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SUMMARY:Buford Business Alliance Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Buford Business Alliance Board of Directors is busy planning the annual BBA Spring Festival.\n\nIt is being held on Saturday\, April 27th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Buford’s Historic Main Street. (A backup date will be announced in the case of inclement weather.)\n\nWe are now accepting event sponsors and vendors.\n\nSponsorship Levels:\n\nGold – $750 SOLD OUT\nSilver – $500\nBronze – $350\n\nVendors:\n\nBBA Members – $125\nFood Trucks & Concession Vendors – $150\nBusiness Vendors – $150\nNon-Profit Organizations – $100\n\nWe are also accepting performers for the festival. There is no fee for performers to participate in the festival.\n\nIf you are interested in being a sponsor or vendor or if you know of a person/group that is interested in being a performer\, please contact us at BufordBusinessAlliance@gmail.com.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-business-alliance-spring-festival/
LOCATION:Buford Amphitheatre\, 301 East Main Street\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buford Business Alliance":MAILTO:bufordbusinessalliance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240312T170000
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SUMMARY:Buford Business Alliance After-Hours Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 12\, 2024 – 5 to 6:30 p.m. –\nBuford Business Alliance After-Hours Meeting\n\nLeather & Lace Coffee & Company @ Pinspiration Northeast Georgia\, 7380 Spout Springs Rd. Suite 150\, Flowery Branch GA 30542\n\nJoin us for the March After-hours meeting sponsored by Lori and Heather with Leather & Lace Coffee & Company. They have partnered with Pinspiration to bring BBA members an evening of “Amazing Bites\, Nibbles\, Coffee\, Cocktails\, Music & Creating!”\n\nYou are encouraged to bring a door prize so you have the opportunity to talk about your business. We also encourage members to bring someone who you think would potentially like to join the BBA.\n\nClick here to register for the meeting.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-business-alliance-after-hours-meeting/
LOCATION:Pinspiration Northeast Georgia\, 7380 Spout Springs Rd\, Suite 150\, Flowery Branch GA 30542\, 7380 Spout Springs Road\, Suite 150\, Flowery Branch\, GA\, 30542\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240303
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Miss Grace Upon Grace Benefit Pageant
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Annual Miss Grace Upon Grace Benefit Pageant is a fundraiser for the Grace Upon Grace non-profit which is an organization dedicated to bridging the service gaps for people with special needs\, especially post-graduation. Proceeds from the pageant go towards providing those missing services. \nThe pageant will be held on Mar. 1-2\, 2024\, at the Buford High School Performing Arts Center\, 2455 Buford Hwy\, Buford\, GA 30518. \nThere are six divisions grouped by age: Junior Princess (ages 4-6)\, Princess (ages 7-9 )\, Preteen (ages 10-12)\, Jr. Teen (ages 13-15)\, Teen (ages 16-18)\, and Miss (ages 19+). \nThe pageant is an inclusive event where people with disabilities are encouraged to participate in the King and Queens Special Needs Parade. The parade will be held at 2 p.m. on Mar. 2. It is FREE to participate in the King and Queens Parade. \nTo register for the 2nd Annual Miss Grace Upon Grace Pageant or to participate in the King and Queens Parade\, click here. The DEADLINE to register is Feb. 23\, 2024. The starting fee for the pageant is $100 with options to compete in additional areas like Casual Wear\, Interview\, and Supreme at $25 each or go ALL-IN for $175. The pageant rehearsal\, and entry to be considered for Best Dressed\, Prettiest Eyes\, Prettiest Hair\, and Prettiest Smile are FREE. \nGrace Upon Grace is also looking for businesses to sponsor the pageant. This is a great cause to support and get a little recognition for your business in the process. To sponsor the pageant\, click here. \nFor more information about the Grace Upon Grace organization\, click here to read about their mission. \nIf you have any questions\, email Grace Upon Grace at graceupongracegives@gmail.com.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/2nd-annual-grace-upon-grace-benefit-pageant/
LOCATION:Buford High School\, 2455 Buford Highway\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Buford Business Alliance February Breakfast Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join other business leaders at the Buford Business Alliance’s February Breakfast Meeting on Tuesday\, Feb. 20 at 8 a.m. at the Tannery Row Ale House in Buford. Visitors are welcome! \nFor more information go to www.visitbuford.com.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-business-alliance-february-breakfast-meeting/
LOCATION:Tannery Row Ale House\, 554 W. Main St.\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buford Business Alliance":MAILTO:bufordbusinessalliance@gmail.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240204
