With weather warming back up after a short cool snap in early August, it's the perfect time to get out and enjoy another weekend in Northeast Georgia.
Here is this weekend's list of events:
WEEKEND EVENTS AUGUST 8-10, 2025
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Name: Cruisin Commerce, Annual Car Show, Commerce
Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 4 p.m.
Location: State Street Parking, 110 State St., Commerce
Details: Start your engines- it’s time for our Annual Car Show! Bring the whole family, stroll the street, grab some food and enjoy a night under the stars with engines and guitars! More details can be found at https://www.commercega.gov.
Name: Exotic Sunrise Saturdays Car Show, Braselton
Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Downtown Braselton, 5045 Hwy. 53, Braselton
Details: Exotics at Braselton!!! Join us for a morning of fun and friends as we start our monthly event every second Saturday of the month. This new car show in downtown Braselton will feature family friendly fun. Enjoy the views, meet the drivers then explore downtown shopping and dining. Spectator parking available at the parking deck, 40 E Lake Drive, directly across the street from the action! Get details at https://www.facebook.com/events/1773610836834657.
Name: Multi-Cultural Week, Downtown Duluth
Date & Time: Friday, August 8 and Saturday, August 9
Location: Various Locations
Details: Celebrating the music, flavors and sights of various cultures, join us on Friday night for a musical lineup starting at 6 p.m. at the Main Stage and Parsons Alley for multi-cultural performances and stations, as well as International food trucks. Then on Saturday, come back for creativity workshops at the Festival Center. More music will be held, as well as a K-Pop Competition. Some portions of this weekend require advance registration. Find out all the deails online at https://duluthga.net/community/events/index.php.
Name: 3rd Annual National Night Out, Lawrenceville
Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Location: Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville
Details: Join us for National Night Out, a fun and family-friendly evening dedicated to building community and strengthening relationships between neighbors and local law enforcement. Join us for a night of fun and entertainment under the stars with our Lawrenceville Movie Club FREE movie series! This month’s movie is “The Great Mouse Detective” (1986). There will be bounce houses, a Touch-A-Truck event, free hotdogs and chips for the first 300 visitors. There will also be food trucks and more. A full timeline of events can be found at https://www.downtownlawrencevillega.com.
Name: A Family Fair, Dawsonville
Date & Time: Friday, August 8 6 – 11 p.m.
Location: Main Street Park, 304 Main St., Dawsonville
Details: “A Family Fair” was created with the hopes of being a fun-filled day for families to connect with each other, connect with their community, and connect with the many resource agencies who provide services to them locally. A FREE family fun event with FREE food* and a FREE movie, featuring IF in the park. Get all the details online at https://www.destinationdawsonville.com.
Name: Free Movie, The Notebook, Dahlonega
Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 3 p.m.
Location: The Holly Theatre, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega
Details: Watch The Notebook in The Historic Holly Theater in downtown Dahlonega! Free for the community. Get all the details at https://hollytheater.com.
Name: Main Street Movies, Dahlonega
Date & Time: Friday, August 8, Dusk
Location: Hancock Park, Dahlonega
Details: 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! Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, and the whole family for an evening under the stars with a fantastic lineup of fan-favorite films. This month’s movie is the Avengers. Get details at https://www.dahlonega.org.
MUSIC
Name: Excitable, Def Leppard Tribute, Gainesville
Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 7:30 p.m.
Location: 312 Jesse Jewell Pkwy, Gainesville
Details: Get ready to pour some sugar on your night out—Excitable is bringing the electrifying energy of Def Leppard to the stage for one unforgettable evening. Experience the iconic sound, soaring vocals, and high-octane performance that defined a generation of rock. Ages 14+ Get tickets at https://bootbarnhallga.com.
Name: Sister Hazel, Sugar Hill
Date & Time: Friday August 8, 7 p.m.
Location: The Eagle Theatre, 5029 W Broad St., Sugar Hill
Details: Sister Hazel will take the spotlight at The Eagle Theatre on August 8 for an unforgettable night! Doors will open at 7 p.m. Their hit song “All for You” soared to the top of the adult alternative charts in the summer of 1997, driving their album to achieve platinum status. Get tickets at https://www.eagleatsugarhill.com.
Name: SMAC Concert, Cumming
Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 8 p.m.
Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming City Center
Details: SMAC rocks some of the best music on the planet from over four decades. The music, the energy, and the performance all culminate in the ultimate live show experience for concert-goers. SMAC taps an unbridled variety in their sets, allowing them to throw down a metal groove in one song, blues it up in the next, harmonize on an acoustic ballad, and rock a set of music that speaks to several generations, drawing in a crowd like no other. This concert has free admission. Just bring a blanket or chair. For details, visit www.cummingcitycenter.com.
Name: The Ultimate King of Pop, Michael Jackson Tribute, Cumming
Date & Time: Saturday, August 9, 8-10 p.m.
Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Details: Inspired by the King of Pop himself, Bobby Miller has been impersonating Michael Jackson worldwide for decades. Miller and his team of musicians and dancers showcase their electric and crowd-pleasing performances of Michael Jackson’s best hits. Admission and parking are free. Just bring a blanket or lawn chair. Get details at www.cummingcitycenter.com.
Name: Chris Collins & The Boulder Canyon Band, Tribute to John Denver, Dahlonega
Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 8 p.m.
Location: The Holly Theatre, 69 W. Main St., Dahlonega
Details: Chris Collins and the Boulder Canyon Band present an electrifying tribute to the music and legacy of John Denver, delighting audiences worldwide with their talent, warmth, and passion. With Collins' natural voice and appearance reminiscent of Denver, backed by the exceptional musicians of Boulder Canyon, the group performs beloved hits like "Rocky Mountain High" and "Country Roads" in an unforgettable experience that honors one of the greatest artists of our time. Get tickets at https://hollytheater.com.
