| Polar Bear Swim | January | Fundraiser for the Lake Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club. People jump in the lake on the afternoon of New Years Day. | Clarks Bridge Park |
| Shore Sweep | April | Run by the Lake Lanier Association, this is a co-ordinated effort to remove trash and debris from the lake. | All over Lake Lanier |
| Tour de Georgia | April | A week-long bicycle race through North Georgia featuring some of the world's top cyclists. | All over Lake Lanier |
| Rubber Duck Derby | May | Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Hall County. 15,000 rubber ducks race over a short course. | Clarks Bridge Park |
| LLA Golf Tournament | June | Golfing competition at the PineIsle Resort that is a fundraiser for the Lake Lanier Association. | Lake Lanier Islands |
| Triathlon Festival | June | Triathlons exclusively for beginners and inexperienced athletes. | Lake Lanier Islands |
| Iron Girl Triathlon | June | A competitive for women. 1/3 mile swim, 18 mile bike, 3 mile run. | Lake Lanier Islands |
| Independence Day | July | Firework events take place all over the lake to celebrate July 4th. | All over Lake Lanier |
| Dragon Boat Festival | September | A festival capped by races in long "dragonboat" canoes. | Clarks Bridge Park |
| Bluegrass Festival | September | Music festival featuring both traditional and contemporary bluegrass bands. | Shoal Creek Campground |
| Magical Night of Lights | December | An animated light show celebrating the holidays. It stretches over a six and a half mile driving tour. | Lake Lanier Islands |
