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| September |
Nashville Downtown First Thursday - 9/2/10
Live music, carriage rides, The Berrien Cruisers Antique Car Show, courthouse tours, good food and lots of fun! Downtown shops stay open and offer special savings. Don't miss this family fun event. Location: Davis Street, Downtown Nashville, GA |
First Friday--Downtown Valdosta - 9/3/10 at 6 pm
First Friday is Downtown Valdosta's promotional event the first Friday of every month. At First Fridays, folks are able to listen to live music, enjoy dining specials, and shop at the boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores. Shoppers will be delighted to find most of the Downtown shops open until at least 9:00 PM. First Fridays is the event where singles can get together, business people can relax, and couples can enjoy the quaintness of Downtown Valdosta. Downtown Valdosta is a place to go for fun and First Fridays offers something for everyone!
Location: Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
Annual Flatlanders Frolic - 9/3 - 9/4/10 at 8 am
Community festival that includes arts and crafts, street dance, gospel music, 5-K and 1 mile Fun Run and youth games. Call for info and fees.
Phone: 229-482-9755 - Location: Main Street, Lakeland, GA 31635 |
Discovery Days - 9/5 & 9/19/10 at 2-4 pm
Bring the whole family and join the fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Sunday of each month throughout the year. It’s FREE with your RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 229-639-2650 - Address: Flint River Aquarium, 101 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701 |
2nd Annual Port City Rodeo - 9/10 - 9/11/10 at 7-10 pm
The Rodeo will feature Bull Riding, Barrel Racing, Calf Roping, Steer Roping, Junior Barrel Racing, Team Roping and Girls Breakaway. Gates will open at 5 pm with lots of Free activites for the kids. Leigh Mullis Band will perform at 6 pm. Rodeo begins at 7 pm. This is alcohol free, family fun. Advance tickets are $5 for children 5-12 and $10 for adults.
Phone: 229-392-1101 - Address: Super B. Ranch, 2785 Highway 27 N, Bainbridge 39817 |
Berrien County Harvest Festival - 9/11/10 at 9 am - 4 pm
Festival will feature craft and food venders, pet parade, games, entertainment as well as a grape stomping. The festival will conclude that evening with an open air concert featuring the Swinging Medallions at Horse Creek Winery. Booth space for the Harvest Festival is $50 per 12x14 booth. Booths requiring power are an additional $10. Vender applications are available at the Chamber of Commerce & Nashville Better Hometown, 101 North Davis Street. Concert tickets are also available at the Chamber. General admission tickets are $15 per person and reserved seating (at table of 10) is $300 (limited availability). Call for more information. Phone: Chamber of Commerce 229-686-5123 or Nashville Better Hometown 229-686-9290 - Location: Downtown Nashville, GA |
Freedom Singers Performance - 9/11/10 at 1-3 pm
Every second Saturday of the month, the Albany Civil Rights Institute Freedom Singers, led by original SNCC Freedom Singer Rutha Harris, engages the visitor through an oral history presentation filled with dynamic testimony of the Albany Movement marches and arrests and majestically narrates the stories with emotionally charged performances of the Freedom Songs. These special songs provided heart, soul and courage to movement participants. The Freedom Singers travel around the country teaching the American Civil Rights Movement through a musical journey of timeless and compelling compositions. Phone: 229-432-1698 - Address: 326 Whitney Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 |
Art After Dark--Downtown Valdosta - 9/17/10 at 6 pm
Art After Dark is the perfect time to experience art inside and out. We invite you to stroll with us, every third Friday, through magnificent buildings and streets to enjoy the beauty of Downtown Valdosta and the art created by our neighbors. Experience the most fabulous, offbeat, intriguing artwork, bands, & shopping discounts in downtown Valdosta!! Location: Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
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Fall Dinner Theatre Production - 9/17 - 9/18 & 9/24 - 9/25/10 at 7 pm
Locally written and acted, your evening will be fun filled with entertainment and a wonderful dinner! Call for ticket cost and more info.
