april, 2021
28aprAll DayWildflower Hike - Blairsville - Apr 2021
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Wildflower Hike, Blairsville The Benton MacKaye Trail Association sponsors easy to moderate 1.5-mile hike to see Pink Lady Slippers, Trilliums, Wild Geranium, Dutchman’s Pipe, and more wildflowers in Mulky Gap and
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Wildflower Hike, Blairsville
The Benton MacKaye Trail Association sponsors easy to moderate 1.5-mile hike to see Pink Lady Slippers, Trilliums, Wild Geranium, Dutchman’s Pipe, and more wildflowers in Mulky Gap and on Duncan Ridge Trail.
Date: April 28
For times and details contact hike leader: hikeleaderJF@bmtamail.org.
Time
All Day (Wednesday)
Organizer
Benton MacKaye Trail AssociationGoverned by a 14-member Board of Directors, the primary work of the Benton MacKaye Trail Association today is to maintain and to promote the Benton MacKaye Trail. BMTA sponsors several hikes each month as well as occasional backpacking excursions.
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12sep7:00 am2026 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
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29th Annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Gainesville Multicultural festival with dragon boat racing, Asian dance and music, food vendors. Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 2026 Schedule of Events
Event Details
29th Annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Gainesville
Multicultural festival with dragon boat racing, Asian dance and music, food vendors.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
2026 Schedule of Events
5:30 AM – Parking Opens
6:00 AM – Venue Opens / Registrar Opens for Team Check In
6:30 AM – Off-site Parking and Shuttles Open
6:50 AM – Safety Boat Driver Meeting (base of tower)
7:00 AM – Mandatory Team Captain’s Meeting to be followed by Steerer’s Meeting (base of tower)
7:10 AM – Blessing of the Boats by Buddhist Monks – Eye Dotting and Awakening
7:30 AM – National Anthem
7:40 AM – Marshalling Opens for Heat 1
8:00 AM – Dragon Boat Races Begin
12:30 PM – Opening Ceremony Begins
1:30 PM – Finals Begin
4:00 PM – (Approx) Awards Ceremony
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park grandstands, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Cost: Free to attend
For more info: DragonBoatAtlanta.com.
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am
19sep7:00 amSwim Across America - LLOP - 2026
Event Details
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Whether you are a veteran
Event Details
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville
Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
Whether you are a veteran swimmer or you’re looking to do your first open water swim, we welcome you to help us “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.”
.5-mile/1-mile/3-mile open water swim for teams or individuals. Event is a fundraiser for local cancer research and patient programs including Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Donations encouraged for children’s cancer medical facilities.
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Mandatory Swimmer Check-in
8:10 AM – 8:40 AM: Opening Program
8:45 AM: Rolling start for the open water swims.
You can sign up to participate, join a local team, or donate through Swim Across America.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Cost: See event link or website for details
For more info: Event Link
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am
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september
08sep7:00 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
12sep7:00 am2026 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival
Event Details
29th Annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Gainesville Multicultural festival with dragon boat racing, Asian dance and music, food vendors. Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026 2026 Schedule of Events
Event Details
29th Annual Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Gainesville
Multicultural festival with dragon boat racing, Asian dance and music, food vendors.
Date: Saturday, September 12, 2026
2026 Schedule of Events
5:30 AM – Parking Opens
6:00 AM – Venue Opens / Registrar Opens for Team Check In
6:30 AM – Off-site Parking and Shuttles Open
6:50 AM – Safety Boat Driver Meeting (base of tower)
7:00 AM – Mandatory Team Captain’s Meeting to be followed by Steerer’s Meeting (base of tower)
7:10 AM – Blessing of the Boats by Buddhist Monks – Eye Dotting and Awakening
7:30 AM – National Anthem
7:40 AM – Marshalling Opens for Heat 1
8:00 AM – Dragon Boat Races Begin
12:30 PM – Opening Ceremony Begins
1:30 PM – Finals Begin
4:00 PM – (Approx) Awards Ceremony
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park grandstands, 3105 Clarks Bridge Rd.
Cost: Free to attend
For more info: DragonBoatAtlanta.com.
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am
12sep8:00 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
12sep8:00 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
13sep12:00 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
15sep7:00 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
19sep7:00 amSwim Across America - LLOP - 2026
Event Details
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Whether you are a veteran
Event Details
Swim Across America – Atlanta Open Water Swim 2026, Gainesville
Join us for our annual open water swim on Saturday, September 19th at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!
Whether you are a veteran swimmer or you’re looking to do your first open water swim, we welcome you to help us “Make Waves to Fight Cancer.”
.5-mile/1-mile/3-mile open water swim for teams or individuals. Event is a fundraiser for local cancer research and patient programs including Aflac Cancer & Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Donations encouraged for children’s cancer medical facilities.
Date: September 19, 2026
Time: Schedule is tentative and subject to change.
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM: Mandatory Swimmer Check-in
8:10 AM – 8:40 AM: Opening Program
8:45 AM: Rolling start for the open water swims.
You can sign up to participate, join a local team, or donate through Swim Across America.
Location: Lake Lanier Olympic Park
Cost: See event link or website for details
For more info: Event Link
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Time
(Saturday) 7:00 am
19sep8:00 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
19sep8:00 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
20sep12:00 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
22sep7:00 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
26sep8:00 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
26sep8:00 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
27sep12:00 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
29sep7:00 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
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