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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
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16may5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2025

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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 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15

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 2025: New Horizons Lanier Park, 675 White Sulphur Rd. www.exploregainesville.org.

Cost: Free to enter

For more information visit Explore Gainesville or call 1-855-536-1996.

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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

june 20, 2025 5:00 pmjuly 18, 2025 5:00 pmaugust 15, 2025 5:00 pm

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17may8:00 am2025 Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta

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Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta,  Gainesville Co-hosted by BFSC and LLSC, this regatta is held in memory of Joan Holcomb, Commodore of BFSC 1994 and LLSC 2002. For the races,

Event Details

Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta,  Gainesville

Co-hosted by BFSC and LLSC, this regatta is held in memory of Joan Holcomb, Commodore of BFSC 1994 and LLSC 2002. For the races, a woman must helm the boat. A woman must also make the strategic and tactical decisions for the race. The remainder of the crew can be made up of women and men.

Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025

For all details:  https://www.barefootsailingclub.org/jhm-regatta

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

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Lake Lanier Olympic Park3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
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17may8:00 am2025 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge

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2025 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event primarily benefiting the Hall County Special Olympics. Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person + 1

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2025 Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge, Lake Lanier

Gainesville/Hall Dragon Boat Challenge is a community race event primarily benefiting the Hall County Special Olympics. Teams of 11 paddlers ( 10-person + 1 drummer per dragon boat) compete. Businesses, clubs, churches and neighborhoods invited. The entry fee includes a 1.5 hour practice session the weekend before the event, with trained steersperson. All teams will have three, 200 meters races (2 heats and a final). We also have the exciting distance race for Open and maybe some openings for a few adventurous other teams wanting to take part in racing for + – 2,000 meters.

Date: Saturday, May, 17, 2025

Time: see website for details.

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

Location

Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506

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Off Lake Events

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may

11may12:00 pmBicycling-Sunday North Hall Rides

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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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Gainesville Downtown SquareSpring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
Free

14may11:30 am1:30 pmBlue Sky Concerts - May 2025

Event Details

2025 – May – Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville Enjoy your lunchtime with live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square, Wednesdays in May. Concerts:  May 7th: Rodney Appleby May 14th: Chad Bowmar May

Event Details

2025 – May – Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville

Enjoy your lunchtime with live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square, Wednesdays in May.

Concerts: 
May 7th: Rodney Appleby
May 14th: Chad Bowmar
May 21th: Caleb Davidson
May 28th: Eduardo Cautino

Date: Wednesdays in May

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Location: Downtown Square – Gainesville, GA

For more information: ExploreGainesville.org,

Parking:  All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!

  • Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
  • Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
  • North Parking Deck, 100 Brenau Ave NE.

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Time

(Wednesday) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

Gainesville Downtown Square

Spring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

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

16may5:00 pm9:00 pmFood Truck Fridays - 2025

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 18, May 16, Jun 20, Jul 18, Aug 15

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 2025: New Horizons Lanier Park, 675 White Sulphur Rd. www.exploregainesville.org.

Cost: Free to enter

For more information visit Explore Gainesville or call 1-855-536-1996.

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

june 20, 2025 5:00 pmjuly 18, 2025 5:00 pmaugust 15, 2025 5:00 pm

Learn More

CalendarGoogleCal

see website for details

17may8:00 am2025 Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta

Event Details

Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta,  Gainesville Co-hosted by BFSC and LLSC, this regatta is held in memory of Joan Holcomb, Commodore of BFSC 1994 and LLSC 2002. For the races,

Event Details

Joan Holcomb Memorial Women Skippers Regatta,  Gainesville

Co-hosted by BFSC and LLSC, this regatta is held in memory of Joan Holcomb, Commodore of BFSC 1994 and LLSC 2002. For the races, a woman must helm the boat. A woman must also make the strategic and tactical decisions for the race. The remainder of the crew can be made up of women and men.

Date: Saturday, May 17th, 2025

For all details:  https://www.barefootsailingclub.org/jhm-regatta

Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Learn More

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18may12:00 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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Gainesville Downtown SquareSpring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
Free

21may11:30 am1:30 pmBlue Sky Concerts - May 2025

Event Details

2025 – May – Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville Enjoy your lunchtime with live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square, Wednesdays in May. Concerts:  May 7th: Rodney Appleby May 14th: Chad Bowmar May

Event Details

2025 – May – Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville

Enjoy your lunchtime with live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square, Wednesdays in May.

Concerts: 
May 7th: Rodney Appleby
May 14th: Chad Bowmar
May 21th: Caleb Davidson
May 28th: Eduardo Cautino

Date: Wednesdays in May

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Location: Downtown Square – Gainesville, GA

For more information: ExploreGainesville.org,

Parking:  All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!

  • Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
  • Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
  • North Parking Deck, 100 Brenau Ave NE.

more

Time

(Wednesday) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

Gainesville Downtown Square

Spring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

Learn More

CalendarGoogleCal

25may12:00 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

Gainesville Downtown SquareSpring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501
Free

28may11:30 am1:30 pmBlue Sky Concerts - May 2025

Event Details

2025 – May – Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville Enjoy your lunchtime with live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square, Wednesdays in May. Concerts:  May 7th: Rodney Appleby May 14th: Chad Bowmar May

Event Details

2025 – May – Blue Sky Concerts, Gainesville

Enjoy your lunchtime with live music on Gainesville’s Historic Downtown Square, Wednesdays in May.

Concerts: 
May 7th: Rodney Appleby
May 14th: Chad Bowmar
May 21th: Caleb Davidson
May 28th: Eduardo Cautino

Date: Wednesdays in May

Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm

Location: Downtown Square – Gainesville, GA

For more information: ExploreGainesville.org,

Parking:  All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!

  • Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
  • Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
  • North Parking Deck, 100 Brenau Ave NE.

more

Time

(Wednesday) 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

Gainesville Downtown Square

Spring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

Learn More

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