This weekend in Dahlonega, GA

Anglers gather at Lake Lanier’s Laurel Park Boat Ramp for the iKon Tailgate Tour presented by Mercury Outboards, an open team bass tournament where an iKon boat is not required. Two person teams compete under a five bass limit for largemouth and spots with a 15 inch minimum length. The purse is guaranteed at $20,000, including $10,000 for first place and a $1,000 Big Bass payout. Entry is $350 per team, and no pros are eligible under the event rules. The Tailgate Tour Championship takes place at Lake Chickamauga, TN, with a grand prize of a 2027 iKon VLX20. Teams can qualify by finishing in the top five at a Tailgate Tour stop, earning Team of the Year based on the best of three tournaments, or as the highest finishing iKon boat owner outside the top five. This event is Ultimate Angler sanctioned, and on site activities include iKon boat demo rides, raffles, food, and more.

This annual open water charity swim at Lake Lanier Olympic Park welcomes swimmers of all ages and abilities. Participants come together in the water to support a charitable cause.

Precision Track Days hosts a two day weekend at Atlanta Motorsports Park focused on practicing technique and building skills on the track. With back to back days at the same venue, the format emphasizes steady progress and ample time on track for continued improvement.

North Georgia Collectibles transforms the Gainesville Civic Center into a wall to wall trading card game showcase featuring Pokémon, Magic: The Gathering, One Piece, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Lorcana, and more. The event features only TCG dealers, delivering more vendors, a bigger selection, increased opportunities for trading, and an energized atmosphere. The North Georgia Collectibles community comes together on a larger scale for a true TCG takeover.

This herbal wellness retreat features interactive workshops, informative lectures, guided plant walks, yoga, and a soothing sound bath. Topics include culinary herbs and vegetables, medicinal and native plants, natural pet health, edible wild mushrooms, and practical skills for making your own herbal products. A community potluck dinner is planned, followed by mantra music with Gershone and Gina. Camping is available with a purchased pass.

Celebrate the Clermont Days Festival for 2026.

All are welcome for a community cruise-in that celebrates American automotive history with classic cars and trucks. The gathering will take place in any weather and features music from DJ Bobby Benfield, along with a variety of food trucks and vendors. Please note that alcoholic beverages are not permitted on Town property. For the safety of children, candy may not be thrown at any parade events. For car registration or vendor inquiries, contact Warren Weaver at 770-318-6709, Rob Hicks at 678-776-9753, or Bobby Benfield at 404-403-8457.

The Seven Wonders bring a live tribute to Fleetwood Mac to The Hall in Gainesville. The show focuses on the band’s songs performed by this tribute act.

Enjoy a fun karaoke night hosted by Nikki Rosa at Public House. Step up to the mic and share a song.