It's the first full weekend of June, and there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy in Northeast Georgia!
Here is this weekend's list of events:
WEEKEND EVENTS JUNE 6 - 8
FESTIVALS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Event Name: Spring Festival, Hoschton
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Event Location: Hoschton City Hall, 61 City Square, Hoschton
Event Details: It’s a fun-filled day for the whole family! Enjoy food, face painting, crafts, collectibles and items to sell from local vendors. You can shop for home décor, clothing, candles, artwork and more! Get all the details at https://www.cityofhoschton.net.
Event Name: Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival and Highland Games, Hiawassee
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 7 – Sunday, June 8, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Event Location: 1311 Music Hall Rd., Hiawassee
Event Details: Whether or not your family's heritage has Scottish ties, come experience Scotland without the need of a passport or international flight across the ocean. Highland dancers, Scottish athletes, family clans, bagpipes and drums and traditional musicians will come to celebrate their heritage at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds on June 7 and 8, 2025. The opening ceremony with the massed bands and parade of tartans will be at 12 noon on Saturday. Get details at http://GaMtnScottishfestival.org.
Event Name: 52nd Annual Helen to the Atlantic Balloon Race, Helen
Event Date & Time: Now through June 7, Various Times
Event Location: 1074 Edelweiss Strasse, Helen
Event Details: The South’s oldest balloon event and the United States’ only long-distance hot air balloon race will begin (weather permitting) with a mass ascension of around 20 bright and colorful hot air balloons, in North Georgia’s Alpine Village – Helen. Race competitors and local flyers will take to the sky at 7:00 am, Thursday, May 29, 2025. While the competition to the Atlantic continues, other balloonists compete in local events beginning Thursday evening around 6:00 pm. Local flying events will take place also on Friday and Saturday. The balloons will fly around 7:30 am and 6:00 pm each day (weather permitting). The balloons will only fly for around 1 to 2 hours. There will be many opportunities available to the public, assisting with the inflations, being a part of a chase crew or taking a tethered ride in a balloon. There will be approximately 20 balloons flying locally. All the details can be found online at https://helenga.org/events/49th-annual-helen-to-the-atlantic-balloon-race/.
Event Name: R-Ranch Rodeo, Dahlonega
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 6 – 9 p.m.
Event Location: R-Ranch in the Mountains, 65 R Ranch Rd., Dahlonega
Event Details: In 2025 we are celebrating our 36th annual rodeo! Deep rooted in tradition, the annual Rodeo will be a highlight on the Rodeo circuit not only for all the competitive action, but also for the breathtaking beauty of its North Georgia Mountain location. Highlights of the R-Ranch Rodeo include Barrel Racing, Team Roping, Bareback Bronc, Bull Riding and so much more. There will be non-stop action, hilarious antics, and more fun than you can handle! Mark your calendars for the 1st weekend in June. Get all the details at https://rranch.com/rodeo.
Event Name: Outdoor Movie, Wicked, Winder
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 6, 6 – 9 p.m.
Event Location: Jackson Plaza, 25 E Midland Ave., Winder
Event Details: The City of Winder invites the community to a magical evening under the stars as T.G.I.F.F. (Thank Goodness It's First Friday) returns with Movie Night on Friday from 6 to 9 p.m. at Jackson Plaza. This event’s feature film is Wicked (PG), the musical that defies gravity and expectations. The free outdoor screening begins at 7 p.m., so bring your lawn chairs, cozy blankets, and get ready for a night of music, magic, and memorable moments. Before the movie begins, don’t miss a special appearance by Glinda and Elphaba, who will be roaming the plaza for photos from 6 to 8 p.m. Get more details at https://www.cityofwinder.com/Home/Components/News/News/2270/474.
Event Name: Moonlight Market and Movies, Braselton
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 5 – 9 p.m.
Event Location: Braselton Town Green, 9924 Davis St., Braselton
Event Details: First you will enjoy exploring unique finds from a variety of talented vendors. Then you can take in delicious treats from local food vendors while you watch the movie. Settle in for Despicable Me 4 as it lights up the night. Come early to shop and stay late to enjoy the movie. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and your loved ones for a community night filled with laughter, good vibes and family fun. Get details by visiting the website at https://www.explorebraselton.com/event-details/moonlight-market-movies.
Event Name: Rock the Block, Duluth
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 6, 6 – 9 p.m.
Event Location: Duluth Town Green, Main Stage, Duluth
Event Details: Get ready to turn up the volume and kick off the weekend with Rock The Block: Live & Loud Fridays! Every Friday night from May 30 – September 19, Town Green transforms into the ultimate outdoor concert experience, featuring high-energy live performances from incredible bands. Whether you’re into rock, pop, funk, country, or blues, there’s a new sound to vibe to every week! This month is Run Katie Run, a band that has a little bit of bluegrass, some country, rock and even pop. They call it Roots-Rock. Get details at https://downtownduluth.ga.net.
Event Name: Food Truck Friday, Dawsonville
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 6, 5-8 p.m.
Event Location: City of Dawsonville’s 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. Details subject to change. Rain or shine. Get all the details online at https://www.destinationdawsonville.com.
