Here is a look at this weekend's list of events for Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9:
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS:
Event Name: Food Truck Friday
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7, 5 – 8 p.m.
Event Location: Farmer’s Market Pavilion, 86 Allen Street, Dawsonville
Event Details: Enjoy some family fun and delicious food at Food Truck Friday. Rain or shine. Hosted by the City of Dawsonville. For details, visit www.downtowndawsonville.com.
Event Name: 35th Annual Mountain Top Rodeo
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8, 6 p.m.
Event Location: R-Ranch in the Mountains, Dahlonega
Event Details: The midway will be open at 6 p.m. with food vendors, bounce houses, a mechanical bull, vendors and more. The rodeo begins at 8 p.m. with all the racing, roping and riding fun. The rodeo is rain or shine. Tickets at the gate are $20 cash only or buy online at www.mountaintoprodeo.com.
Event Name: Hot Corner Festival
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7 – Saturday, June 8
Event Location: The intersection of Hull and Washington Steets, Athens
Event Details: This is the historic African-American business district in Athens. This block party style event brings together the Athens community and businesses to learn about the diverse history of the Hot Corner. The event kicks off Friday night with a gospel extravaganza at the First AME Church. Enjoy games, moon bounce, kids activities, and more. For over 20 years, this event has always been celebrated the 2nd weekend in June. You’ll find vendors, local businesses, artists, food, culture and more. For details, go to https://hotcornerathens.weebly.com.
Event Name: Parents’ Night Out
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Event Location: Cumming Aquatic Center, 201 Aquatic Cir., Cumming
Event Details: Kids can play while parents enjoy a night out! The pool is reserved for this event and will be staffed with supervisors and lifeguards. A swim test is required to swim without lifejackets. Pizza dinner is included. Kids 5 and 13 years of age are accepted for $24 per child. Register at www.cummingaquaticcenter.com.
Event Name: Scottish Festival Highland Games
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 8 and Sunday, June 9, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Event Location: Meeks Park, Blairsville, GA 30512
Event Details: This is a fun, family event for everyone. You can expect to find Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums and traditional musicians. The parade of tartans will be held at 12 p.m. on Saturday. You may even get to meet Princess Merida there! Kids can get their stamp book filled with all kinds of stamps. Adults can gather and scare clan history. For ticket info., go to www.blairsvillescottishfestival.com.
Event Name: Touch A Truck
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 8, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Event Location: Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Dr., Lawrenceville
Event Details: This hands-on event is perfect for kids of all ages. See some awesome vehicles and meet the people who get to drive them! Find out what makes our community a great place to live and work!
Event Name: Historic Downtown Braselton Tours
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 8, 10 a.m.
Event Location: 5134 Highway 53 , Braselton
Event Details: Once a month, this trolley tour will guide you through the historic downtown buildings. Iconic landmarks include the Enterprise Roller Mill, Braselton family homeplace, town hall, the cotton gin, school and jail. All tours are 90 minutes long and admission is $10 for ages 5 and up. Seating is first come, first served. The trolley is enclosed, climate-controlled and wheelchair accessible. For questions, email [email protected] or call 706-921-4016.
MUSIC:
Event Name: First Friday Concert Series: Vintage Vixens
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7, 7 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: 100 Spring St., SE, Gainesville
Event Details: Join us on the beautiful Gainesville square for this free summer concert series. The Vintage Vixens, an all-female group, rock the retro sound, inspired by 60’s culture. These ladies look like the music-groovy, funky and hippie! They play covers from Rolling Stones, Beatles, Motown, The Mamas & Papas and more. There may be a few 70’s favorites thrown in there too. Bring a blanket or chair by 6 p.m. to get a good spot for non-stop singing and dancing! For more, visit www.exploregainsville.org/first-friday-concerts/
Event Name: First Friday Concert Series
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Event Location: Hancock Park, Dahlonega
Event Details: The Summer Concert Series comes to Hancock Park in Dahlonega. June will feature “Dock Rock Radio.” Enjoy downtown shopping and dining, play some games and enjoy the live music!
Event Name: Grand Funk Railroad
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 8, 7 p.m.
Event Location: The Bowl @ Sugar Hill, 5039 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Event Details: This American rock group of the 70’s is marking a 55-year milestone. Get tickets at www.cityofsugarhill.com.
PRODUCTIONS:
Event Name: Dance Production – Moments: 24-7-365
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7, 6 p.m. & Saturday, June 8, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Event Location: Pearce Auditorium, Brenau University, Gainesville
Event Details: Presented by North Georgia Dance and Music Factory, Inc., this spectacular performance will leave you breathless. Join us for our 24th Annual Show. For details, go to www.dancemusicfactory.com and for tickets, go to www.bigtickets.com.
Event Name: Shrek The Musical, Jr.
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7 – Sunday, June 9
Event Location: The Bridge Church, 147 Torrington Dr., Dahlonega
Event Details: “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Based on the animation classic, Shrek leads a cast of fairytale misfits. Part romance and part twisted fairy tale, Shrek Jr. is a fun show for the whole family. Get your tickets at www.mellodramaproductions.com/tickets.
