Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show, Hiawassee

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show is where you’ll find pottery, painting, jewelry, signs, crochet, candles, soap and more.

Date(s): July 29th – 31st

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, daily

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA   30546

Cost: Adults: $5; Children 12 & under are FREE

For more information: 706-896-4191 or Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show

Roving Ranger, Gainesville

Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests and answer questions.

Date: Fridays through September 3rd.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

For more information: 678-450-7726,  GaStateParks

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Farmer’s Market, Dahlonega

Date(s): Saturdays through August 28th

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hancock Park, corner of N. Park and Warwick streets

For more info: (706) 482-2707,  Dahlonega.org, Farmer’s Market Event Info,  FaceBook Page

Cost: Free

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show, Hiawassee

Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show is where you’ll find pottery, painting, jewelry, signs, crochet, candles, soap and more.

Date(s): July 29th – 31st

Time: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, daily

Location: Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee, GA   30546

Cost: Adults: $5; Children 12 & under are FREE

For more information: 706-896-4191 or Summer Fun Arts & Crafts Show

Saturdays April through July – Live Animal Showcase, Gainesville.

Held at Elachee Nature Science Center, you can meet some of the nature center’s live animal residents.

There are three meeting times:
11-11:45 a.m.
1-1:45 p.m.,
3-3:45 p.m.

Elachee Nature Science Center, 2125 Elachee Dr.

$5 adults, $3 children 2-12

FREE to Elachee members.

Register in advance. 770-535-1976, Elachee.org.

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Campfire & S’mores at Don Carter State Park

Available for all ages. Gather around the campfire for silly stories and s’mores with the park naturalist. Please bring your own personal outdoor chairs.

Date(s): Saturday, July 3rd, 17th and 31st

Time: 8:00 – 9:00 pm

Location: Meet at the open field located at the south end of the park. Park staff will be located at the entrance of the park to give directions.

Cost: $1, plus $5 parking fee

For more information: 678-450-7726, event info

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month.

Date(s): Every Thursday through October

Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Street Vendors at 5:00 p.m.)

Location: City Hall lawn, 5419 W. Pine St., Flowery Branch, GA

For more information:  FloweryBranchGA.org, Farmer’s Market Info

Roving Ranger, Gainesville

Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests and answer questions.

Date: Fridays through September 3rd.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

For more information: 678-450-7726,  GaStateParks

First Friday Concert Series, Dahlonega

A staple of Dahlonega culture, the First Friday Concert Series, is back in 2021.

Date(s): The first Friday of each month:

June 4: Mini-Jam
July 2: Radford Windham and Step Back Cadillac
August 6: Kurt Thomas
September 3: Ugly Cousin
October 1: Hughes Taylor

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Location: Hancock Park, located just off the Historic Dahlonega Square at the corner of North Park Street and Warwick Street

Cost: Free

For more information:  Dahlonega Downtown Area Events

First Friday Concert Series, Gainesville

Held on the downtown square in Gainesville, bring your chairs and blankets.

Date(s):

May 7th – Mainstreet, Bob Segar tribute band

June 4th – The Soul Purpose Band

August 6th –

September 3rd –

Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM, set up chairs/blankets beginning at 6 PM

Location: Downtown Gainesville Square, Main St.

For more information: Gainesville.org

Cost: Free

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Farmer’s Market, Dahlonega

Date(s): Saturdays through August 28th

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hancock Park, corner of N. Park and Warwick streets

For more info: (706) 482-2707,  Dahlonega.org, Farmer’s Market Event Info,  FaceBook Page

Cost: Free

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

The Arts Council Inc. – Summer MusicFest Series, Gainesville

Join The Arts Council for five  “Concerts Under the Stars” on the lawn of the Smithgall Arts Center. Bring a picnic, your favorite beverages, chairs and blankets and enjoy the music!

Date(s):

Friday, June 18 – Banks & Shane

Saturday, July 3 – Northwinds Symphonic Band Patriotic Pops Concert

Saturday, July 17 – The Highwaymen Live

Saturday, August 7 – Riverstreet

Saturday, August 21 – Back in Time band

Time: 8:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Location: lawn of The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring Street, SW, Gainesville

Cost: Call 770-534-2787 or visit website for tickets.

For more information: The Arts Council

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month.

Date(s): Every Thursday through October

Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Street Vendors at 5:00 p.m.)

Location: City Hall lawn, 5419 W. Pine St., Flowery Branch, GA

For more information:  FloweryBranchGA.org, Farmer’s Market Info

Roving Ranger, Gainesville

Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests and answer questions.

Date: Fridays through September 3rd.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

For more information: 678-450-7726,  GaStateParks

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Farmer’s Market, Dahlonega

Date(s): Saturdays through August 28th

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hancock Park, corner of N. Park and Warwick streets

For more info: (706) 482-2707,  Dahlonega.org, Farmer’s Market Event Info,  FaceBook Page

Cost: Free

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month.

Date(s): Every Thursday through October

Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Street Vendors at 5:00 p.m.)

Location: City Hall lawn, 5419 W. Pine St., Flowery Branch, GA

For more information:  FloweryBranchGA.org, Farmer’s Market Info

Roving Ranger, Gainesville

Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests and answer questions.