Phone: 229-995-5329 - Address: 152 Main St., Dawson, GA 39842 |
Junior Ranger Saturday - 9/18/10 at 10 am - 3 pm
Kids can join a park ranger for a day filled with hikes, nature crafts, games, history and more. Pack a lunch and bring a friend for the outdoor adventure. Register in advance. $8 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-896-3551 - Address: Reed Bingham State Park, 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel, GA 31620 |
Junior Ranger Saturday at Reed Bingham - 9/18/10 at 10 am - 3 pm
Kids can join a park ranger for a day filled with hikes, nature crafts, games, history and more. Pack a lunch and bring a friend for the outdoor adventure. Register in advance. $8 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-896-3551 - Address: Reed Bingham State Park, 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel, GA 31620 |
Tifton Truck and Tractor Pull - 9/24 - 9/25/10 at 7 pm - 12 Midnight
Cut loose and get down and dirty. Watch 2 and 4-wheel trucks from Dodge, Ford, Chevrolet, and GMC battle for the best distance. Farm tractors and super stock tractors spin tires up to 100 miles per hour in pulling competition. Held at the American Legion Fairgrounds in Tifton, this is the place to perfect your "rebel yell" and root for your favorite truck or tractor. The Tifton Truck & Tractor Pull is a fun-filled family event coordinated by the Ag Equipment Technology Club at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. Tickets are$6 to $12.
Phone: Tyron Spearman at 229-386-0216 - Address: 115 West Second St, Tifton, GA 31794 |
La Fiesta del Pueblo - 9/24 - 9/26/10 at 9 am
¡Hola! This event honors the heritage of Tifton's Latin-American community. Dance to the rhythm of live musical performances or see Tifton's own Latino/Hispanic dance troupe, Sabor Latino. Satisfy your taste buds with a variety of authentically ethnic delectables. Tifton's Fulwood Park comes alive for a Saturday of fun and culture to celebrate Dia de la Mujer Latina. Appearances by groups providing special services to adults and children make La Fiesta del Pueblo truly distinctive. They include the Mexican Consulate, Girl Scouts of SE Georgia, migrant education advocates, and a dental van. Free fun event!
Phone: Luz Marti at (229) 382-8878 - Address: 115 West Second Street, Tifton, GA 31794 |
"Save My State Parks Day" at Seminole - 9/25/10 at 8:30 pm
Help us celebrate "Save My State Parks Day" by volunteering to pressure washing our camping facilities and painting our arrows on our asphalt. Our "Seminole Friends Group" will be coordinators for this event. Visitors will be exempt from paying the daily park pass fee! Your voluntary donation will help support our mission to protect, preserve and provide access to public green spaces. Donations accepted. Phone: 229-861-3137 - Address: Seminole State Park, 7870 State Park Dr., Donalsonville, GA 39845 |
Junior Fishing Rodeo at Seminole - 9/25/10 at 8:30 pm
Calling all kids 12 and younger, bring an adult and join our Jr. Fishing Rodeo. We will fish at our pier in the day-use area. Bring your pole, tackle and a chair. Also, adults, this is free fishing day in Georgia for Georgia residents. No license needed. Donations accepted.
Phone: 229-861-3137 - Address: Seminole State Park, 7870 State Park Dr., Donalsonville, GA |
Swamp Gravy - 9/30/10 at 7:30 pm
Come experience the play that “united a town and moved a nation.” Swamp Gravy, Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play presenting true stories steeped in the culture of Southwest Georgia, spiced with original music and traditional hymns, and garnished with local spirit. March 2010 brings the revival of “The Gospel Truth,” which centers around a preacher whose life is shaped by fire, and a community that is ultimately strengthened by their shared faith.
Phone: 229-758-5450 - Address: 166 E. Main St., Colquitt, GA 39837 |
Great Southern Music Festival - 9/30/10 at 12 Noon - 10 pm
Whether you like the traditional Bluegrass style or the more progressive Newgrass style, there’s a little bit of it all at this festival where Bluegrass is the specialty.
Contact: information@pickersparadisepark.com - Address: Pickers Paradise Park, 2217 Maddox Rd., Ochlocknee, GA |
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| October |
Downtown Nights in Thomasville - 10/1/10 at 5 pm
Visit Downtown Thomasville on the First Friday of every month when shops and restaurants are open late with musical entertainment, fun activities for children, art exhibits,special Friday night only sales, and more! Phone: 229-227-7020 - Address: Thomasville Downtown Historic District, Broad St. and Jackson St., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
First Friday--Downtown Valdosta - 10/1/10 at 6 pm
First Friday is Downtown Valdosta's promotional event the first Friday of every month. At First Fridays, folks are able to listen to live music, enjoy dining specials, and shop at the boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores. Shoppers will be delighted to find most of the Downtown shops open until at least 9:00 PM. First Fridays is the event where singles can get together, business people can relax, and couples can enjoy the quaintness of Downtown Valdosta. Downtown Valdosta is a place to go for fun and First Fridays offers something for everyone!
