The Fourth of July holiday is gone, but that doesn't mean there aren't still plenty of ways to get out and have fun this weekend!
WEEKEND EVENTS JULY 11-13, 2025
EVENTS & FESTIVALS
Name: Celebrate Winder’s Birthday, Winder
Date & Time: Friday, July 11, 6 – 10 p.m.
Location: Jug Tavern Park, 139 E Athens St., Winder
Details: Join us for Celebrate Winder's 132nd birthday, as we come together to honor the city’s history and future. This annual event brings the community together with live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. The evening will feature fireworks, free entertainment, live music from the ACE Party Band, and much more! For a full list of the evening’s activities, visit https://www.cityofwinder.com.
Name: Food Truck Friday, Dawsonville
Date & Time: Friday, July 11, 5- 8 p.m.
Location: Farmers Market Pavilion, 86 Allen St., Dawsonville
Details: Make plans to join us from 5pm - 8pm for Food Truck Friday at the City of Dawsonville's Farmers Market Pavilion! Food Truck Fridays are hosted by the City of Dawsonville. Details subject to change. This event happens rain or shine. Find all the details online at https://www.destinationdawsonville.com.
CONCERTS
Name: An Evening of Chamber Music, Dahlonega
Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 7:30 p.m.
Location: Gloria Shott Performance Hall, 322 Georgia Circle, Dahlonega
Details: The Department of Music presents Franklin Pond Chamber Music “An Evening of Chamber Music” is Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 7:30PM at the Gloria Shott Performance Hall, Dahlonega Campus
Enjoy an inspiring evening of chamber music featuring masterworks by Mozart, Beethoven, and Amy Beach, performed by the acclaimed Franklin Pond Quartet. The performance is free and open to the public. For additional information on this and other upcoming events, please visit https://ung.edu/music/music-events.php.
Event Name: AudioVault, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Friday, July 11, 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Description: Experience the high-energy performance of Audio Vault, a dynamic Atlanta-based band playing party rock hits from the 80s, 90s, and beyond! These guys Engage audiences with mega-hits that keep the crowd singing and dancing from the very moment the band takes the stage. This is a free concert for the community. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Get more details at www.cummingcitycenter.com.
Event Name: The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 401 Canton Rd., Cumming
Description: The Ultimate Garth Brooks Tribute featuring Shawn Gerhard is a high-energy show from Nashville, Tennessee recreating Garth's greatest hits with world-class musicians... guaranteed excitement for all ages. This is a free concert for the community. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Get more details at www.cummingcitycenter.com.
Name: Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, Sugar Hill
Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 7 – 10:30 p.m.
Location: The Eagle Theatre, 5029 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Description: Don’t miss “A Springsteen Celebration” with Hank Azaria and The EZ Street Band! This one-of-a-kind performance takes the stage at The Eagle Theatre on July 12. Doors open at 7 p.m. For tickets, go to https://www.eagleatsugarhill.com/events/hank-azaria-and-the-ez-street-band-a-springsteen-celebration/.
Name: Summer Stage Concert, Duluth
Date & Time: Saturday, July 12,s 6-10 p.m.
Location: Duluth Town Green
Details: On Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 6–10PM, the Duluth Town Green transforms into the ultimate outdoor concert experience. The night kicks off at 6:30PM with local favorite Bradley Cole Smith, then we turn up the volume at 8PM with The Tom Petty Show performed live by The Sundogs. It’s a tribute to the music you know and love—right in the heart of Duluth. Bring your crew, grab your spot early, and let’s make it a night to remember! For details, visit https://downtownduluthga.net.
THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Event Name: Hunchback of Notre Dame, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Now through July 20, Weekends Only, 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: 406 East Main Street, Suite A2, Dahlonega, GA 30533
Description: Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcases the film’s Academy Award-nominated score, as well as new songs by Menken and Schwartz. Get tickets at https://www.mellodramaproductions.com.
Event Name: Monologues from the Hart, Hartwell
Date & Time: Friday, July 11 and Saturday, July 12, 7 p.m.
Location: Hart County Community Theatre, 83 Depot St., Hartwell
Description: Monologues from the Hart is an original show based on the stories, poems, or songs about Hart County community experiences with domestic violence, child abuse, coming of age, etc. All pieces submitted and included in this production are original, unpublished, and autobiographical. In other words, they are true stories that happened to someone in our community. The show opens for two nights only on July 11th & July 12th. all net proceeds going to the Northeast Georgia Council on Domestic Violence. For tickets, go to https://www.hhcct.org/.
MOVIE EVENTS
Event Name: Film Premier, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: North Hall High School 4885 Mt. Vernon Rd., Gainesville
Description: Join us for the red-carpet premiere of Death, Love, & Birthdays, a locally made feature film by Gainesville native Sam Morgan! Join us for the red carpet premiere of Death, Love, & Birthdays, a locally made feature film by Gainesville native Sam Morgan. Filmed at iconic Gainesville locations like Lake Lanier, Moe’s Record Shop, and Memorial Park Funeral Home, this heartfelt story follows three cousins as they navigate family, grief, and growing up. The evening will include a short film by composer Reece Moseley, a Q&A with the cast and crew, and exclusive merch including t-shirts, posters, and commemorative postcards. Come celebrate the talent in our film community and see Gainesville shine on the big screen.
Event Name: Movie Under the Stars, Braselton
Event Date & Time: Saturday, July 12, 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Town Green, 9924 Davis St., Braselton
Description: This free, family-friendly flick kicks off as soon as the sky is dark enough for the big screen to shine. Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs and blankets for a laid-back, laughter-filled evening! This month's movie is Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (PG13). Concessions open at 7 p.m. Don't miss this magical night of cinema, community, and fun!
Event Name: Main Street Movies, Dahlonega
Date & Time: Friday, July 11, 7 p.m.
Location: Hancock Park, Dahlonega
Description: Join us in the heart of downtown Dahlonega for Main Street Movies, a free monthly outdoor movie night happening June through August at Hancock Park! This month's movie is Inside Out 2. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for an evening under the stars with a fantastic lineup of fan-favorite films. Get details at www.dahlonegadda.org.
