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 at
Lake Lanier Olympic Park
with friends and neighbors!
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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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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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Where To Go

Gainesville’s annual event season is full of fun events for the whole family!

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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!

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 12, 2026 Welcome Center Day – Explore Gainesville
Please join us for our second Welcome Center Day of 2026 on Friday, June 12…
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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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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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Something exciting is kicking its way into Gainesville on June 12! Join us at the Welcome Center from 1–3 PM for a FIFA-inspired afternoon of soccer fun, giveaways, prizes, and more.

πŸ₯… Take your shot at our goal challenge
πŸ† First 10 people to score win GVL merch
πŸͺ Soccer ball cookies
🎁 Free goodies while supplies last

Stay tuned for more details!

#exploregainesvillega #gainesvillega #kickitwithus #soccer #FIFA #visitgainesvillega #downtowngainesville #gvl
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πŸ“£πŸ“£πŸ“£π—šπ—”π—œπ—‘π—˜π—¦π—©π—œπ—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—˜ 𝗧π—₯π—’π—Ÿπ—Ÿπ—˜π—¬ π—‘π—’π—§π—œπ—–π—˜ | Catch the Gainesville Trolley today (Friday), June 5, outside the Main Street Parking Deck, located at 301 Main St. SW in Downtown Gainesville. πŸ’™

The pick-up/drop-off point on the historic square has been shifted temporarily to work around active road closures during the City of Gainesville, Georgia's First Friday Concert. A large A-frame sign marks the temporary stop at the corner of Main and Broad streets.

The City thanks you in advance for your flexibility and understanding.

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Gainesville Trolley ➑️: gainesvilletrolley.com
First Friday Concert Series ➑️: exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts
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πŸŽ‰ What are your plans for the first weekend of June? πŸ‘‡

Kick off summer with a weekend full of events in Gainesville, June 5–7! β˜€οΈπŸŽΆπŸš΄β€β™€οΈ

πŸ“… Friday, June 5
β€’ 2 PM β€” Party in the Park
β€’ 7 PM β€” First Friday Concert Series: Rubiks Groove
β€’ 10 AM–1 PM - Fresh Foods Market

πŸ“… Saturday, June 6
β€’ 8 AM β€” Lake Lanier Olympic Park Tri
β€’ 10 AM β€” June Fest
β€’ 11 AM β€” Conquer Challenge
β€’ 4–8 PM - Midland Market

πŸ“… Sunday, June 7
β€’ 12 PM β€” Psychic Fair at Blackstrap

This is just some of What is Happening in Gainesville Ga this weekend! Whether you're racing, shopping, listening to live music, or enjoying time outdoors, there's something for everyone this weekend!

πŸ‘‡ Tell us which event you're most excited about, or tag a friend you'd bring along!

#ExploreGainesvilleGA #GainesvilleGA #WeekendInGainesville #NorthGeorgia #ThingsToDo #FirstFriday #PartyInThePark #LakeLanierOlympicPark #GetOutside #LiveMusic #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #SupportLocal #ExploreGeorgia
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πŸŽ‰ What are your plans for the first weekend of June? πŸ‘‡

Kick off summer with a weekend full of events in Gainesville, June 5–7! β˜€οΈπŸŽΆπŸš΄β€β™€οΈ

πŸ“… Friday, June 5
β€’ 2 PM β€” Party in the Park
β€’ 7 PM β€” First Friday Concert Series: Rubiks Groove
β€’ 10 AM–1 PM - Fresh Foods Market

πŸ“… Saturday, June 6
β€’ 8 AM β€” Lake Lanier Olympic Park Tri
β€’ 10 AM β€” June Fest
β€’ 11 AM β€” Conquer Challenge
β€’  4–8 PM - Midland Market

πŸ“… Sunday, June 7
β€’ 12 PM β€” Psychic Fair at Blackstrap

This is just some of What is Happening in Gainesville Ga this weekend! Whether youre racing, shopping, listening to live music, or enjoying time outdoors, theres something for everyone this weekend!

πŸ‘‡ Tell us which event youre most excited about, or tag a friend youd bring along!

#ExploreGainesvilleGA #GainesvilleGA #WeekendInGainesville #NorthGeorgia #ThingsToDo #FirstFriday #PartyInThePark #LakeLanierOlympicPark #GetOutside #LiveMusic #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #SupportLocal #ExploreGeorgia
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