Location: Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
Great Southern Music Festival - 9/30/10 at 12 Noon - 10 pm
10/1 at 10 am - 10 pm & 10/2/10 at 10 am - 12 Midnight
Whether you like the traditional Bluegrass style or the more progressive Newgrass style, there’s a little bit of it all at this festival where Bluegrass is the specialty.
Contact: information@pickersparadisepark.com - Address: Pickers Paradise Park, 2217 Maddox Rd., Ochlocknee, GA |
Swamp Gravy - 10/1-10/2, 10-7-10-9, 10/14-10/16, 10/21-10/23 & 10/28-10/30/10
Come experience the play that “united a town and moved a nation.” Swamp Gravy, Georgia’s Official Folk Life Play presenting true stories steeped in the culture of Southwest Georgia, spiced with original music and traditional hymns, and garnished with local spirit. March 2010 brings the revival of “The Gospel Truth,” which centers around a preacher whose life is shaped by fire, and a community that is ultimately strengthened by their shared faith. Call for times.
Phone: 229-758-5450 - Address: 166 E. Main St., Colquitt, GA 39837 |
Albany International Festival - 10/2/10 at 3 pm
This festival provides a positive impact for each participating group and for all the community along, while experiencing different cultures. Enjoy the varieties of the international cuisine. This festival provides a positive impact for each participating group and for all the community along, while experiencing the various types of traditional dances, music, dress, countries represented in each booth and more! Phone: 229-317-4760 - Address: 112 N. Front St., Albany, GA 31701 |
Movie on the Square - 10/2/10 at 8 pm
First Saturday in October plan to be in Downtown Moultrie for this lovely night getaway. Spend time and relax with a family oriented movie on the square...on us! Free fun event! Call for more info. Phone: 229-890-5455 - Location: Downtown Moultrie, GA |
Discovery Days - 10/3 & 10/17/10 at 2-4 pm
Bring the whole family and join the fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Sunday of each month throughout the year. It’s FREE with your RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 229-639-2650 - Address: Flint River Aquarium, 101 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701 |
Hahira Honey Bee Festival - 10/4 - 10/9/2010
Event features arts, crafts, beauty pageant, parade and more.
Phone: 229-794-2567 - Location: Main Street, Hahira, GA 31632 |
Nashville Downtown First Thursday - 10/7/10
Live music, carriage rides, The Berrien Cruisers Antique Car Show, courthouse tours, good food and lots of fun! Downtown shops stay open and offer special savings. Don't miss this family fun event. Location: Davis Street, Downtown Nashville, GA |
Thomasville Fly-In 2010 - 10/8 - 10/10/10 - Call for times
This is a great opportunity to share aviation stories, see a lot of great-looking aircraft, make new friends and visit with old friends! Visit the Power of the Past Aviation Museum, see demonstrations, eat lunch and stroll among the planes. Planes begin to arrive on Friday and depart on Sunday. Free fun event! Phone: 229-403-1071 - Address: Thomasville Regional Airport, 882 Airport Road, Thomasville, GA 31792 - Directions: 7 miles north of Thomasville on US Hwy 319 |
Nashville Better Hometown Tour of Homes - 10/9/10 at 1 pm
See beautifully decorated homes all over Berrien County. Each year the Tour begins at a downtown business where tickets and maps are available. After guests tour 5 or 6 homes, the tour ends at the charming Horse Creek Winery.