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SUMMARY:Little Miss Buford and Sweetheart of Georgia Pageant
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URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/little-miss-buford-and-sweetheart-of-georgia-pageant/
LOCATION:Buford High School\, 2455 Buford Highway\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:2024 Father-Daughter Dance
DESCRIPTION:The Kiwanis Club of North Gwinnett presents the 15th Annual Father-Daughter Dance at the Braselton Civic Center. There will be three different dances to pick from — Friday\, Feb. 2 at 7 p.m.; Saturday\, Feb. 3 at 5 p.m. and Saturday\, Feb. 3 at 8 p.m. \nThe dances are open to all ages\, from toddler to adult\, as well as those fathers\, stepfathers\, significant father-like figures\, grandfathers\, uncles\, or role models in the life of their special young lady. Family-friendly music is provided to satisfy the musical taste of all who attend. Light hors d’oeurves will be served and every daughter will receive a red rose at the end of their dance. \nTickets are available at https://ngkc.bigtickets.com/fdd2024/?referral=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Enorthgwinnettkiwanis%2Ecom%2F. \nFor more information\, visit https://www.northgwinnettkiwanis.com/father-daughter-dance. \nTickets are selling quickly so don’t wait to buy yours. This event will be a sellout event. \nTickets cost $100 for a father-daughter “couple” and $10 for each additional daughter.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/2024-father-daughter-dance/
LOCATION:Braselton Civic Center\, 27 E Lake Dr\, Braselton\, GA\, 30517\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Buford Business Alliance Breakfast Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Buford Business Alliance will meet on Tuesday\, Jan. 16 at 8 a.m. at the Tannery Row Ale House at 554 West Main Street in Buford. Visitors are welcome! \nRegister at `.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-business-alliance-breakfast-meeting/
LOCATION:Tannery Row Ale House\, 554 W. Main St.\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:Buford Business Alliance After Hours Meeting @ Toast and Jam
DESCRIPTION:The Buford Business Alliance would like to invite business owners and professionals to their first After Hours networking meeting of 2024! The meeting will be held at Toast and Jam at 115 East Main St. NE A1B in Buford on Jan. 9\, 2024\, at 5:30 p.m. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, visit the Buford Business Alliance’s website.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-business-alliance-after-hours-meeting-toast-and-jam/
LOCATION:Toast and Jam\, 115 E. Main St. A1B\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231202T140000
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SUMMARY:Buford Business Alliance Holiday Festival and Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Buford Business Alliance hosts its annual Holiday Festival and Parade on Saturday\, December 2\, 2023\, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. in downtown Buford. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Tannery Row\, 554 West Main Street\, Buford and ends at South Hill Street and Main Street. The festival starts immediately after the parade finishes and is located at the Buford Amphitheatre on Main Street in Buford. \nSee lots of festive groups parading down Main Street along with law enforcement and first responders. Bring a bag to collect your stash of candy thrown out by the participants. Santa will make an appearance during the parade and later at the festival. \nThe festival is a great place to work on marking names off of your Christmas shopping list. On the Amphitheatre stage\, various performers will help spread festive cheer and stop by to get photos taken with Santa! \nThis year’s Grand Marshall is Buford’s own ESPN/SEC reporter\, Andraya Carter! Andraya was a star player on the BHS basketball team. She went on to play basketball for the University of Tennessee.\n\nAndraya has worked for ESPN/SEC Network since 2018 when she first started as a game analyst for men’s basketball. She has since moved into reporting on women’s college basketball and the WNBA\, as well as college football.\n\nRecent awards include being honored as the 2023 Dawn Staley Excellence in Broadcasting recipient\, a 2022 University of Tennessee Alumni Promise Award winner\, NSMA’s Best Young Reporter for 2022\, and was named to The Athletic’s 40 Under 40: Rising Stars in Women’s Basketball\, The Athletic’s 40 Under 40 in College Sports and The Athletic’s 20 for 20: Who’s Shaping the Future of Women’s Basketball.\n\n\nA special THANK YOU to this year’s Holiday Festival and Parade sponsors!\n\nHolbrook Sugar Hill – Gold Level Sponsor\n\nSpraggins Law Firm – Gold Level Sponsor\n\nRenasant Bank – Silver Level Sponsor\n\nTotal Joint Specialists – Silver Level Sponsor\n\nInside Buford – Bronze Level Sponsor\n\nPeach State Realty\, Marcelle Smith\, Realtor – Bronze Level Sponsor\n\nPeoples Bank & Trust – Bronze Level Sponsor\n\nState Farm Insurance\, Chris Robinson\, Agent – Bronze Level Sponsor\n\nLDG Accounting Services – Santa Sponsor\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-business-alliance-holiday-festival-and-parade/
