LAKE LANIERCHECK THIS OUTEvents, festivals and upcoming fishing tournaments around Lake Lanier.
Updated Oct 16, 2026The Cumming Country Fair & Festival runs October 8–18 with fair food, amusement rides, concerts and ground acts on the Cumming side of Lake Lanier.
Details ↗Gainesville's annual chicken cook-off brings barbecue teams, music and family activities directly to Lake Lanier Olympic Park on October 17.
Details ↗Lanier Islands hosts a weekend of clues, suspects, dining and interactive mystery entertainment by the lake.
Details ↗The Lake Lanier Association lists its 60th Anniversary Gala for November 12 at Peachtree Pointe at Lanier Islands.
Details ↗A three-day lakeside music weekend centered on songwriters, performances and the stories behind the songs.
Details ↗Lanier Islands' drive-through holiday light show runs November 20 through January 3 with miles of animated and sparkling displays.
Details ↗Downtown Gainesville opens the holiday season with Jingle Mingle and the Lighting of the Chicken on November 21.
Details ↗Gainesville's annual Christmas on Green Street includes historic-home activities, performers, a holiday parade and the traditional Rotary Tree lighting.
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