Phone: 229-686-9290 - Location: Throughout Nashville, GA |
Freedom Singers Performance - 10/9/10 at 1-3 pm
Every second Saturday of the month, the Albany Civil Rights Institute Freedom Singers, led by original SNCC Freedom Singer Rutha Harris, engages the visitor through an oral history presentation filled with dynamic testimony of the Albany Movement marches and arrests and majestically narrates the stories with emotionally charged performances of the Freedom Songs. These special songs provided heart, soul and courage to movement participants. The Freedom Singers travel around the country teaching the American Civil Rights Movement through a musical journey of timeless and compelling compositions. Phone: 229-432-1698 - Address: 326 Whitney Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 |
Art After Dark--Downtown Valdosta - 10/15/10 at 6 pm
Art After Dark is the perfect time to experience art inside and out. We invite you to stroll with us, every third Friday, through magnificent buildings and streets to enjoy the beauty of Downtown Valdosta and the art created by our neighbors. Experience the most fabulous, offbeat, intriguing artwork, bands, & shopping discounts in downtown Valdosta!! Location: Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
47th Annual Georgia Peanut Festival - 10/16/10
This festival is the record holder for making the world’s largest peanut butter sandwich (1987), 12 feet by 12 feet. Thousands of people will flock to Sylvester-Worth County to enjoy a parade, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, peanut/peanut butter cooking contest, rides and attractions and much more. Everyone is invited to join us for a day of Southern food, fun, and entertainment at the 47th Annual Georgia Peanut Festival. It is a fun event for the entire family. We hope that you will join us in celebrating one of the largest industries in Georgia!
Phone: 229-776-6657 - Location: T.C. Jeffords Park in downtown Sylvester, GA |
Randolph County Crossroads Festival - 10/16/10 at 10 am - 5 pm
Festival kicking off the beginning of the Deer Hunting Season. Arts, Crafts and Food will be featured. Also Featured will be local produce found in season.
Phone: 229-732-2683 - Address: 122 Lumpkin Street, P.O. Box 31, Cuthbert, GA 39840 |
Junior Ranger Saturday at Reed Bingham - 10/16/10 at 10 am - 3 pm
Kids can join a park ranger for a day filled with hikes, nature crafts, games, history and more. Pack a lunch and bring a friend for the outdoor adventure. Register in advance. $8 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-896-3551 - Address: Reed Bingham State Park, 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel, GA 31620 |
Chris Brubeck's Triple Play at Thomasville Cultural Center - 10/19/10 at 8 pm
The dynamic blues/jazz/folk trio Triple Play electrifies audiences of all ages with the topnotch musicianship and amazing originality that Brubeck and his talented colleagues bring to their spirited performances. Chris Brubeck - Bass, Piano, Trombone, vocals; Joel Brown - Guitar, Vocals; Peter “Madcat” Ruth - Harmonica, Vocals. Tickets are $35 Adult and $15 Student.
Phone: 229-226-7404 - Address: Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, GA |
Sunbelt Ag Expo Show - 10/19 - 10/21/10 at 8:30 am - 4 pm
Whether you are large acreage production farmer or a weekend lifestyle farmer the Expo is an event you don’t want to miss. The Expo’s unique site has a100-acre exhibit area adjoining a 600-acre working research farm. In the exhibit area, which includes both outdoor and indoor exhibits visitors will find every imaginable product or service a farm could ever need. In addition to the static exhibits visitors can attend educational, entertaining seminars and demonstrations offered in a variety of specialized areas. Visitors can ride take a tram from the exhibit area to the fields where cotton, peanuts, corn, soybeans, turf grass and hay are being harvested. These harvesting & tillage demonstrations, equipment driving ranges, irrigation technology, precision ag demos and the Toyota Behind the Wheel Adventure all provide opportunities to see and compare a wide range of equipment in an actual working setting. Company representatives and specialists are in the fields to answer questions. Call for fees and more info.
Phone: 229-985-1968 - Address: Harper Blvd Ste G, Moultrie, GA 31788-2157 |
Halloween Blast - 10/28/10 at 4 pm
Free treats, costume contest, games & more. Thursday before Halloween, 4 p.m.-until. Free fun event! Location: Downtown Historic Fitzgerald, GA 31750 |
Boston Mini-Marathon Festival - 10/30/10 at 6 am - 8 pm
Don't miss this annual favorite. After you run the marathon you can relax and stroll through the arts and crafts, listen to local musicians, watch a parade, see classic cars, learn the history of Boston, enjoy some down-home cooking, and lots of other activities! Free fun event!
Location: Main Street, Boston, GA 31626 |
Historic Halloween Carnival - 10/30/10 at 5:30-9 pm
The entire family can enjoy contests, prizes, food, train rides and much more. Come out and have a unique halloween experience! Free fun event!
