Head to Lanier Islands’ LanierWorld for the 4th of July

It’s summertime, summertime, sum-sum-summertime at Lanier Islands!  That means it’s party time at LanierWorld. The Fourth of July will be here before you know it.  The Islands will explode with fun during a four-day celebration. Come see the rocket version of fun-in-the-sun at its LanierWorld beach, …

Crazy CAT4 Exhibition at Lanier Islands, Friday, June 19th

It’s always fun to go places and watch crazy people do really insane things — as long as it’s not at a family reunion.  If it’s been too long since your last craziod event, you’ll want to attend the CAT4 Exhibition at Lanier Islands beginning …

Remove Trash from Lake Lanier? There’s an App for That!

The Lake Lanier Association (LLA) is a humble sponsor of  ShoreSweep, the annual event that organizes volunteers to remove trash from Lake Lanier for proper disposal. This year, in preparation for the 2015 Shore Sweep event, LLA is making the job of finding and discarding trash …

The Lake Show with Shawn Mullins on Lake Lanier May 30th

They’re calling it The Lake Show.  We’re calling it a great chance to hear famous guy, singer, songwriter and probably more,  Shawn Mullins on the shores of Lake Lanier. The festivities at the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park at the north end of the …

Learn to Row Classes at the Lake Lanier Rowing Club

The Lake Lanier Rowing Club (LLRC) has several Learn to Row classes scheduled for the summer of 2015, taught by friendly folks who would love to introduce you to the elegant sport of rowing. Classes fill up quickly.  If you see one you’re interested in, …

Lake Lanier Sailing Club’s Reggae Regatta ~ June 19-21, 2015

The Lake Lanier Sailing Club (LLSC) will host what they are calling “The biggest regatta on Lake Lanier in all its glory!” — The Reggae Regatta — the weekend of June 19, 2015. Don’t know the difference between a mizzen gaff, a lugsail and a jib-headed …

Lanier Islands Memorial Day Weekend Celebration Starts May 22nd!

Memorial Day for 2015 takes place on Monday, May 25th.  That’s weirdly early, because the last day of May is Sunday the 30th.  So … the Memorial Day Weekend begins on Friday, May 22nd at Lake Lanier Islands, near Buford, Georgia on spectacular Lake Lanier. …

Gainesville’s Annual Butterfly Release Party ~ Sunday May 17th

Here’s an unusual family activity: 1,500 painted ladies will be released at Wilshire Trails Park, near Lake Lanier in Gainesville, GA, on Sunday May 17, 2015, at the annual Butterfly Release Party! This free event takes place from 1 PM until about 4 PM. Every …

LanierWorld is Open for Crazy Good Times

The year was 1987.  The most popular TV program was The Cosby Show.  The movie, Fatal Attraction, was released; shortly after that Prozac hit the market, although people will deny any connection.  The #1 song back 28-years ago was the entirely forgettable (I Just) Died In …

Rubber Duck Derby on Lake Lanier Saturday, May 16th

Ladies and gentlemen!  Start your quacking!  It’s time for the 17th Annual Rubber Duck Derby sponsored by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Hall County. Waddle your family over to the Lake Lanier Olympic Venue at Clarks Bridge Park in Gainesville, GA, on Saturday, May 16th, 2015 to root …