Event Name: Luminocity’s Dino Safari Festival, Buford
Event Date & Time: Now Through June 15
Event Location: Mall of Georgia, 3333 Buford Dr., Buford
Event Details: LuminoCity’s Dino Safari Festival is returning to Atlanta! You are invited back into an awe-inspiring prehistoric world, bringing life-sized, roaring dinosaurs to life with vibrant light art. The festival combines cutting-edge animatronics featuring over 70 life-sized dinosaurs, along with hundreds of stunning light sculptures. Interactive Dino-themed attractions include the Dino Bounce House, Dino Speedway, a Safari Train Ride, and much more. Aspiring paleontologists can dig for fossils and treasures in the Safari Dig and Fossil Hunt. Adults and children can enjoy delicious food truck offerings amid the convenience of our Food and Relaxation Zone. Visit https://www.luminocityfestival.com/ to reserve your tickets.
CONCERTS
Event Name: First Friday Concerts, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 6, 7 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Historic Downtown Gainesville Square
Event Details: Join us on the Downtown Square on the first Friday of the month from May-September for our First Friday Concert Series! This month, Funky Fresh Night with Sentimental Gentlemen + GoMachine Collab is presented by Southeastern Young Artists. These events take place rain or shine with the exception of severe weather conditions. Get details at https://www.exploregainesville.org/first-friday-concerts/.
Event Name: The King and a Prince, A Prince and Michael Jackson Tribute Concert, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 8 – 11 p.m.
Event Location: The Arts Council’s Smithgall Arts Center Outdoor Pavilion, 330 Spring St. SW, Gainesville
Event Details: Enjoy two electrifying acts celebrating some of music’s best performers all in one fun evening. Bobby Miller presents Purple Madness, an electrifying performance that can be best described as, high energy and a “must see” performance. The Prince Purple Madness Tribute Show has all but perfected every last nuance in recreating the sights and sounds of the artist Prince. The second act, King of Pop, is the ultimate celebration of the most widely beloved entertainer and profoundly influential artist of all-time. The electrifying performance of Michael Jackson’s top charting, award winning catalog has thrilled the crowds for decades and can be best described as magical, high energy and a must-see performance. Get tickets at https://theartscouncil.net.
Event Name: An Afternoon in Paris, Gainesville
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 4 – 5:30 p.m.
Event Location: First Baptist Church, 751 Green St., Gainesville
Event Details: Step into the charm and elegance of turn-of-the-century France! Presented by Southeastern Young Artists, join us for An Afternoon in Paris and immerse yourself in a stunning program of works by Ravel, Debussy, and Fauré. Set in the intimate chapel of First Baptist Church, this concert promises an unforgettable experience of French artistry, nuance, and beauty. Details can be found online at https://seyamusic.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=/portal/events/17796/storefront/106891.
Event Name: Pandora’s Box Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 6, 8 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: In 2015, Atlanta based singer-front man Nathan Utz & guitarist Steve Taylor decided to form Pandora's Box Ultimate Aerosmith Tribute not only due to their fondness of the band's music, but also because Nathan has an uncanny resemblance to Steven Tyler & very similar vocal qualities. This is a free concert for the community. Just bring a blanket or chair! Find details at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Event Name: Guardians of the Jukebox, Cumming
Event Date & Time: Saturday, June 7, 8 – 10 p.m.
Event Location: Lou Sobh Amphitheater, 423 Canton Rd., Cumming
Event Details: Aptly described as “a visual and sonic highlight reel of one of the most influential decades in music history,” The Guardians of The Jukebox is a Five Star, Nostalgia, 80’s Juggernaut! Because of their love affair with this magnificent decade, the Guardians consider themselves more than just a Tribute band, they are a sonic time machine that transports their fans back in time to that iconic era. This is a free concert for the community. Just bring a blanket or chair! Find details at https://cummingcitycenter.com/events/.
Event Name: Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGras at The Bowl, Sugar Hill
Event Date & Time: Friday, June 7, 7 – 11 p.m.
Event Location: The Bowl at Sugar Hill
Event Details: Experience an unforgettable night at The Bowl as Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw take the stage on June 6! Colbie Caillat is a 2X GRAMMY Award-winning, 5X GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter whose music has garnered over 15 billion global streams. GRAMMY® Award-nominated, multi-Platinum singer and songwriter Gavin DeGraw’s inimitable voice and soulful style boldly bloomed on his 2003 Platinum-certified full-length debut, Chariot. Get tickets to see these amazing artists at https://thebowlatsugarhill.com/events/colbiecaillat-and-gavindegraw/.
THEATER PRODUCTIONS
Event Name: Waitress: The Musical, Lawrenceville
Event Date & Time: Now Through June 15
Event Location: Lawrenceville Arts Center, 125 N. Clayton St., Lawrenceville
Event Details: Experience the heartwarming tale of "Waitress," featuring Sara Bareilles' enchanting music and lyrics, and join Jenna on her journey of hope and self-discovery as she pursues her dreams in this delightful Broadway show. Get tickets at https://my.lvilleartscenter.com/overview/138877.
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