LOCATION:Buford Amphitheatre\, 301 East Main Street\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buford Business Alliance":MAILTO:bufordbusinessalliance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231125
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231126
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SUMMARY:Small Business Saturday - Shop Small\, Shop Local
DESCRIPTION:Support your local small businesses this holiday season by shopping at their establishments for your gift-giving needs. \nIf you prefer to do your shopping online\, check to see if they offer their goods or services on their website instead of turning to Amazon or another big corporate business. An estimated $0.68 of every dollar spent at a local business stays right in the community they are located in unlike money spent at a big corporate retailer. \nCheck out more statistics about Small Business Saturday here. \nAre you a local business owner?  Will you have special deals\, coupons or discounts on Black Friday or Small Business Saturday? If so\, have your deal mentioned on our website and social media for FREE by emailing us at InsideBuford@gmail.com.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/small-business-saturday-shop-small-shop-local/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231116T133000
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SUMMARY:Red\, Blue and You - Celebrating Gwinnett's First Responders
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate the first responders who protect\, serve and keep us safe! Gwinnett’s law enforcement\, fire and EMS will be honored at the ceremony and luncheon at the Buford Arena on November 16. Doors open at 11 a.m. and the ceremony begins at 11:30 a.m. \nTHIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Let’s show up to show our support for our first responders. Everyone will receive a catered meal. \nLunch will be catered by Jim ‘N Nick’s Bar-B-Q in Suwanee.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/red-blue-and-you-celebrating-gwinnetts-first-responders/
LOCATION:Buford Arena\, 2795 Sawnee Ave\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Red%2C Blue and You":MAILTO:redblueyou@e2eresources.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T190000
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CREATED:20231014T010439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T010449Z
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SUMMARY:Buford Business Alliance After Hours Meeting @ Buford High School
DESCRIPTION:Buford City Schools Career and Technical Education Department is hosting the Buford Business Alliance’s After Hours Meeting on Tuesday\, November 14\, 2023\, at 5:30 p.m. at Buford High School. \nThe BBA and Buford’s CTAE Department work together for the good of the community and its students. \nAt this meeting\, attendees will learn more about Buford’s CTAE Department and then be given a tour of the $85 million Buford High School. \nIf you are looking for an active business networking group\, the Buford Business Alliance could be what you are looking for. Visitors can attend two meetings for free before being obligated to join. \nFor more information or to RSVP\, visit www.visitbuford.com.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-business-alliance-after-hours-meeting-buford-high-school/
LOCATION:Buford High School\, 2455 Buford Highway\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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ORGANIZER;CN="Buford Business Alliance":MAILTO:bufordbusinessalliance@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231110T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20231106T061557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231106T061557Z
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SUMMARY:Buford football vs Wheeler (1st round state football playoffs)
DESCRIPTION:The Buford varsity football team (No. 2 seed in Region 8-7A) is hosting Wheeler (No. 3 seed from Region 5-7A) in the first round of the GHSA Class 7A State Playoffs at Tom Riden Stadium on Friday\, November 10th at 7:30 p.m. \nTickets are available through gofan.co. \nBuford High School has a clear bag policy for all people entering the game.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-football-vs-wheeler-1st-round-state-football-playoffs/
LOCATION:Tom Riden Stadium\, 2750 Sawnee Ave\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T011105Z
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SUMMARY:City of Buford Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The City of Buford’s monthly Commission meeting will be on Monday\, November 6\, 2023\, at 7 p.m. at Buford City Hall in the Commission Chambers. The meeting is open to the public. \nThe meeting agenda can be found here a day or two before the meeting is to take place.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/city-of-buford-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Buford City Hall\, 2300 Buford Highway NE\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Meeting