Date: Fridays through September 3rd.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

For more information: 678-450-7726,  GaStateParks

Summer Farmers Market, Braselton

Date: 3rd Fridays through August

Time: 4-7 p.m.

Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA

For more information visit Braselton Farmers Market on Facebook (@BraseltonFarmersMarket)

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Farmer’s Market, Dahlonega

Date(s): Saturdays through August 28th

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hancock Park, corner of N. Park and Warwick streets

For more info: (706) 482-2707,  Dahlonega.org, Farmer’s Market Event Info,  FaceBook Page

Cost: Free

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

The Arts Council Inc. – Summer MusicFest Series, Gainesville

Join The Arts Council for five  “Concerts Under the Stars” on the lawn of the Smithgall Arts Center. Bring a picnic, your favorite beverages, chairs and blankets and enjoy the music!

Date(s):

Friday, June 18 – Banks & Shane

Saturday, July 3 – Northwinds Symphonic Band Patriotic Pops Concert

Saturday, July 17 – The Highwaymen Live

Saturday, August 7 – Riverstreet

Saturday, August 21 – Back in Time band

Time: 8:00 – 10:30 p.m.

Location: lawn of The Arts Council Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring Street, SW, Gainesville

Cost: Call 770-534-2787 or visit website for tickets.

For more information: The Arts Council

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month.

Date(s): Every Thursday through October

Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Street Vendors at 5:00 p.m.)

Location: City Hall lawn, 5419 W. Pine St., Flowery Branch, GA

For more information:  FloweryBranchGA.org, Farmer’s Market Info

Roving Ranger, Gainesville

Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests and answer questions.

Date: Fridays through September 3rd.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

For more information: 678-450-7726,  GaStateParks

Sunrise Yoga, Gainesville

Come join instructor Cait Patterson on Saturday mornings for Sunrise Yoga.

Date(s): Saturdays

Time: 6:30 a.m.

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, beside the tower, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd., Gainesville

Cost: $10

Information: Instructor, Cait Patterson, FaceBook , Instagram

Farmer’s Market, Dahlonega

Date(s): Saturdays through August 28th

Time: 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: Hancock Park, corner of N. Park and Warwick streets

For more info: (706) 482-2707,  Dahlonega.org, Farmer’s Market Event Info,  FaceBook Page

Cost: Free

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month.

Date(s): Every Thursday through October

Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Street Vendors at 5:00 p.m.)

Location: City Hall lawn, 5419 W. Pine St., Flowery Branch, GA

For more information:  FloweryBranchGA.org, Farmer’s Market Info

Roving Ranger, Gainesville

Have a burning question for a naturalist? The new ranger/naturalist at Don Carter State Park will be making rounds at the campgrounds and beach area to meet guests and answer questions.

Date: Fridays through September 3rd.

Time: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Don Carter State Park, 5000 N. Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

For more information: 678-450-7726,  GaStateParks

First Friday Concert Series, Dahlonega

A staple of Dahlonega culture, the First Friday Concert Series, is back in 2021.

Date(s): The first Friday of each month:

June 4: Mini-Jam
July 2: Radford Windham and Step Back Cadillac
August 6: Kurt Thomas
September 3: Ugly Cousin
October 1: Hughes Taylor

Time: 6:30 – 8:30 PM

Location: Hancock Park, located just off the Historic Dahlonega Square at the corner of North Park Street and Warwick Street

Cost: Free

For more information:  Dahlonega Downtown Area Events

First Friday Concert Series, Gainesville

Held on the downtown square in Gainesville, bring your chairs and blankets.

Date(s):

May 7th – Mainstreet, Bob Segar tribute band

June 4th – The Soul Purpose Band

August 6th –

September 3rd –

Time: 7:00 – 10:00 PM, set up chairs/blankets beginning at 6 PM

Location: Downtown Gainesville Square, Main St.

For more information: Gainesville.org

Cost: Free

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events

Flowery Branch Farmers Market

The market is every Thursday, but live music, food trucks and Main Street vendors arrive on the 2nd Thursdays of each month.

Date(s): Every Thursday through October

Time: 3:30-6:30 p.m. (Main Street Vendors at 5:00 p.m.)

Location: City Hall lawn, 5419 W. Pine St., Flowery Branch, GA

For more information:  FloweryBranchGA.org, Farmer’s Market Info

Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega

On-going Event – Pickers and singers perform traditional mountain music – Saturday afternoons through Oct. 9th.

Date(s): Saturdays through October 9th

Time: afternoon

Location: Downtown Dahlonega, outside Gold Museum State Historic Site, 1 Public Square, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533

For more information: Dahlonega.org

Cocktails in the Garden, Gainesville

Sip mixed drinks, beer or wine while enjoying the garden. You can also order in advance for Saturday dinner.

Date(s): Saturday and Sunday through October 23rd.

Time(s):

Saturdays –  3:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sundays – 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Location: Gainesville Garden of the Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1911 Sweet Bay Dr., Gainesville

For more information: 404-888-4760, Gainesville Garden Events