There may be some showers this weekend, but that won't stop the fun in Northeast Georgia! Here is this weekend's list of events:
WEEKEND EVENTS APRIL 25-27, 2025
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Event Name: Springtime in Clermont, Clermont
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Event Location: 639 Main St., Clermont
Event Details: Explore a vibrant marketplace featuring unique jewelry, fine arts, crafts, candles, home décor, stylish clothing and more. Don’t miss the delicious food trucks. Gather your family and friends for a day of fun, shopping and tasty treats!
Event Name: Braselton Antique & Artisan Festival, Braselton
Event Date & Time: Friday, April 25 – Sunday, April 27
Event Location: 115 Harrison St., Braselton
Event Details: With over 350 vendors, downtown Braselton transforms into a one-of-a-kind artisan market. You’ll find artwork, hand crafted items, antiques, clothing, jewelry and more. There will be 12 food trucks, adult beverages, ice cream and snow cones. There will also be live music! This festival was named one of the top 5 festivals in Georgia.
Event Name: A Circus Blessing, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26 – Sunday, April 27
Event Location: Cumming Fairgrounds, 235 Castleberry Rd., Cumming
Event Details: A Circus Blessing is a fundraising event created Kylee Zulauf at 11 years old to help raise funds for Blessings in a Backpack Forsyth. Blessings in a Backpack Forsyth is run by Lambert High School students. Each week they pack meals for approximately 550 school age Forsyth County Students to merge the hunger gap over the weekends. The amazing circus shows are brought to you by the incredible cast and crew of Endless Entertainment! With dangerous stunts, hilarious magic and jaw-dropping feats, you’ll be sure to be mesmerized! Get details at https://www.acircusblessing.com/.
Event Name: Bear On the Square, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26 - Sunday, April 27
Event Location: Downtown Dahlonega, Historic Square, Dahlonega
Event Details: Voted one of the best events in Georgia, you can shop the artist marketplace with over 70+ booths featuring pottery, woodworking and other crafts. There will also be free concerts all weekend long with acoustic jams around the square. There will be kids’ activities and fun for the whole family. Get full details at https://bearonthesquare.org/
Event Name: Army Ranger Open House, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Event Location: Camp Frank D Merrill, Dahlonega
Event Details: This event is free and open to the community. It’s fun for kids or those who enjoy watching our military in action. Guests will see demonstrations of hand-to-hand combat, military skydiving, battle simulations and highlights of survival skills and mountaineering. The US Army Rangers have trained in the Appalachian Mountains since 1951. For a full schedule, visit https://www.dahlonega.org/events/festivals-and-annual-events/camp-frank-d-merill-ranger-open-house/.
Event Name: Alpine Helen Songwriters Festival, Helen
Event Date & Time: Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27
Event Location: Various Venues Around Helen
Event Details: Top, award winning songwriters from Nashville & Georgia performing and telling stories about each song. The event will be held across five venues on three days with 16 different performers. Get details at https://helenga.org/events/alpine-helen-songwriters-festival/.
MUSICAL CONCERTS
Event Name: Music Across the Radio Dial, Believers Concert Band, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Sunday, April 27, 4 p.m.
Event Location: Gainesville First United Methodist Church, 2780 Thompson Bridge Rd., Gainesville
Event Details: Join the Believers Concert Band in the journey across the radio dial as they tune in to sample popular music spanning the decades. They will feature Classical, Latin, Big Band, Country, Rock, Pop and more. Guest vocalists Lisa Phifer and Paul Lynch will join the travel back in time. Find out more at https://www.believersband.com/.
Event Name: Dueling Pianos, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 7:30 p.m.
Event Location: Boot Barn Hall, 293 W Academy St. SW, Gainesville
Event Details: Dueling Pianos is a high-energy musical performance featuring skilled pianists who take song requests from the audience and compete to play the best rendition. The interactive and entertaining show makes it a popular choice. Bring your friends and sing along with the Dueling Pianos. Get tickets at www.bootbarnhallga.com.