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231020
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231023
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T091650Z
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SUMMARY:Gwinnett's Great Days of Service
DESCRIPTION:Residents can give back to their community through Gwinnett’s Great Days of Service which runs from Friday\, October 20 to Sunday\, October 22. \nEach year\, through its initiative\, Volunteer Gwinnett mobilizes thousands of volunteers to work on various projects throughout the county. According to Volunteer Gwinnett’s web page\, these projects address “some of Gwinnett County’s most critical needs\, such as food insecurity\, homelessness\, hunger\, education\, disabilities\, veterans\, seniors\, and more.” \nThe county is looking for individuals\, corporate groups\, school groups\, civic organizations and nonprofits to volunteer for one of the many projects taking place during the three-day event. \nVolunteer opportunities available this year include Shoal Creek stream stabilization\, Health and Human Services food packing\, Streetwise of Georgia food packing\, deep cleaning Annandale Village dining areas\, assisting at Bogan Park’s Halloween Fest\, Animal Welfare & Enforcement shelter beautification\, mobile food distribution and more. \nFor more information about this year’s Great Days of Service including volunteer opportunities\, click here.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/gwinnetts-great-days-of-service/
LOCATION:Various Locations
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
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SUMMARY:GHSA Class 7-A Super Regional Softball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Buford hosts a GHSA Class 7A Super Regional softball tournament at the Buford Softball Complex on Monday\, October 16\, 2023. \nBuford will play the No. 4 seed in Region 5-7A\, Kennesaw Mountain at noon. \nA one-day ticket is $12.00 or you can purchase a two-day pass for $20.00 here. \n  \nPhoto by Jody Jenkins.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/ghsa-class-7-a-super-regional-softball-tournament/
LOCATION:Buford Softball Complex\, 2700 Sawnee Avenue\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231006T193000
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SUMMARY:Faith & Blue - A Community BBQ
DESCRIPTION:The Gwinnett Police Department is participating in the National Faith & Blue Weekend which pairs local law enforcement with community-based faith organizations to promote stronger communities. \nBuford Church of God and the Gwinnett Police Department’s North Precinct are hosting a community BBQ on Friday\, October 6\, 2023\, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the church located at 4800 South Lee Street in Buford. \nFREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. \nABOUT FAITH & BLUE: \nFaith & Blue was launched to facilitate safer\, stronger\, more just and unified communities by directly enabling local partnerships among law enforcement professionals\, residents\, businesses and community groups through the connections of local faith-based organizations. \n\n\nThe initiative aims to re-calibrate police-community relations through solutions-focused\, in-person\, socially distanced and/or virtual activities that are organized jointly by faith-based or other community groups and law enforcement agencies.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/faith-blue-a-community-bbq/
LOCATION:Buford Church of God\, 4800 South Lee Street\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T160000
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SUMMARY:Celebrity Softball Showdown
DESCRIPTION:The Gwinnett Chamber Foundation presents the 2023 Celebrity Softball Showdown on October 1\, 2023\, from 2 to 5 p.m. at Coolray Field. \nThis event will showcase celebrity players from various sporting and media organizations alongside sponsors and donors for a fun-filled and star-studded family afternoon of Softball at Coolray Field. Proceeds will benefit the Gwinnett Chamber Foundation (GCF).  GCF’s mission is to empower minority\, women\, and veteran-led small businesses with resources that support next-level growth and opportunity.  Let’s all STEP TO THE PLATE and help EMPOWER those in need.  The agenda for the day will go as follows: \n11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Entertainment\, food trucks and a car show \n1 p.m. – Gates open for the softball game \n2 – 4 p.m. – Pre-game festivities and softball game \n4 – 5 p.m. – Post-game concert by country music artist Ricky Lee \nOpening ceremonies of the Celebrity Softball Game will feature: \n\nThe Presentation of Colors led by Army Master Sergeant Cedric King;\nThe National Anthem sung by country music recording artist Ricky Lee;\nRemarks from renowned community philanthropists and event sponsors\, Clyde & Sandra Strickland; and\nThe first pitch of this year’s Showdown thrown by Gwinnett Commission Chairwoman Nicole Love Hendrickson.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/celebrity-softball-showdown/