Phone: 229-386-3406 - Address: Georgia Agrirama, 115 West Second Street, Tifton, GA 31794 |
| November |
The Academy of St. Martin in the Fields - 11/1/10 at 8 pm
One of the world’s leading orchestras, England’s acclaimed Academy brings a delightful all-Mozart program featuring the exquisite artistry of American pianist Jonathan Biss. Kenneth Sillito, Director and Jonathan Biss, Piano Soloist, Director. Phone: 229-226-7404
Address: Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, GA |
Downtown Nights in Thomasville - 11/1/10 at 5 pm
Visit Downtown Thomasville on the First Friday of every month when shops and restaurants are open late with musical entertainment, fun activities for children, art exhibits,special Friday night only sales, and more! Phone: 229-227-7020 - Address: Thomasville Downtown Historic District, Broad St. and Jackson St., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Nashville Downtown First Thursday - 11/4/10
Live music, carriage rides, The Berrien Cruisers Antique Car Show, courthouse tours, good food and lots of fun! Downtown shops stay open and offer special savings. Don't miss this family fun event. Location: Davis Street, Downtown Nashville, GA |
First Friday--Downtown Valdosta - 11/5/10 at 6 pm
First Friday is Downtown Valdosta's promotional event the first Friday of every month. At First Fridays, folks are able to listen to live music, enjoy dining specials, and shop at the boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores. Shoppers will be delighted to find most of the Downtown shops open until at least 9:00 PM. First Fridays is the event where singles can get together, business people can relax, and couples can enjoy the quaintness of Downtown Valdosta. Downtown Valdosta is a place to go for fun and First Fridays offers something for everyone!
Location: Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
Mule Day - 11/6/10 at 9 am
As the formal 11 am opening, the parade winds through the small town’s bustling blocks. Judges look for the prettiest, ugliest and most ornery mules. Festivities include: Arts and Crafts, Flea Market, Sling Shot Shoot, Petting Zoo, Corn Grinding, Cane Grinding, Syrup Cooking, Gasing and Gawking, Cloggin' Groups, Singing Groups, Museum and Country Store. Call for info and fees.
Phone: 229-872-3612 - Location: Mule Day Grounds, Calvary, GA 31792 |
Discovery Days - 11/7 & 11/21/10 at 2-4 pm
Bring the whole family and join the fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Sunday of each month throughout the year. It’s FREE with your RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 229-639-2650 - Address: Flint River Aquarium, 101 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701 |
High Cotton 65 Mile Yard Sale - 11/13/10 at 7 am - 6:30 pm
Featuring 65 miles of antiques, crafts, children's clothing, furniture and more. Call for vendor fees and more info. Free fun event! Phone: 229-336-5255 - Location: Camilla, GA |
34th Annual Old South Day Festival - 11/13/10 at 9 am - 4 pm
Join us for arts and crafts, food of all descriptions, a parade, an old fashioned country fair, an antique museum, a living museum, entertainment, and the making of cane syrup by the old fashioned open kettle method, and many other activities! Old South Day is a tribute to our rich and glorious past and a salute to the blending of heritage in the region. In addition to the day's festivities, the awarding of the Old South Day Heritage Quilt will take place! Free fun event!
Address: Ochlocknee Community Center, 5020 Spence St., Downtown Ochlocknee, GA 31773 |
Freedom Singers Performance - 11/13/10 at 1-3 pm
Every second Saturday of the month, the Albany Civil Rights Institute Freedom Singers, led by original SNCC Freedom Singer Rutha Harris, engages the visitor through an oral history presentation filled with dynamic testimony of the Albany Movement marches and arrests and majestically narrates the stories with emotionally charged performances of the Freedom Songs. These special songs provided heart, soul and courage to movement participants. The Freedom Singers travel around the country teaching the American Civil Rights Movement through a musical journey of timeless and compelling compositions. Phone: 229-432-1698 - Address: 326 Whitney Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 |
Art After Dark--Downtown Valdosta - 11/19/10 at 6 pm
Art After Dark is the perfect time to experience art inside and out. We invite you to stroll with us, every third Friday, through magnificent buildings and streets to enjoy the beauty of Downtown Valdosta and the art created by our neighbors. Experience the most fabulous, offbeat, intriguing artwork, bands, & shopping discounts in downtown Valdosta!! Location: Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival - 11/20/10
With a reputation for attracting unparalleled talent, the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival has become one of America’s premier wildlife and sporting art festivals. “The combination of the traditions of hunting, land management and art in Thomasville,” said sculptor Walt Matia, “make the Plantation Wildlife Arts Festival a unique and compelling venue.” Explore room after room of sculpture, painting, photography, master crafters, carving, and jewelry as your family enjoys entertaining and educational supporting events and a fun festival atmosphere. Supporting events including agility and field trial dog demonstrations, a living butterfly habitat, the Flowers Foods, Inc. Wild Discovery Center, live animal encounters and so much more for families, children and wildlife collectors. Call for fees. Phone: 229-226-0588 - Address: Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Junior Ranger Saturday at Reed Bingham - 11/20/10 at 10 am - 3 pm
Kids can join a park ranger for a day filled with hikes, nature crafts, games, history and more. Pack a lunch and bring a friend for the outdoor adventure. Register in advance. $8 plus $5 parking. Phone: 229-896-3551 - Address: Reed Bingham State Park, 542 Reed Bingham Road, Adel, GA 31620 |
Randolph County Christmas Parade and Open House - 11/27/10 at 10 am - 6 pm
Celebrate the season with day long list of festivities including the arrival of Santa and the Lighting of the Cuthbert Town Square. Local businesses will host a day long open house with treats and specials. Phone: 229-732-2683 - Address: 122 Lumpkin St., Cuthbert, GA 39840 |
| December |
Junior Womans Club Tour of Homes - 12/1/10
Tour local homes that are equisitely decorated for the holiday season.
