WEEKEND EVENTS May 9-11, 2025
EVENTS AND FESTIVALS
Event Name: Blooming Arts Festival, Flowery Branch
Event Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 12 – 8 p.m.
Event Location: 5512 Main St., Flowery Branch
Event Details: Join us for the first ever Flowery Branch Blooming Arts Festival, May 10, 2025! It will be a vibrant celebration of creativity, set against the scenic backdrop of Flowery Branch, Georgia. This inaugural event will showcase a diverse range of visual art and live music performances. This is an opportunity to connect with the community and share your passion in a lively, welcoming Downtown! Get details at https://discoverlakelanier.com/events/blooming-arts-festival/.
Event Name: Drift Atlanta, Braselton
Event Date & Time: Friday, May 9 – Saturday, May 10
Event Location: Michelin Raceway, 5300 Winder Highway Braselton
Event Details: Drift Atlanta returns to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta May 8-10, 2025. Your senses will be in overdrive as speed and car control meld into a dramatic competition that tests driver and car to the absolute limit. With equally exciting off-track entertainment and displays, Drift Atlanta has become the epicenter of car culture in Georgia. Get details at https://discoverlakelanier.com/events/drift-atlanta/.
Event Name: Springtacular, Athens
Event Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 11, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Event Location: Downtown Athens
Event Details: Indie South's 18th Annual Springtacular returns to Athens, and this year it's headed downtown! Athens' largest modern makers market features 100+ vendors selling original art, handmade goods and curated vintage--plus tunes, food trucks and kid's craft activities! Details are online at https://www.facebook.com/events/1448842729345071.
Event Name: AAPI Vibe Fest, Duluth
Event Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 5:30 – 9:30 p.m.
Event Location: Duluth Festival Center, 3412 Hill St., Duluth
Event Details: AAPI stands for “Asian American and Pacific Islander.” Join us for a celebration featuring cultural booths & local vendors, high-energy EDM, anime rap, live pop and rock bands, K-pop dance, and traditional Chinese instruments! Make it cozy—don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets! A vibrant celebration of AAPI Heritage Month—where cultures come alive through rhythm, color, connection, and the rich spirit of our diverse community. Details are online at https://www.aapivibefest.com/.
Event Name: Food Truck Friday, Dawsonville
Event Date & Time: Friday, May 9, 5-8 p.m.
Event Location: Farmers Market Pavilion, 86 Allen St., Dawsonville
Event Details: Make plans to join us from 5pm - 8pm for Food Truck Friday at the City of Dawsonville's Farmers Market Pavilion! Food Truck Friday's are hosted by the City of Dawsonville. Rain or shine. Get all the details online https://www.destinationdawsonville.com/events/food-truck-friday-at-main-street-park-2-1/.
MUSIC
Event Name: The Spirit of Rush, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Friday, May 9, 7-9 p.m.
Event Location: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: The Spirit of Rush tribute band captivates Rush fans and rock music lovers alike. This is a free concert. Admission and parking are both free. Just bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Find more online at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Event Name: Greggie and the Jets, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 7 – 9 p.m.
Event Location: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: Greggie and The Jets is an Elton John tribute band, based out of Central Florida, touring the country. This live show recreates the music, the energy, and the feeling of being at a classic-era Elton John concert. This is a free concert. Admission and parking are both free. Just bring your own lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. Find more online at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Event Name: Harp Festival, Helen
Event Date & Time: Friday, May 9 – Sunday, May 11
Event Location: Hofbraunhaus Restaurant, 9001 N. Main St., Helen
Event Details: Are you a harmonica enthusiast? Or want to learn? Mark your calendars for May 8-11, 2025 as our 5th Helen HarpFest is just around the corner! We have Several Harmonica Greats hanging out, jamming , teaching, and having a blast! Thursday night thru Sunday at Hofbräuhaus Restaurant & Pub, Cowboys and Angels, Holiday Inn Express. We’ve even got some local boys in the lineup! Details are online at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2059521421006490/.
Event Name: Paws in the Park Concert, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Saturday, May 10, 5 – 7 p.m.
Event Location: Dahlonega City Hall Park, 465 Riley Rd., Dahonega
Event Details: Join us for Paws in the Park — a concert benefiting the Lumpkin County Animal Shelter! Get ready for a great evening with live music from the Auraria Band playing 70’s and 80’s tunes! Come hungry and grab a bite at the Brookstine Catfish School Food Tent—serving up local flavor you’ll love. Stop by the Drink Tent sponsored by Shenanigan’s, featuring beer, wine, and a signature cocktail made just for the night! Take your chances in the Raffle! You could win gift baskets, gift cards or local artwork. Find more details at https://www.dahlonega.org/event/paws-in-the-park/2462/.
PRODUCTIONS
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/.
