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.

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.

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