Phone: 229-426-5033 - toll free at 800-386-4642 - Location: Throughout Fitzgerald, GA 31750 |
Nashville Downtown First Thursday - 12/2/10
Live music, carriage rides, The Berrien Cruisers Antique Car Show, courthouse tours, good food and lots of fun! Downtown shops stay open and offer special savings. Don't miss this family fun event. Location: Davis Street, Downtown Nashville, GA |
Fitzgerald Christmas Parade - 12/2/10 at 6 pm
The whole town comes out to celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season. Parade ends with Santa Claus on the fire truck. Free fun event!
Location: Historic Downtown Fitzgerald, GA 31750 |
The Morgenstern Trio at Thomasville Cultural Center - 12/2/10 at 8 pm
Catherine Klipfel, Piano - Stefan Hempel, Violin - Emanuel Wehse, Violoncello. A brilliant young trio from Germany, noted for its impressive performances throughout Europe, makes its U.S. debut as winner of the Kalichstein-Laredo-Robinson International Trio Award. Phone: 229-226-7404 - Address: Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, GA |
Tifton's 12th Annual Hometown Holiday Celebrations - 12/2 - 12/4/10
Come out to enjoy loads of Holiday Entertainment-Food & Craft Vendors, Festival of Wreaths & Trees, Amusement Rides, Merchants Open House, and Tour of Homes. Free fun event!
Location: 504 Main Street, Tifton, GA |
First Friday--Downtown Valdosta - 12/3/10 at 6 pm
First Friday is Downtown Valdosta's promotional event the first Friday of every month. At First Fridays, folks are able to listen to live music, enjoy dining specials, and shop at the boutiques, galleries, and specialty stores. Shoppers will be delighted to find most of the Downtown shops open until at least 9:00 PM. First Fridays is the event where singles can get together, business people can relax, and couples can enjoy the quaintness of Downtown Valdosta. Downtown Valdosta is a place to go for fun and First Fridays offers something for everyone!
Location: Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
Breakfast with Santa - 12/4/10 at 9 am
The morning will begin with Santa being flown into the Dawson-Terrell County Airport and then riding the fire truck to the Main Street Theatre in Downtown Dawson. The event will cap off with breakfast with Santa, children visiting Santa, pictures being taken, and music playing for all to enjoy! Address: 152 Main Street, Dawson, GA 39842 |
Nashville's Winter Wonderland - 12/4/10
It always snows in Nashville, Georgia for Christmas! Come play in the snow with Frosty the Snowman and Rudoplh! Free fun event! Address: 101 Davis Street, Nashville, Georgia 31639 |
Discovery Days - 12/5 & 12/19/10 at 2-4 pm
Bring the whole family and join the fun with arts and crafts, storytelling, live animal presentations and more from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. the first and third Sunday of each month throughout the year. It’s FREE with your RiverQuarium membership or with regular admission. Designed for children ages 5 and up, each month features a different theme. Children receive a free F.U.N. Passport that is stamped on each Sunday visit. Reservations are recommended.
