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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First Fridays

Join us on Friday,
May 1, 2026 for our
First Friday Concert Kickoff!
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First 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 1, 2026 First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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May 6, 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 13, 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 15, 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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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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Live music, local art, and plenty to explore—here’s what’s happening 👇

April 24 (Friday)
🎸 Def Leppard Tribute @ Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern
🎤 Battle of the Bands
🦅National Go Birding Day Guided Hike Elachee Nature Science Center

April 24–26 (Friday–Sunday)
🎨 Spring Art Market

…and more events happening all weekend long around Gainesville ✨

Grab your friends, get outside, and enjoy a full weekend of spring ☀️

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Happy World Book Day 📚 check out any of these places (and more!) to get your reading on:

Hall County Library System Hall County Library System
The Story book Market @thestorybookmkt The Storybook Market
Books A Million Books-A-Million

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Happy World Book Day 📚 check out any of these places (and more!) to get your reading on:

Hall County Library System Hall County Library System 
The Story book Market @thestorybookmkt The Storybook Market 
Books A Million Books-A-Million 

#ExploreGainesvilleGA #GainesvilleGA #ShopLocal #BookLovers #WorldBookDay

Earth Day at Midland Greenway 🌿
If you can’t make it out, you can still celebrate by visiting any of these spots:

🌿 City Park & Candler Fields
🏀 Desota Park
🌳 Ivey Terrace Park
🌲 Kenwood Park & ⚽ Myrtle Street Park
🏃 Riverside Park
🏓 Roper Park
🥏 Wessell Park
🌼 Wilshire Trails Park
🏙️ Downtown Gainesville
🥾 Local Trails & Greenways
🌄 Nearby State Parks

Celebrate Earth Day your way in Gainesville—whether it’s at Midland or exploring parks, trails, and downtown. 🌿

This is just the beginning of all the ways to get outside and enjoy the area!

#downtowngainesville #ExploreGainesvilleGA
#GetOutside #SpringInGainesville
#GainesvilleGA #GVLGA
#ExploreNorthGeorgia #OutdoorGA #VisitGainesville
#EarthDayGainesville #TrailsAndParks Gainesville Parks & Recreation
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Earth Day at Midland Greenway 🌿
If you can’t make it out, you can still celebrate by visiting any of these spots:

🌿 City Park & Candler Fields
🏀 Desota Park
🌳 Ivey Terrace Park
🌲 Kenwood Park & ⚽ Myrtle Street Park
🏃 Riverside Park
🏓 Roper Park
🥏 Wessell Park
🌼 Wilshire Trails Park
🏙️ Downtown Gainesville
🥾 Local Trails & Greenways
🌄 Nearby State Parks

Celebrate Earth Day your way in Gainesville—whether it’s at Midland or exploring parks, trails, and downtown. 🌿

This is just the beginning of all the ways to get outside and enjoy the area!

#downtowngainesville #ExploreGainesvilleGA
#GetOutside #SpringInGainesville
#GainesvilleGA #GVLGA
#ExploreNorthGeorgia #OutdoorGA #VisitGainesville
#EarthDayGainesville #TrailsAndParks Gainesville Parks & Recreation
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