NCAA Womens Rowing Championships

Welcome NCAA Womens
Rowing Championships
to Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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The Boathouse

Introducing the City of Gainesville's
newest, premier lakeside event venue...
Now Booking on Lake Lanier!
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Food Truck Fridays

On the third Friday of every month
in the spring and summer,
come enjoy the sunset and live music
at Lake Lanier Olympic Park with friends!
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Food Truck Friday

GA US250

In recognition of the 250th
anniversary of the founding of the U.S.,
which will be celebrated officially on July 4, 2026,
the Georgia US250 Committee was established by
Governor Brian Kemp to empower communities to
plan and celebrate with events that educate
and honor this achievement and its ongoing
positive effects in the world.
GA US250 Events
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NCAA Womens Rowing Championships

Welcome NCAA Womens
Rowing Championships
to Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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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!

May 20, 2026 Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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May 27, 2026 Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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June 5, 2026 First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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June 9, 2026 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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June 19, 2026 Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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July 3, 2026 First Friday Concerts – Midland Greenway
Join us on the Midland Greenway on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with a…
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Here’s what’s happening around Gainesville:

May 15
Food Truck Friday | @lakelanierolympicpark
BlackHawk | @thehallga

May 16
Adult Prom | Downtown Drafts
Hall County Master Gardeners Garden Walk | Hall County Extension Office

May 19
Infant & Maternal Safety Class

And more events happening all week long — this is just the beginning! 👏

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Here’s what’s happening around Gainesville:

May 15
Food Truck Friday | @lakelanierolympicpark 
BlackHawk | @thehallga 

May 16
Adult Prom | Downtown Drafts 
Hall County Master Gardeners Garden Walk | Hall County Extension Office

May 19
Infant & Maternal Safety Class

And more events happening all week long — this is just the beginning! 👏

Comment more things that  are happening!

#ExploreGainesvilleGA #eventsingainesvillega #gvlga #weekendplans #thingstodo #springingainesville @downtowndrafts Lake Lanier Olympic Park The Hall at Bourbon Brothers - Gainesville

🥟 Dumpling Masters in action 🔥

Nothing beats fresh, hot dumplings 😮‍💨
Crispy on the outside, packed with flavor on the inside 🤤

If you spot Dumpling Masters around Gainesville… don’t think twice — just get in line 👀

📍 Local eats done right

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