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10feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show
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3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft
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3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show
Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.
Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Gainesville Marina – 2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Free entry
For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page
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(Friday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
18feb(feb 18)6:30 am19(feb 19)2:30 pmFeb 2023-Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville
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2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm Location:
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2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville
Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023
Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm
Location: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy.
For more info and to register: visit www.majorleaguefishing.com.
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18 (Saturday) 6:30 am - 19 (Sunday) 2:30 pm
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Laurel Park
3100 Old Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30506
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04feb8:30 am2023 Surf & Sun 5K, Cumming
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2023 Surf & Sun 5K, Cumming Date: Saturday, Feb 4th, 2023 Time: 8:30 am Location: West Bank Park, 3400 Buford Dam Rd Cost: $35.-$37.50 For more info:
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2023 Surf & Sun 5K, Cumming
Date: Saturday, Feb 4th, 2023
Time: 8:30 am
Location: West Bank Park, 3400 Buford Dam Rd
Cost: $35.-$37.50
For more info: www.active.com, Event Link
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(Saturday) 8:30 am
04feb10:00 am11:00 am2023 First Visit Tour, Helen
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Guided van tour of Smithgall Woods State Park to see covered bridge, Duke’s Creek, park cottages and more. Date: First Saturday of each month Time: 10-11 a.m. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61
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Guided van tour of Smithgall Woods State Park to see covered bridge, Duke’s Creek, park cottages and more.
Date: First Saturday of each month
Time: 10-11 a.m.
Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl.
Cost: $5 parking. Admission is free, donations welcome. Reservations required. No pets.
For more info: www.gastateparks.org, 706-878-3087.
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 11:00 am
05feb1:00 pm5:00 pmFeb 2023 - Super Museum Sunday
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February 2023 – Super Museum Sunday The Northeast Georgia History Center will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday which is part of the annual Georgia History Festival, the
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February 2023 – Super Museum Sunday
The Northeast Georgia History Center will participate in the Georgia History Festival’s Super Museum Sunday which is part of the annual Georgia History Festival, the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society, reaching hundreds of thousands of students statewide.
Date: Sunday, February 5th, 2023
Time: 1 – 5 pm
Location: The Northeast Georgia History Center – 322 Academy Street NE, Gainesville
Cost: Free Admission!
For more information: Northeast GA History Ctr, or 770-297-5900
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(Sunday) 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
07feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
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Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
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Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
09feb6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23
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Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27 Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch For more info:
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Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch
For more info: FloweryBranchGA.org.
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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
10feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show
Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.
Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Gainesville Marina – 2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Free entry
For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page
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(Friday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
11feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show
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3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show
Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.
Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Gainesville Marina – 2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Free entry
For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page
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(Saturday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
5.00 parking
11feb11:00 am5:00 pm2023 Falconry at the Gorge
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Falconry at the Gorge, Tallulah Gorge State Park Licensed falconers and raptors “meet & greet” visitors. Date: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023 Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn
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Falconry at the Gorge, Tallulah Gorge State Park
Licensed falconers and raptors “meet & greet” visitors.
Date: Saturday, Feb 11, 2023
Time: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 338 Jane Hurt Yarn Dr., Tallulah Falls, GA
Cost: $5 parking
For more info: Tallulah Gorge State Park, 706-754-7981.
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
12feb10:00 am5:00 pm3rd Annual North GA Boat & RV Show
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft
Event Details
3rd Annual North Georgia Boat & RV Show
Don’t miss the 3rd annual North Georgia Boat & RV show with fun for the whole family! There will be food trucks, craft beer, boats, campers and related exhibits.
Date: Feb 10 – 12, 2023
Time: 10 am – 5 pm
Location: Gainesville Marina – 2145 Dawsonville Highway Gainesville, GA 30501
Cost: Free entry
For more info: Gainesville Marina and Boat Sales’ Facebook Page
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Time
(Sunday) 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location
Gainesville Marina
2145 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville, GA 30501
14feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
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Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
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Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
17feb10:00 am2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville
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2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville Student art and essay contest, joint city/county tree proclamation. Maximum 50 seats. Date: Friday, Feb. 17, 2023 Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2021 Elachee Dr., Gainesville For more information:
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2023 Arbor Day Celebration, Gainesville
Student art and essay contest, joint city/county tree proclamation. Maximum 50 seats.