LOCATION:Coolray Field\, 2500 Buford Drive\, Lawrenceville\, GA\, 30043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230930T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230914T032743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T032744Z
UID:605-1696096800-1696111200@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Concert on the lawn featuring Nightrain (Tribute to Guns N Roses) with special guest Pandora's Box (Tribute to Aerosmith)
DESCRIPTION:Come out to the Buford Community Center for a Concert on the lawn featuring Nightrain (Tribute to Guns N Roses) with special guest Pandora’s Box (Tribute to Aerosmith) on Saturday\, September 30\, 2023. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the concert starts at 6 p.m. FREE ADMISSION. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. \nConcessions and food trucks will be onsite so please no outside food & beverage.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/concert-on-the-lawn-featuring-nightrain-tribute-to-guns-n-roses-with-special-guest-pandoras-box-tribute-to-aerosmith/
LOCATION:Buford Commuity Center\, 2200 Buford Highway NE\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230822T223300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230822T223301Z
UID:406-1694955600-1694966400@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Llamas & Pajamas
DESCRIPTION:You wear your pajamas and we’ll have the llamas! (They might be alpacas- but whatever)\nJoin us at the Buford Corn Maze for all the fun! 9/17/23 @ 1pm\nTicket includes entrance\, pizza and all the corn maze fun! We can’t wait to see you there! Proceeds going to Jambos Donates\n\n\nTickets:\n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.com/e/691125463867?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/llamas-pajamas/
LOCATION:Buford Corn Maze\, 4470 Bennett Road\, Buford\, GA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230906T220016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230906T220017Z
UID:486-1694806200-1694815200@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Buford Homecoming Game vs Carver (Atlanta)
DESCRIPTION:The Buford High School varsity football team will host Carver (Atlanta) on Friday\, September 15\, 2023. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. with Homecoming festivities taking place during halftime. Tickets can be purchased at gofan.co.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-homecoming-game-vs-carver-atlanta/
LOCATION:Tom Riden Stadium\, 2750 Sawnee Ave\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230915T160000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230816T104054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T104056Z
UID:362-1694790000-1694793600@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Buford Homecoming Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Buford Homecoming Parade is on Friday\, September 15\, 2023\, from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. The parade begins at the Buford Arena\, travels up Sawnee Avenue\, turns left onto East Main Street\, travels up Main Street and turns left onto South Lee Street\, which is the official ending point of the parade. \nCome out and show your Buford spirit at the annual Homecoming Parade! Free admission. \nThen watch the Buford Wolves varsity football team play Carver Atlanta at 7 p.m. at Tom Riden Stadium. The Homecoming court will be presented at half-time along with the crowning of the BHS Homecoming Queen. Tickets required for the game through gofan.co.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-homecoming-parade/
LOCATION:Buford Arena\, 2795 Sawnee Ave\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,School Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230905T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230816T085548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230816T085548Z
UID:352-1693940400-1693944000@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:City of Buford Monthly Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The September meeting for the City of Buford Board of Commissioners is scheduled for Tuesday\, September 5\, 2023\, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Commission Chambers inside Buford City Hall. The meeting is open to the public.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/city-of-buford-monthly-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Buford City Hall\, 2300 Buford Highway NE\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230816T090114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230818T071651Z
UID:354-1692644400-1692648000@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Buford City Schools Board of Education Monthly Meeting
