Author: Bill Vanderford

Gorgeous Clayton has added a new jewel to its crown

Posted by Bill Vanderford | Apr 1, 2023 | Vanderford's Travels

For more than 30 years, I have traveled up I-85 and the Cherokee Scenic Highway to my …

Crawfish are king in Lake Charles, La.

Posted by Bill Vanderford | Feb 26, 2023 | Vanderford's Travels

Growing and eating crawfish in and around Lake Charles, La. has always been the …

Curacao is diverse Dutch magic in the Caribbean

Posted by Bill Vanderford | Jan 27, 2023 | Vanderford's Travels

The first streaking rays of the rising sun dance along the sparkling surf and illuminate the …

‘Tacky’ Tybee is still intact

Posted by Bill Vanderford | Jan 3, 2023 | Vanderford's Travels

In the vernacular of the famous wordsmith, Jimmy Buffett, “I want to go back to the island, where the shrimp boats tie up to …

Special holiday memories from an old cowboy

Posted by Bill Vanderford | Nov 29, 2022 | Vanderford's Travels

For someone like me who has lived a full and very active life, the cold winds of fall that precede the …

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

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20jun5:00 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.

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

july 18, 2025 5:00 pmaugust 15, 2025 5:00 pm

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june

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

Free

06jun4:00 pm10:00 pmFirst Friday Concerts - Gainesville 2025

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2025 First Friday Concerts, Gainesville 1 pm parking closes around the square, 3 pm vendor setup, streets closed to through traffic around the square, 4 – 6 pm local artist pre-show,

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2025 First Friday Concerts, Gainesville

1 pm parking closes around the square, 3 pm vendor setup, streets closed to through traffic around the square, 4 – 6 pm local artist pre-show, main concert 7 pm -10 pm.

Date(s): First Friday of the month from May through September.

May 2nd: Rock Station
Jun 6th: Geoff Saunders Trio + GoMachine Collab
July 4th: Fly Betty Band, and fireworks on the Midland Greenway
August 1st: Mary Kate Farmer
September 5th: Gregg Erwin Band

Time: 4 – 10 pm

Location: Gainesville Historic Downtown Square, 112 Main St., SW

Cost: free

For more info: ExploreGainesville

Time

(Friday) 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location

Gainesville Downtown Square

Spring Street and Main Street, Gainesville, GA 30501

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08jun12:00 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

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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 Rd., Gainesville

For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm

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15jun12:00 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

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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 Rd., Gainesville

For more info email: velocraig@hotmail.com.

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm

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

Free

20jun5:00 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

Cost: Free to enter

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

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

july 18, 2025 5:00 pmaugust 15, 2025 5:00 pm

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22jun12:00 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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29jun12:00 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.

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(Sunday) 12:00 pm

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