So much, so close!
Located in the heart of the business district, downtown Gainesville is home to a number of boutique and second-generation specialty stores, a wide variety of restaurants, entertainment and a vibrant nightlife!
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
Enjoy live music under the beautiful spring blue skies on the square from 11:30am to 1:30pm each Wednesday in May!
First Friday Concerts continue ON THE SQUARE in Historic Downtown Gainesville!
Join us every Wednesday in July from 6-9pm for Gainesville’s Hot Summer Nights on the Historic Downtown Square!
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!
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The 4th Annual block pARTy PUBLIC ART fundraiser is around the corner, coming up Thursday, May 9, 2024!
This is a one-of-a-kind event bringing together artists, residents, new art buyers, and longtime supporters to celebrate the creativity and community that public art facilitates. What makes this event unique is they sell original, donated artwork for under $100 so art is accessible to everyone.
Hosted at NoFo Brew Co Gainesville. Get your tickets soon!
Learn More: www.facebook.com/events/381866534831994
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Don’t let the sprinkles stop you from coming downtown tonight! It’s clearing up and downtown vendors, businesses and sponsors are ready for a good time, RAIN OR SHINE!
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It's The First Friday of the Month!
Join us for our free summer concert series TONIGHT, Friday, May 3rd featuHot FlashFlash 80's Band!
Come downtown for kids zone, shopping, and happy hour specials 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 … See MoreSee Less
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Looking for somewhere to eat before the First Friday Concert?
Dining Options in walking distance from the Square:
• Alpha Gyro Grill (6 min walk)
• Atlas Pizza + Road Atlas Pizza (on the square)
• Avocados Restaurant (on the square)
• Boarding Pass Coffee (on the square)
• Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern – Gainesville (3 min walk)
• The Collegiate Grill (1 min walk, closes at 7pm just for this event!)
• Consuelo Gainesville (1 min walk))
• Cork It Gainesville (on the square)
• Cotto Italian (on the square)
• Diletto Bakery (7 min walk)
• Downtown Drafts (on the square)
• Farmhouse Coffee (4 min walk)
• Grubs Market (7 min walk)
• Hopscotch Restaurant (on the square)
• Inman Perk Coffee – Gainesville (on the square)
• The Inked Pig (food truck on the square, or 16 min walk)
• Johnny's New York Style Pizza (4 min walk)
• Kelley’s Tavern (10 min walk)
• Kilwins Gainesville (on the square)
• Luna's Restaurant (1 min walk)
• Mellow Mushroom (16 min walk)
• Meadowlark Coffee (1 min walk)
• Midland Ice Cream Social (cart on the square)
• North Georgia BBQ & Oyster Shop – Gainesville (3 min walk)
• Paw Paw's Peanuts (food tent on the square)
• Peyton's Pie Company – Gainesville (on the square)
• Recess Gastro Pub (1 min walk)
• Scott's Downtown fka Scott's on the Square (2 min walk)
• Standard Service GA (4 min walk)
• Sweet Magnolias Cafe & Bakery (on the square, closes at 3pm)
• Tap It Growlers (2 min walk, beer truck on the square)
• Taqueria Tsunami Gainesville, GA (on the square)
• The Stag – Chophouse (on the square)
• Wild Wing Cafe (7 min walk)
• Vickys Tacos (4 min walk)
• Yellowfin Restaurant and Bar (2 min walk)
• Zen Ramen and Sushi Burrito (1 min walk)
LEARN MORE: www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/
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The Arts Council presents its 2024 Annual Fundraiser at the Smithgall Arts Center Pavilion this Saturday evening! Come dance the night away to your favorite Jimmy Buffet hits sung by A1A, the Official and Original Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band.
This annual fundraiser is our largest of the year, featuring both a live and a silent auction, catered dinner by Margaritaville at Lake Lanier, a concert by Jimmy Buffett tribute band A1A, and lots more!
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We're just 2 days away from our FIRST First Friday Concert in Downtown Gainesville!
Join us for our free summer concert series 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 … See MoreSee Less
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