DESCRIPTION:On Monday\, August 21\, 2023\, the Buford City Schools Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting at the Buford City Schools Central Office.  The meeting begins promptly at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to the public.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-city-schools-board-of-education-monthly-meeting/
LOCATION:Buford City Schools Central Office\, 2625 Sawnee Ave\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T220000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230728T111939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230728T111940Z
UID:243-1692387000-1692396000@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Buford Football Season Opener vs. St. Frances Academy
DESCRIPTION:No. 10 Buford opens its 2023 football season against No. 6 St. Frances Academy (Maryland) at Tom Riden Stadium.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-football-season-opener-vs-st-frances-academy/
LOCATION:Tom Riden Stadium\, 2750 Sawnee Ave\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:School Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230817T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230729T064009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T064010Z
UID:262-1692297000-1692300600@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Gwinnett County District 4 Town Hall with Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp
DESCRIPTION:Gwinnett County District 4 Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp is holding two town hall meetings to update residents about topics such as transportation\, public safety\, economic development\, smart growth and development and more. Residents of District 4 are encouraged to attend one of the two town hall meetings.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/gwinnett-county-district-4-town-hall-with-commissioner-matthew-holtkamp-2/
LOCATION:Sugar Hill City Hall\, 5039 West Broad Street\, Sugar Hill\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230816T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230729T063606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230729T063606Z
UID:255-1692210600-1692214200@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Gwinnett County District 4 Town Hall with Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp
DESCRIPTION:Gwinnett County District 4 Commissioner Matthew Holtkamp is holding two town hall meetings to update residents about topics such as transportation\, public safety\, economic development\, smart growth and development and more. Residents of District 4 are encouraged to attend one of the two town hall meetings.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/gwinnett-county-district-4-town-hall-with-commissioner-matthew-holtkamp/
LOCATION:Collins Hill Branch of Gwinett County Public Library System\, 455 Camp Perrin Road\, Lawrenceville\, GA\, 30043\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230808T193000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230725T114721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T114721Z
UID:231-1691515800-1691523000@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Buford Business Alliance After Hours Networking Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join the Buford Business Alliance at its August After Hours Networking Meeting. Luxe Aesthetics is August’s meeting sponsor. Visitors can attend up to two BBA events with no obligation to join. After those two events\, a membership is required to attend any additional BBA events. \nRegister for the event by clicking here. \n 
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-business-alliance-after-hours-networking-meeting/
LOCATION:Luxe Aesthetics\, 450 S Hill St\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230807T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230807T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230725T113811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230725T113811Z
UID:229-1691434800-1691438400@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Buford Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The August meeting of the City of Buford Commission at Buford City Hall in the Commission Chambers.  Meeting is open to the public. The meeting agenda can be found on the city’s website at www.cityofBuford.com.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/buford-commission-meeting/
LOCATION:Buford City Hall\, 2300 Buford Highway NE\, Buford\, GA\, 30518\, United States
CATEGORIES:Government Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230803
DTSTAMP:20260517T150519
CREATED:20230722T133712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230722T133712Z
UID:215-1690934400-1691020799@therealinsidebuford.com
SUMMARY:Back to School - Buford City Schools and Gwinnett County Schools
DESCRIPTION:It is the first day of school for both Buford City Schools and Gwinnett County Schools.
URL:https://therealinsidebuford.com/event/back-to-school-buford-city-schools-and-gwinnett-county-schools/
LOCATION:GA
CATEGORIES:School Event
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