Taste the best offereings of North Georgia's finest restaurants on the Plaza at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue overlooking beautiful Lake Sidney Lanier off Clarks Bridge Road in Gainesville. A Taste of Gainesville at the Plaza, has fast become one of the "MUST ATTEND" annual events in Gainesville. Local restaurants and caterers serve up their specialties to guests who enjoy fine but relaxed dining at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue. Come and enjoy the food, the fun and the entertainment. In addition a Lanier Night Sprints event will be held in conjunction with The Taste of Gainesville.

Join the fun on the campus of Brenau University for a Memphis Barbecue Network sanctioned cooking contest. The event literally features many of the South's best bbq teams and local barbecuers. $5 gate fee to support college scholarships. Vendors on site.

Come to the Downtown Square in Gainesville where over 100 artists from Northeast Georgia will be showing their paintings, pottery, jewelry, and other fine arts and crafts on the Square.

Mule Camp Market began years back as a farmer’s curb market near the downtown square. This festival showcases various mountain arts and crafts. Families will enjoy mule rides, live music, great food, petting zoo and other activities.