Date: Friday, Feb. 17, 2023
Location: Elachee Nature Science Center, 2021 Elachee Dr., Gainesville
For more information: Robin Halstead, Greater Hall Chamber of Commerce, 770-532-6206, rhalstead@ghcc.com.
Time
(Friday) 10:00 am
17feb4:00 pm6:00 pmFarmers Market - Braselton - Feb 2023
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Farmers Market, Braselton Date: Friday, February 17, 2023 Time: 4-6 p.m. Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA (9924 Davis St, Braselton, GA 30517) For more
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Farmers Market, Braselton
Date: Friday, February 17, 2023
Time: 4-6 p.m.
Location: patio of Braselton Brothers Store, Davis St., Braselton, GA (9924 Davis St, Braselton, GA 30517)
For more information visit www.braselton.net, or Braselton Farmers Market on Facebook (@BraseltonFarmersMarket)
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(Friday) 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location
Braselton Bros. Store
9924 Davis St., Braselton, GA 30517
18feb(feb 18)6:30 am19(feb 19)2:30 pmFeb 2023-Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville
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2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023 Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm Location:
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2023 Phoenix Bass Fishing League, Gainesville
Date: Saturday, Feb 18, 2023
Time: Take off on Sat., Feb 18th at 6:30 am. Weigh-in on Sun., Feb. 19th at 2:30 pm
Location: Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Hwy.
For more info and to register: visit www.majorleaguefishing.com.
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18 (Saturday) 6:30 am - 19 (Sunday) 2:30 pm
Location
Laurel Park
3100 Old Cleveland Highway Gainesville, GA 30506
21feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
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Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
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Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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(Tuesday) 5:30 pm
23feb6:30 pm6:30 pmFlowery Branch Winter Farmers Market '22-'23
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Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27 Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch For more info:
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Flowery Branch Winter Farmers Market
Date: 2nd and 4th Thursdays through April 27
Time: 3:30 – 6:30 pm
Location: 5301 Railroad Ave. Flowery Branch
For more info: FloweryBranchGA.org.
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(Thursday) 6:30 pm - 6:30 pm
25feb11:00 am12:30 pmNative American Cultures of the Blue Ridge
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Native American Cultures of the Blue Ridge, Helen Learn about Native American history and culture. Date: Saturday, Feb 25, 2023 Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Smithgall Woods State Park,
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Native American Cultures of the Blue Ridge, Helen
Learn about Native American history and culture.
Date: Saturday, Feb 25, 2023
Time: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Smithgall Woods State Park, 61 Tsalaki Trl., Helen, GA 30545
Cost: $5 parking
For more info: Smithgall Woods State Park, 706-878-3087.
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(Saturday) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
25feb6:15 pm8:15 pmStars Over Elachee - Feb 2023
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Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville An Astronomy Education Program: Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations. Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023 Time: 6:15
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Stars Over Elachee, Gainesville
An Astronomy Education Program: Learn how to use a telescope, view the first quarter moon, stars and constellations.
Date: Saturday, February 25, 2023
Time: 6:15 – 8:15 p.m.
Location: Chicopee Woods Aquatic Studies Center at Chicopee Lake, 2100 Calvary Church Rd.
- Event is for adults and children age 8 and older.
- Bring flashlight and pencil.
- Telescope fee $30 for up to five family members or friend group.
- Free to Elachee members. Register in advance. 770-535-1976, www.elachee.org.
- Event: Stars Over Elachee, Event Link
*you may bring your own telescope – but if you do: Participants need to know how to set up, use and manipulate their own telescopes. Naturalists are only technically familiar with Elachee telescopes and are not guaranteed to have any knowledge of each individual type brought.
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(Saturday) 6:15 pm - 8:15 pm
28feb5:30 pm2023 Lanier Running Club-Group Runs
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Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites. Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs. Time:
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Lanier Running Club Group Runs, Gainesville
Run with Lanier Running Club, starters to elites.
Dates: Every Tuesday evening – but check website/Facebook page for updates and other runs.
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Meet at Liquid Nation Brewing, 2100 Atlanta Hwy.
For more information: www.lanierrunningclub.org.
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