Downtown Gainesville

Get Around Downtown!

Need help finding your way through Downtown Gainesville? Check out our awesome Downtown Map and the City of Gainesville’s WeGo service!

Downtown Spotlights

Step into the iconic charm of Gainesville, Georgia’s newly renovated Historic City Hall!

Join us in Historic Gainesville April 18, 2024 from 2-8pm for our 2nd annual Art Walk!

Use Main Street Money at participating locations in the historic district— there is truly something for everyone!

Upcoming Events

Save the date, or rather save the DATES because Gainesville’s calendar is filled with exciting events. Join us for annual events such as the Chicken Festival, Jingle Mingle, Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, First Fridays, Beach Bash, Food Truck Fridays and more!

April 20, 2024 Art As Therapy – Quinlan Visual Arts Center
A class on design and doodling that can offer relaxation and mindfulness with the Quinlan…
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April 20, 2024 Waterfest 2024 – Chattahoochee Riverkeeper
Join Chattahoochee Riverkeeper on the Midland Greenway for their second annual Waterfest!
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April 20, 2024 Karaoke – Tap It Growlers
Karaoke with Steve Powers every Saturday night at Tap It!
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April 22, 2024 Coffee with the Chiefs – City of Gainesville
Join the City of Gainesville in celebrating Georgia Cities Week by attending its inaugural “Coffee…
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April 23, 2024 Open House! – Historic Gainesville City Hall
Join the City of Gainesville in celebrating Georgia Cities Week April 21-27 by attending an…
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April 25, 2024 Live Music: Yacht Rock Schooner – Boot Barn Hall
The Yacht Rock Schooner throws the smoothest dance party on the high seas, taking you…
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We're just two weeks away from our FIRST First Friday Concert in Downtown Gainesville!

Join us for our free summer concert series, our first concert on Friday, May 3rd featuHot FlashFlash 80's Band!

Come downtown for happy hour and shopping to enjoy the music of Gregg Erwin from 4-6pm, setting the atmosphere for a great evening downtown.

Set up your chairs/blankets starting at 6pm. Grab a bite and a beverage downtown or at a vendor in the park!

The concert will start at 7pm with non-stop fun on the square until 10pm!

Thank you to Hasty Pope for being our Featured Series Sponsor this year.

All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
North Parking Deck: 130 Main Street.

For vendor, sponsor, and general information, visit our website: www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-c#gvlgas#downtowngainesvillegan#gainesvillegan#FirstFridaysr#CommunityLifem#ShopSmall##eatlocal Hasty PopeHExplore Gainesvilleainesville
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Were just two weeks away from our FIRST First Friday Concert in Downtown Gainesville! 

Join us for our free summer concert series, our first concert on Friday, May 3rd featuring Hot Flash 80s Band! 

Come downtown for happy hour and shopping to enjoy the music of Gregg Erwin from 4-6pm, setting the atmosphere for a great evening downtown.

Set up your chairs/blankets starting at 6pm. Grab a bite and a beverage downtown or at a vendor in the park!

The concert will start at 7pm with non-stop fun on the square until 10pm! 

Thank you to Hasty Pope for being our Featured Series Sponsor this year.

All Parking Decks are FREE in Gainesville!
Main Street Parking Deck, 301 Main St.
Hall County Parking Facility, 225 Green St.
North Parking Deck: 130 Main Street.

For vendor, sponsor, and general information, visit our website: https://www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/

#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #firstfridays #communitylife #shopsmall #eatlocal Hasty Pope Explore Gainesville

Art Walk Fun at Grubs Market! See MoreSee Less

2 days ago
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Congratulations to @access_wdun on their ribbon cutting today, celebrating their new studio space on the Historic Downtown Square!

WDUN has successfully shared 75 years of local news here in Gainesville, Georgia, and we look forward to many more!

#gvlga #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #localnews Explore Gainesville GA @wdunmorningsonmaine @accesswdunsports @accesswdunplus
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Congratulations to @access_wdun on their ribbon cutting today, celebrating their new studio space on the Historic Downtown Square!

WDUN has successfully shared 75 years of local news here in Gainesville, Georgia, and we look forward to many more!

#gvlga #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega #localnews @exploregainesvillega @wdunmorningsonmaine @accesswdunsports @accesswdunplusImage attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

We’re so excited to welcome Sara Evans to Gainesville this Friday at Boot Barn Hall! Comment your favorite Sara Evans song below for your chance to win an M&G Prize Pack to the show! If you don’t win, you can still purchase your VIP packages at saraevans.com and tickets to the show at bootbarnhallga.com.

#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega Boot Barn Hall – Gainesville Explore Gainesville #lovelocal #playlocal
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We’re so excited to welcome Sara Evans to Gainesville this Friday at Boot Barn Hall! Comment your favorite Sara Evans song below for your chance to win an M&G Prize Pack to the show! If you don’t win, you can still purchase your VIP packages at saraevans.com and tickets to the show at bootbarnhallga.com. 

#GVLGA #downtowngainesvillega #gainesvillega Boot Barn Hall - Gainesville Explore Gainesville #lovelocal #playlocal
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