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Posted by Lakeside | Mar 29, 2026 | Columns

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
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17apr5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2026

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Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville Food, drinks, and music. Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and

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Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville

Food, drinks, and music.

Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and more.

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Date(s): Fridays, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21

Time: 5 pm – 9 pm, gates open at 5 pm with live music 6 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. On-site parking is limited, shuttles are available, and a courtesy dock is available. Off-site parking is TBD. www.exploregainesville.org.

Cost: Free to enter

For more information visit Explore Gainesville or call 770-531-6598.

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Time

(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

may 15, 2026 5:00 pmjune 19, 2026 5:00 pmjuly 17, 2026 5:00 pmaugust 21, 2026 5:00 pm

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
See website for details.

25apr8:00 am3:00 pm2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge

Event Details

2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC. Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person

Event Details

2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier

Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC.

Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person + 1 drummer per dragon boat) compete. Businesses, clubs, churches and neighborhoods invited. Entry fee includes a 1.5 hr. practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson: April 17th (evening), April 18th and 19th (day). All teams will have three, 200 meters races (2 heats and a final).

There is also an exciting distance race for Open and maybe some openings for a few other adventurous teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2,000 meters.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 7 am – 3 pm

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.

Cost: see website for details.

For more info: Event Link

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Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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16apr3:00 pm8:00 pm4th Annual Art Walk, Gainesville

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4th Annual Art Walk, Gainesville The Arts Council, in partnership with Downtown Gainesville, hosts this FREE event that supports regional artists and local businesses. Find original artwork for sale, dining at

Event Details

4th Annual Art Walk, Gainesville

The Arts Council, in partnership with Downtown Gainesville, hosts this FREE event that supports regional artists and local businesses. Find original artwork for sale, dining at exceptional restaurants, and shopping at one-of-a-kind boutiques. Get the map of locations online and note that many locations are inside.

The Gainesville Trolley will be available, with stops in Downtown, Green Street, and the Brenau District, running from 3 – 8 pm.

Date: Thursday, April 16, 2026

Time: 3 pm – 8 pm

Location: Downtown Gainesville Square area, See the Art Walk Guide Map for all the stops.

Cost: Free

For more info:  Get your Art Walk Guide Map online, The Arts Council

 

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(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
Free

17apr5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2026

Event Details

Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville Food, drinks, and music. Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and

Event Details

Food Truck Fridays, Gainesville

Food, drinks, and music.

Food Truck Fridays are fun outdoor gatherings, open to the public which include food and beer trucks, retail vendors, live music and more.

LLOP Food Truck Friday logo

 

 

 

 

 

Date(s): Fridays, Apr 17, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 17, Aug 21

Time: 5 pm – 9 pm, gates open at 5 pm with live music 6 pm – 8:30 pm

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville, GA 30506. On-site parking is limited, shuttles are available, and a courtesy dock is available. Off-site parking is TBD. www.exploregainesville.org.

Cost: Free to enter

For more information visit Explore Gainesville or call 770-531-6598.

more

Time

(Friday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

Future Event Times in this Repeating Event Series

may 15, 2026 5:00 pmjune 19, 2026 5:00 pmjuly 17, 2026 5:00 pmaugust 21, 2026 5:00 pm

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Cumming City Center423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA
see website for details

18apr8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming

Event Details

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.

Event Details

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.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Cumming City Center

423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

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Farm House Coffee118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

18apr8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

Event Details

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.

Event Details

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.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Farm House Coffee

118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

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19apr12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides

Event Details

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

Event Details

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 Rd., Gainesville

For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm

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NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville434 High St. SE.

21apr7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

Event Details

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

Event Details

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 St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

Location

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville

434 High St. SE.

Learn More

CalendarGoogleCal

Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
See website for details.

25apr8:00 am3:00 pm2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge

Event Details

2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC. Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person

Event Details

2026 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier

Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event. 100% of the proceeds of this event goes to LCKC.

Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person + 1 drummer per dragon boat) compete. Businesses, clubs, churches and neighborhoods invited. Entry fee includes a 1.5 hr. practice session the weekend before races with trained steersperson: April 17th (evening), April 18th and 19th (day). All teams will have three, 200 meters races (2 heats and a final).

There is also an exciting distance race for Open and maybe some openings for a few other adventurous teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2,000 meters.

Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026

Time: 7 am – 3 pm

Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.

Cost: see website for details.

For more info: Event Link

more

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

Learn More

CalendarGoogleCal

Cumming City Center423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA
see website for details

25apr8:00 am2026 Saturday Walking Club - Cumming

Event Details

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.

Event Details

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.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Cumming City Center

423 Canton Rd. , Cumming, GA

Learn More

CalendarGoogleCal

Farm House Coffee118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

25apr8:00 am2026 Saturday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

Event Details

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.

Event Details

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.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Farm House Coffee

118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy

Learn More

CalendarGoogleCal

26apr12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides

Event Details

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

Event Details

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 Rd., Gainesville

For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm

CalendarGoogleCal

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville434 High St. SE.

28apr7:00 pm2026 Tuesday Group Run/Walk, Gainesville

Event Details

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

Event Details

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 St.; Saturdays at Farm House Coffee, 118 SE Jesse Jewell Pkwy.

Cost:

For more info: www.bigpeachrunningco.com.

Time

(Tuesday) 7:00 pm

Location

NoFo Brewing Co -Gainesville

434 High St. SE.

Learn More

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