6330 Mitchell Street, Flowery Branch

770-967-3775 • www.fishtaleslakelanier.com

July 11 - Live Music w/ Paul Sanner, 5-9 pm

July 12 - Live Music w/ Rob Swistak, 5-9 pm

July 13 - Live Music w/ Ben Wade, 5-9 pm 

6800 Lights Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch

678-828-7676 • www.pigtaleslakelanier.com

2-Hour Sunset Picnic Dinner Cruise, Catered By Pig Tales

Friday and Saturday from 6:30-8:30 pm

Depart Q dock in Safe Harbor Aqualand Marina - www.laniertiki.com 

July 11 - Live Music w/ Ben Dunlap, 5-9 pm

July 12 - Live Music w/ Teen Dads, 5-9 pm

July 13 - Live Music w/ Hunter Flanagan, 5-9 pm 

8800 Port Royale Dr, Gainesville

770-887-5715 •  www.pelicanpetes.com/live-music

July 11 - Live Music w/ John Amoroso, 1-4 pm; Jason Marcum, 6-9 pm

July 12 - Live Music w/ Paul Noga, 1-4 pm; Chas Crawford, 6-9 pm

July 13 - Live Music w/ Jason Marcum, 1-4 pm; Mark the Piano Guy, 6-9 pm 

2151 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville

678-450-1310 • www.skogieslakefrontrestaurant.us 

July 11 - Live Music w/ Swing Daddies, 5:30-9:30 pm

July 12 - Live Music w/ Southern Hospitality, 5:30-9:30 pm

July 13 - Live Music w/ Layne Denton, 10 am-2 pm 

6900 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford

678 714-7572 • Facebook page

July 11 - Live Music w/ Neon Rose, 7 pm

July 12 - Live Music w/ Pirate Flag Band (K Chesney Tribute, 7 pm July 13 - Live Music w/ Wrecking Roses, 1 pm 

3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville

www.exploregainesville.org

Canoe, Kayak, SUP Rentals available. 

7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford

770-945-8787 • www.lanierIslands.com

July 11 - Fins Up Water Park, 11 am-7 pm

July 11 - Game Changer, 12-10 pm

July 12 - Brunch Buffet, 9 am-12 pm, LandShark Bar & Grill

July 12 - Fins Up Water Park, 11 am-7 pm

July 12 - Game Changer, 12-10 pm

July 12 - Margarita Cruise, 6-9 pm

July 12 - Zach Haynes, 7-10 pm, LandShark Landing

July 13 - Brunch Buffet, 9 am-12 pm, LandShark Bar & Grill

July 13 - Brunch Cruise, Brunch at LandShark Bar & Grill, 9-11am; Cruise from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

July 13 - Fins Up Water Park, 11 am-7 pm

July 13 - Game Changer, 12-10 pm 

3100 Old Cleveland Highway, Gainesville

770-535-8280 • www.hallcounty.org

Offering a dog park, paved walking trail, Splash Pad (noon to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday; $2 per child) and a mega boat ramp.

5000 North Browning Bridge Rd, Gainesville

www.gastateparks.org/doncarter • Facebook

Offering a beach, camping, fishing, hiking trails and horseback riding trails. $5 parking fee. 

20 Pearl Nix Parkway, Gainesville • Website

Kayak Shack is closed for the 2025 season due to renovations at Longwood Park. Kayaks are still available to rent via a self-service kiosk. Kayaks can be rented for $20 per hour. 

6900 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford • 770-967-1515 • www.windsongsail.com 

July 13 - Sail-N-Swim - 5-8 pm