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!
First Friday Concerts – Midland Greenway
Join us on the Midland Greenway on July 3rd to celebrate Independence Day with a…
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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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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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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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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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Food Truck Fridays – Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Food Truck Fridays are rockin’ all summer long at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
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This Friday, trade cooking dinner for food trucks, live music, and a lakeside sunset!
Food Truck Friday returns to Lake Lanier Olympic Park on June 19 from 5–9 PM. Grab a bite from your favorite food trucks, enjoy a great concert, and spend the evening with friends and family on the shores of Lake Lanier.
Summer nights don’t get much better than this.
📍 Lake Lanier Olympic Park
⏰ Friday, June 19 | 5–9 PM
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Scenes from Food Truck Friday (June 19, 2026) at Lake Lanier Olympic Park in Explore Gainesville! 🎶🌅🍔
It was a perfect evening for live music, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and beautiful views on the shores of Lake Lanier.
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