Plan Your Visit
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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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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Blue Sky Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us for lunch on the Downtown Square and enjoy our Blue Sky Concert series!
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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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WEEKEND OF MAY 8TH–10TH 🎉
Get ready for a packed weekend in Gainesville — here’s what’s happening:
May 8–10
Foodees Fest | @foodeesfest
May 9
The Arena Rock Show | @thehallga
Plus more happening around town all weekend long! 👀
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Foxfire at the History Center
📅 Saturday, May 9
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Northeast Georgia History Center
Experience Appalachian history right here in Gainesville! Foxfire Museum artisans will be sharing blacksmithing, woodcarving, flintknapping and more. Pre-registration is open, and walk-ins are welcome.
A portion of proceeds supports The Foxfire Village Museum & Mercantile in Rabun County.
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Boots on, stress gone 🤠💃
Grab your friends and head to Big Daddy’s Honky Tonk for a night full of dancing, music, and good vibes! Whether you’re a pro on the floor or just learning the steps, there’s always room to join in.
Who’s ready to two-step the night away? 👢✨
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