Nearly 300 boaters, many from across the country, gathered at Lake Lanier the weekend of September 15-16 for the annual Pirates of Lanier Charity Poker Run. The event raised money for three Georgia charities – Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Sunshine and Boys & Girls Clubs of Lanier.
Photo: courtesy Gordon Media Services
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21mar8:00 am2026 John Ferriss Shamrock Sprints Regatta, Gainesville
2026 John Ferriss Shamrock Sprints Regatta, Gainesville The 5th Annual John Ferriss Regatta – a rowing competition open to all college rowing teams. Date: March 21, 22 Time: 8 am Location: Lake Lanier Olympic
The 5th Annual John Ferriss Regatta – a rowing competition open to all college rowing teams.
Date: March 21, 22
Time: 8 am
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
For more info: David Wright, president@lakelanierrowing.org , or LLRC website: https://lakelanierrowing.sportngin.com/, or even website Event
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(Saturday) 8:00 am
march 22, 2026 8:00 am
Lake Lanier Rowing Clubllrcboard@lakelanierrowing.com 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
21mar9:00 amSweep the Hooch - 2026
The annual Sweep the Hooch is your chance to walk, wade, or paddle as we come together to clean up
The annual Sweep the Hooch is your chance to walk, wade, or paddle as we come together to clean up the river we all depend on.Each year, hundreds of volunteers remove tons of trash from the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries as part of Sweep the Hooch. So many of us depend on this crucial resource for clean drinking water, beautiful recreational activities, and more. Please consider becoming a fundraiser or donating to support a trash-free Chattahoochee River.
Date: Sat, March 21, 2026
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Location: Over 65 locations: Gainesville locations include Don Carter State Park and Linwood Nature Preserve – see website for all locations
Cost: Free
For more info: Chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/, Registration required. www.chattahoochee.org, tbates@chattahoochee.org.
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(Saturday) 9:00 am
Chattahoochee RiverkeeperMission: To ensure there’s enough clean water in the Chattahoochee River now and for future generations.Phone: 678-696-8866 Headwaters Office: 104 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501
march
14mar8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
14mar8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
14mar9:00 am2026 Dempsey Dash 5K/1K Fun Run
Dempsey Dash 5K/1K Fun Run, Gainesville Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026 Time: 9 am Location: Brenau University Amphitheatre, 102 Prior St. Cost: $10-$30 For more info: www.runnersfit.com, Dempsey Dash
Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
Time: 9 am
Location: Brenau University Amphitheatre, 102 Prior St.
Cost: $10-$30
For more info: www.runnersfit.com, Dempsey Dash Event info
(Saturday) 9:00 am
15mar12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
17mar7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
21mar8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
21mar8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
21mar8:00 am2026 John Ferriss Shamrock Sprints Regatta, Gainesville
2026 John Ferriss Shamrock Sprints Regatta, Gainesville The 5th Annual John Ferriss Regatta – a rowing competition open to all college rowing teams. Date: March 21, 22 Time: 8 am Location: Lake Lanier Olympic
The 5th Annual John Ferriss Regatta – a rowing competition open to all college rowing teams.
Date: March 21, 22
Time: 8 am
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
For more info: David Wright, president@lakelanierrowing.org , or LLRC website: https://lakelanierrowing.sportngin.com/, or even website Event
more
(Saturday) 8:00 am
march 22, 2026 8:00 am
Lake Lanier Rowing Clubllrcboard@lakelanierrowing.com 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
21mar9:00 amSweep the Hooch - 2026
The annual Sweep the Hooch is your chance to walk, wade, or paddle as we come together to clean up
The annual Sweep the Hooch is your chance to walk, wade, or paddle as we come together to clean up the river we all depend on.Each year, hundreds of volunteers remove tons of trash from the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries as part of Sweep the Hooch. So many of us depend on this crucial resource for clean drinking water, beautiful recreational activities, and more. Please consider becoming a fundraiser or donating to support a trash-free Chattahoochee River.
Date: Sat, March 21, 2026
Time: 9 am – 12 noon
Location: Over 65 locations: Gainesville locations include Don Carter State Park and Linwood Nature Preserve – see website for all locations
Cost: Free
For more info: Chattahoochee.org/sweep-the-hooch/, Registration required. www.chattahoochee.org, tbates@chattahoochee.org.
more
(Saturday) 9:00 am
Chattahoochee RiverkeeperMission: To ensure there’s enough clean water in the Chattahoochee River now and for future generations.Phone: 678-696-8866 Headwaters Office: 104 Washington Street SE, Gainesville, GA 30501
22mar8:00 am2026 John Ferriss Shamrock Sprints Regatta, Gainesville
2026 John Ferriss Shamrock Sprints Regatta, Gainesville The 5th Annual John Ferriss Regatta – a rowing competition open to all college rowing teams. Date: March 21, 22 Time: 8 am Location: Lake Lanier Olympic
The 5th Annual John Ferriss Regatta – a rowing competition open to all college rowing teams.
Date: March 21, 22
Time: 8 am
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
For more info: David Wright, president@lakelanierrowing.org , or LLRC website: https://lakelanierrowing.sportngin.com/, or even website Event
more
(Sunday) 8:00 am
Lake Lanier Rowing Clubllrcboard@lakelanierrowing.com 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
22mar12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
24mar7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
28mar8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming
2026 – Saturday Walking Club, Cumming Date: Saturdays Time: 8 a.m. Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd. Cost: For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
Date: Saturdays
Time: 8 a.m.
Location: Big Peach Running Co., Vision Drive (in front of fountain), Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
28mar8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Saturday) 8:00 am
Farm House Coffee
118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy
28mar10:00 am4:00 pmMutts on Main - Mar 2026
Mutts on Main, Gainesville Pet expo with costume and trick contests, Disc Dog shows, live music, pet adoptions and more. Date: March 28, 2026 Times: 10 am – 4
Pet expo with costume and trick contests, Disc Dog shows, live music, pet adoptions and more.
Date: March 28, 2026
Times: 10 am – 4 pm
Location: Historic Gainesville Square, 112 Main St. SW
For more information: MuttsOnMain.
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Gainesville Downtown Square
Spring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
29mar12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides
Sunday North Hall Rides, Gainesville. Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD Date(s): Sundays Time: noon Location: Haynes
Bicycling on rural roads averaging 17-18 mph at steady pace, 30-45 miles. Rolls out Sundays from Haynes RD
Date(s): Sundays
Time: noon
Location: Haynes Rd., Gainesville
For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
31mar7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville
2026 Group Run/Walk, Gainesville This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville. Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High
This event is led by Big Peach Running Co., Gainesville.
Dates/Times: Tuesdays, 7 pm; Saturdays at 8 am
Location: Tuesdays at NoFo Brewing Company, 434 High St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.
Cost:
For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm
The fifth annual John Ferriss Regatta on Lake Lanier is set for Saturday, March 21. For registration and more details visit: www.exploregainesville.org/event/john-ferriss-regatta/ ... See MoreSee Less
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