Event Name: North Gwinnett Jazz Festival
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Event Location: Bowl at Sugar Hill, 5039 W Broad St. NE, Sugar Hill
Event Details: Hosted by the North Gwinnett High School Jazz Program in coordination with the City of Sugar Hill, this is a showcase for local and regional educational jazz groups to perform for audiences and build community with each other. During the festival, 17 different ensembles will perform. The festival will be a great time for the entire city and is open to everyone to enjoy fantastic jazz music! Be sure to stay all day, as there will be food trucks, craft vendors, and fun for the whole family. There will also be a featured guest ensemble - the professional Atlanta Lab Band. Get details, such as the individual school show times, at https://www.northgwinnettbands.org/ngjf.
Event Name: Fly Betty Band, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m.
Event Location: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: Come dance the night away with your favorite top hits from the 70’s til now. This concert is a free community event. Free entrance and free parking, just bring your own blanket or chair. No outside food or beverages. Find more details at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Event Name: Jason Gardner and the Red Dirt Saints, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Friday, April 27, 7 – 9 p.m.
Event Location: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: From the foothills of North Georgia, Jason Gardner is new talent with old soul. Described as a blend of blues, soul and country, this is perfect for all ages and audiences. Free admission and parking, just bring your own blanket or chair. No outside food or beverages. Find more details at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Event Name: Queen Nation, Queen Tribute, Buford
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 9 p.m.
Event Location: 37 Main Buford, 37 E Main St., Buford
Event Details: Audiences will be amazed at the accuracy of Queen Nation’s live journey through Queen’s greatest music. Enjoy your favorites like, “We Will Rock You,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We are the Champions,” and more. Dance your night away with your favorite Queen songs.
Event Name: These Crowded Streets, Dave Matthews Tribute Band, Suwanee
Event Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 7 p.m.
Event Location: StillFire Brewing, 343 US-23, Suwanee
Event Details: This Atlanta-based band plays the sounds of Dave Matthews, as well as many other 90’s artists. These Crowded Streets captures the sound, energy and vibe of the 90’s era. Music will kick off at 8 p.m. Get details at https://stillfirebrewing.com/event/these-crowded-streets/.
Event Name: Jazz on the Lawn, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Friday, April 25, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Event Location: Gwinnett Historic Courthouse, 185 W Crogan St., Lawrenceville
Event Details: Join us for a magical night of music and dancing under the stars. If you are interested, you can purchase a VIP seat or purchase concessions. Vendors will be available on hand. For details, go to www.downtownlawrencevillega.com.
PRODUCTIONS
Event Name: Footloose, Sugar Hill
Event Date & Time: Weekends Now Through Sunday, April 27
Event Location: Eagle Theatre, 5021 W Broad St. NE, Sugar Hill
Event Details: Footloose brings the classic movie musical to the live stage. With dynamic songs and powerful dancing, Footloose celebrates the exhilaration of youth, the thrill of love and the power of forgiveness. Get tickets at https://www.eagleatsugarhill.com/.
Event Name: You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, The Musical, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Weekends Now Through Sunday, May 11
Event Location: The Holly Theater 53 W Main St., Dahlonega
Event Details: Based on the “Peanuts” comic strip, follow Charlie Brown and the gang. This show is rated G for comic strip fans of all ages. Get your tickets at https://hollytheater.com/.
Event Name: Disney on Ice Presents Frozen and Encanto, Athens
Event Date & Time: Now Through Sunday, April 27
Event Location: Akins Arena at the Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St., Athens, GA
Event Details: Kids of all ages will enjoy watching their favorite Frozen and Encanto characters come to life on ice! Enjoy a magical performance with the classic music and spirit of some of Disney’s favorite stories. Get your tickets at https://www.ticketsonsale.com/.
