downtown Gainesville Square for our annual Trick Or…
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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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Jingle Mingle 2026 – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on November 21st, 2026 at Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken in…
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🐉 Dragon boats are returning to Lake Lanier!
Get ready for a day of racing, culture, and competition at the 2026 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Watch teams take to the water and race side-by-side while experiencing one of Gainesville’s most exciting sporting traditions.
📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 6 AM
📍Lake Lanier Olympic Park | Gainesville, GA
Come cheer on the teams and experience the excitement from the shoreline! 🐲🚣
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Heritage crafts are more than skills—they’re traditions passed from one generation to the next. 🧶🧺
The Northeast Georgia History Center is partnering with the GA Mountain Fiber Arts Guild for a new season of Heritage Craft Classes, featuring basket weaving, crochet, knitting, fiber preparation, and loom weaving.
Classes begin September 5 and continue through April. Open to adults and ages 12+.
View class details and register at www.negahc.org/events
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