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 July 3rd for a special
First Friday Concert on
the Midland Greenway
and celebrate Independence Day
with a special fireworks show!
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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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Welcome Center Days

Come kick it with us on
June 12 from 1–3 PM at
the Gainesville Welcome
Center for a FIFA-themed
afternoon of fun!
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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!

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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July 14, 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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July 17, 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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August 7, 2026 First Friday Concerts – Downtown Gainesville
Join us on the history Downtown Gainesville Square for our First Friday Concert Series!
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August 11, 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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August 21, 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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🎶🎆 Mark your calendars! Gainesville’s next First Friday Concert Series is happening Friday, July 3, on the Midland Greenway!

Enjoy an evening of live music, food, family fun, and a spectacular fireworks show to cap off the night. Best of all, it’s FREE!

Live music from 7-10PM with fireworks to follow. Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and kick off the holiday weekend with a night of music and fireworks in Gainesville!
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🎆 First Friday is heading to Midland Greenway!

Join us on Friday, July 3, for an evening of live music, local vendors, food, family fun, and a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day weekend. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer night with friends, family, and the Gainesville community.

📍 Midland Greenway
🗓 Friday, July 3
🎵 Live Music: 7–10 PM
🎆 Fireworks to follow

See you at Midland Greenway for this special First Friday celebration!
#exploregainesvillega #Firstfridaygvl #MidlandGreenway #visitgainesvillega #LoveGainesvilleGA #summeringainesville #FireworksAndMusic @downtowngainesvillega Downtown Gainesville
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🎆 First Friday is heading to Midland Greenway!

Join us on Friday, July 3, for an evening of live music, local vendors, food, family fun, and a spectacular fireworks show to celebrate Independence Day weekend. Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy a summer night with friends, family, and the Gainesville community.

📍 Midland Greenway
🗓 Friday, July 3
🎵 Live Music: 7–10 PM
🎆 Fireworks to follow

See you at Midland Greenway for this special First Friday celebration!
#ExploreGainesvilleGA #FirstFridayGVL #MidlandGreenway #VisitGainesvilleGA #LoveGainesvilleGA #SummerInGainesville #FireworksAndMusic @downtowngainesvillega Downtown Gainesville

Join us as we celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence!

📍 Roosevelt Square, Downtown Gainesville
📅 July 1

#historicgainesville #ExploreGainesvilleGA #GainesvilleGA #DeclarationOfIndependence #America250 #HistoryLivesHere #DowntownGainesvilleGA #NorthGeorgiaEvents #FourthOfJuly #historicgainesville Northeast Georgia History Center (NEGAHC) @negahistorycenter
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Join us as we celebrate Americas 250th anniversary with a public reading of the Declaration of Independence!

📍 Roosevelt Square, Downtown Gainesville
📅 July 1

#historicgainesville #ExploreGainesvilleGA #GainesvilleGA #DeclarationOfIndependence #America250 #HistoryLivesHere #DowntownGainesvilleGA #NorthGeorgiaEvents #FourthOfJuly #historicgainesville Northeast Georgia History Center (NEGAHC) @negahistorycenter
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