Phone: 229-639-2650 - Address: Flint River Aquarium, 101 Pine Ave., Albany, GA 31701 |
Victorian Christmas in Historic Thomasville - 12/9 - 12/10/10 at 6-10 pm
Take an unforgettable journey back in time to the 1890s when life was simple and true Christmas spirit reigned. Enjoy horse drawn carriages, strolling carolers, holiday shopping, dancers, musicians, museums, food and holiday delicacies, and of course, St. Nicholas!
Phone: 229-227-7020 - Toll Free 866-577-3600 - Location: Broad, Madison, Jackson Streets, Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Freedom Singers Performance - 12/11/10 at 1-3 pm
Every second Saturday of the month, the Albany Civil Rights Institute Freedom Singers, led by original SNCC Freedom Singer Rutha Harris, engages the visitor through an oral history presentation filled with dynamic testimony of the Albany Movement marches and arrests and majestically narrates the stories with emotionally charged performances of the Freedom Songs. These special songs provided heart, soul and courage to movement participants. The Freedom Singers travel around the country teaching the American Civil Rights Movement through a musical journey of timeless and compelling compositions. Phone: 229-432-1698 - Address: 326 Whitney Avenue, Albany, GA 31701 |
Art After Dark--Downtown Valdosta - 12/17/10 at 6 pm
Art After Dark is the perfect time to experience art inside and out. We invite you to stroll with us, every third Friday, through magnificent buildings and streets to enjoy the beauty of Downtown Valdosta and the art created by our neighbors. Experience the most fabulous, offbeat, intriguing artwork, bands, & shopping discounts in downtown Valdosta!! Location: Ashley Street, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
Nashville's New Years Eve Cotton Ball Drop - 12/31/10
Downtown Nashville will host the dropping of the Cotton Ball! New Year's Eve 2010! Don't miss this fabulous party! Phone: 229-686-9290 - Address: 101 Davis Street, Nashville, Georgia |
| 2011 Festivals and Events |
Linda Eder at Thomasville Cultural Center - 1/27/11 at 8 pm
In her new show All of Me, popular recording artist Linda Eder displays her abundant vocal gifts and stylistic versatility in an ever-expanding range of musical genres—from Broadway show tunes and pop standards to newly penned originals. Phone: 229-226-7404
Address: Thomasville Cultural Center, 600 E. Washington St., Thomasville, GA |
Valdosta Azalea Festival - 3/12 at 10 am - 6 pm & 3/13/11 at 10 am - 5 pm
This festival is at Drexel Park which is named for a city employee who was instrumental in propagating azaleas and promoting their planting back in the 40?s and 50?s. Each following year has seen the addition of activities and expansion of festival hours. Azalea Festival 2005 saw nearly 35,000 folks enjoy circus acts, arts and crafts, music, food, KidZone, road races.
Phone: 229-269-9381 - Location: Drexel Park, North Patterson St., Valdosta, GA 31603 |
90th Annual Thomasville Rose Show and Festival - 4/21 - 4/23/11
This festival has been a Southwest Georgia tradition since the 1920s! Join us for all the fun and festivities! Most events are free. Call for more info. Phone: 229-228-7977 - Address: Broad Street and Paradise Park, Downtown Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Thomasville Fly-In 2011 - 10/7/11
This is a great opportunity for locals and guests to share aviation stories, see a lot of great-looking aircraft, make new friends and visit with old friends! Visit the Airplane Engine & Memorabilia Collection, see demonstrations, eat lunch and visit with aircraft owners and pilots!
Phone: 229-403-1071 - Address: Thomasville Regional Airport, 882 Airport Rd. Thomasville, GA 31792 - Located 7 miles north of Thomasville on US Hwy 319, |
Victorian Christmas in Historic Downtown Thomasville - 12/8/11
Take an unforgettable journey back in time to the 1890s when life was simpler and true Christmas spirit reigned. Enjoy horse drawn carriages, strolling carolers, holiday shopping, dancers, musicians, museums, food and holiday delicacies, and of course, St. Nicholas!
Thomasville's Victorian Christmas is held the second Thursday and Friday evening of December, from 6 PM to 10 PM. It is located in and around the Downtown Historic District which includes Broad Street, Madison Street and Jackson Street. Most events are free and open to the public.
Phone: 866-577-3600 - Location: Downtown Thomasville, Broad, Madison, Jackson Streets, Thomasville, GA 31792 |
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