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WHERE THE LEGACY CONTINUES & CHAMPIONS GROW! Home of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games

09/22/2026

🐔🍗 CALLING ALL COOK TEAMS! 🍗🐔

Think your chicken has what it takes to take home the title? 🔥 Join us for the Gainesville Chicken Festival Cook-Off at Lake Lanier Olympic Park!

🚨 Cook Team applications are due September 25!

Gather your team, fire up the grill, and get ready to serve up your best chicken creations! 👨‍🍳🏆

📅 October 17
⏰ 11 AM–4 PM
📍 Lake Lanier Olympic Park

Don’t wait—get those applications in! 🐔

Learn more here: https://www.exploregainesville.org/gainesville-chicken-festival/

09/21/2026

🐔🍗 The chickens are taking over Lake Lanier Olympic Park!

The Gainesville Chicken Festival is coming to LLOP on October 17 from 10 AM–3 PM! Get ready for a day packed with delicious chicken, live entertainment, family fun, and plenty of chances to see what Jesse the Chicken is up to! 👀🐓

Come hungry and help us celebrate one of Gainesville’s tastiest traditions! 🍗✨

📍 Lake Lanier Olympic Park
📅 October 17, 2026
⏰ 10 AM–3 PM

09/20/2026

🐉 Dragon boats are returning to Lake Lanier!

Get ready for a day of racing, culture, and competition at the 2026 Atlanta Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Watch teams take to the water and race side-by-side while experiencing one of Gainesville’s most exciting sporting traditions.

📅 Saturday, September 12
⏰ 6 AM
📍Lake Lanier Olympic Park | Gainesville, GA

Come cheer on the teams and experience the excitement from the shoreline! 🐲🚣

09/19/2026

🎉 Wristband Presale is OPEN!
Buy your wristbands now for the Gainesville Chicken Festival and skip the lines on event day! Secure yours early and get ready for all the delicious fun on October 17.

09/18/2026

🚧 Boat Ramp Closure – September 19 🏊‍♂️
Please note that the boat ramp will be closed on September 19 for the Swim Across America event.

Thank you for your understanding!

09/17/2026

🐔 We’re officially 1 month away!
The Gainesville Chicken Festival is right around the corner — happening October 17 at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Mark your calendars and get ready for delicious food, fun activities, and a community favorite you won’t want to miss.

09/16/2026

Trust fall: FAILED. 🐔💥

Jesse put his trust in the wrong people… and paid the price. 😂

Don’t worry, he’s shaking it off and getting ready for the Gainesville Chicken Festival! 🍗🎉

📅 October 17 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Lake Lanier Olympic Park

09/15/2026

😂 Well… that escalated quickly.

Swipe ➡️ and consider those wings GONE. 🍗💨

Want the real thing? Come hungry to the Gainesville Chicken Festival!

📅 October 17 | 10 AM–3 PM
📍 Lake Lanier Olympic Park

09/12/2026

🐉 Today’s the day!
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival is happening TODAY at Lake Lanier Olympic Park! Come enjoy thrilling races, cultural performances, community fun, and an unforgettable day on the water.

See you lakeside! 🚣‍♂️✨

09/11/2026

🚧 Boat Ramp Closure – September 12 🚣‍♀️
Please note the boat ramp will be closed tomorrow, September 12, for the Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival.

Thank you for your understanding!

Address

3105 Clarks Bridge Road
Gainesville, GA
30506

Telephone

+18555361996

Website

http://www.lakelanierolympicvenue.org/

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