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Weekend Scoop

Dishing Out Events Across Lanier For The Weekend of June 13-15, 2025

Lakeside's Weekend Scoop

We’re dishing out upcoming events and specials across Lanier for Father’s Day weekend, June 13-15, 2025. Highlights include the water park, cruises and music at Margaritaville/Lanier Islands; the Splash Pad at Laurel Park; a Father’s Day Great Escape Sail at Windsong Sailing Academy; and live music at Fish Tales, Pig Tales, Pelican Pete’s, Skogies and Twisted Oar. 

RESTAURANTS, RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT

Fish Tales (Hideaway Bay Marina)

6330 Mitchell Street, Flowery Branch

770-967-3775 • www.fishtaleslakelanier.com


June 13 - Live Music w/ Ben Dunlap, 5-9 pm

June 14 - Live Music w/ Sean Bulow, 5-9 pm

June 15 - Live Music w/ Jonathan Ingram, 12-4 pm; Rich Van Slyke, 5-9 pm 

Pig Tales (Aqualand Marina)

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 


June 13 - Live Music w/ Paul Sanner, 5-9 pm

June 14 - Live Music w/ Jake Hicks, 5-9 pm

June 15 - Live Music w/ Lamar McBurnett, 12-4 pm; Rockin' Rick Dalton, 5-9 pm 

Pelican Pete's (Port Royale Marina)

8800 Port Royale Dr, Gainesville

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


June 13 - Live Music w/ Jonathan Ingram, 1-4 pm; Craig Gleason, 6-9 pm

June 14 - Live Music w/ GA Back Porch Band, 1-4 pm; Paul Noga, 6-9 pm

June 15 - Live Music w/ John Amoroso, 1-4 pm; Jeff Gillman, 6-9 pm 

Skogies (Gainesville Marina)

2151 Dawsonville Hwy, Gainesville

678-450-1310 • www.skogieslakefrontrestaurant.us 


June 13 - Live Music w/ Swing Daddies, 5:30-9:30 pm

June 14 - Live Music w/ Southern Hospitality, 5:30-9:30 pm

June 15 - Live Music w/ Tony Morgan, 11 am-2 pm 

Twisted Oar (Holiday Marina)

6900 Lanier Islands Pkwy, Buford

678 714-7572 • Facebook page


June 13 - Live Music w/ Fly Betty, 7 pm

June 14 - Live Music w/ Chris Chapman, 7 pm

June 15 - Live Music w/ Peggy & Wayne, 1 pm; Neon Rose, 6 pm 

DESTINATIONS
Lake Lanier Olympic Park

3105 Clarks Bridge Road, Gainesville

www.exploregainesville.org


Canoe, Kayak, SUP Rentals available. 

Margaritaville/Lanier Islands

7000 Lanier Islands Parkway, Buford

770-945-8787 • www.lanierIslands.com


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

June 13 - Game Changer, 12-10 pm


June 14 - Brunch Buffet, 9 am-12 pm, LandShark Bar & Grill

June 14 - Fins Up Water Park, 11 am-7 pm

June 14 - Game Changer, 12-10 pm

June 14 - Margarita Cruise, 6-9 pm

June 14 - Pick-Up Line Band, 7-10 pm, LandShark Landing

June 14 - Street Choir (Van Morrison Tribute Band), 7:30 pm, Peachtree Pointe Amphitheater


June 15 - Brunch Buffet, 9 am-12 pm, LandShark Bar & Grill

June 15 - Brunch Cruise, Brunch at LandShark Bar & Grill from 9-11am; Cruise from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

June 15 - Fins Up Water Park, 11 am-10 pm

June 15 - Game Changer, 12-10 pm 

Laurel Park

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.

Don Carter State Park

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. 

Kayak Shack at Longwood Park

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. 

Windsong Sailing Academy

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


June 15 - Great Escape Father’s Day Sail (Brown Bag Series) - 5 pm 

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3292 Thompson Bridge Rd #250

Gainesville, GA 30506

Phone: 770 287-1444

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