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| January 2009 |
Fishing Clinic - 1/17/2009 at 1 pm - 3 pm
Learn tips for the beginner or "old pro" for fishing on Walter F. George lake from local guide Billy Darby. Meet at the Group Shelter. Register for doorprizes from local merchants. $5 includes hot dog and drink. $3 parking. Phone: 229-768-2571 - Address: George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge, 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 - Located 3.5 miles north of Fort Gaines off GA Hwy. 39. |
Winter Bass Classic Tournament 1/24/2009 5:30 AM - 3 PM
Be a part of the Winter Bass Classic Tournament and fish one of the best bass fishing lakes in southwest Georgia. Call the marina to register, and call the lodge for overnight accommodations and to learn about our "Outdoor Sportsman" package. 80% payback. $110 per boat. $10 Big Fish prize. $3 parking.
Phone: 877-591-5575 ext 6219 - Address: George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge, 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 - Directions: 3.5 miles north of Fort Gaines off GA Hwy. 39. |
Susina - 1/25/2009 at 3 PM
Randy Rhea will present a program on Susina, a local antebellum plantation.
Phone: 229-226-7664 - Address: Thomas County Museum of History, 725 N. Dawson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Rattlesnake Round-Up - 1/31/2009 at 9 AM
The Southwest Georgia town of Whigham comes alive the last Saturday in January when thousands of rattlesnake fans gather for the annual Rattlesnake Roundup. During the one-day festival, snake hunters roundup reptiles, the public is educated and food ranging from fried rattlesnakes to funnel cakes are devoured. Phone: 229-377-3663 - Location: Rattlesnake Grounds, Hwy 84, Whigham, GA 39897 |
| February |
The Albany Symphony Orchestra Presents: "Musical Connections" "Oboe, Strings and Things" - 2/7/2009 at 8 PM
Join the Albany Symphony Orchestra for our Masterworks Series: “Musical Connections”.Susan Brashier, ASO Principal Oboe, joins the orchestra for “Oboe, Strings & Things”in a performance of Alessandro Marcello’s Concerto in d minor. ASO clarinetist, Russell Brown,premieres his composition, Bolus Hook for String Orchestra. In addition, the program features Arvo Part’s Fratres for String Orchestra & Percussion, Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Fantasia on a Theme of Thomas Tallis and Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings. Pre – Concert Notes at the Albany Arts Council (Carnegie Library), 6:30 pm. Tickets: $24 - $34, Students $7.
Phone: 229-317-6799 - Address: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 201 N Jackson St, Albany, GA |
3rd Annual Black Heritage Festival - 2/14/2009
Join us to celebrate the accomplishments of African American pioneers with 3 days of activities! Phone: 229-226-5029 - Location: Thomasville, GA |
Annual Southern Rivers Fine Arts Exhibition - 2/14/2009 at 5 - 11 PM
Annual juried art show in the beautifully restored Camilla Depot is held each year to promote an atmosphere of art awareness, as well as an appreciation of the arts available in our area.
Phone: 229-336-5255 - Address: 212 East Broad Street, Camilla, GA 31730 |
| March |
Annual Gnat Days Season - 3/1 - 3/31/2009 at 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Yearly tribute to the Gnat;our favorite southern pest. Features Gnat Days Musical review, garden tours, "Gnat Ball", "Daddy-Daughter Dance", concerts, Tasters Luncheon, street dance, Gospel sings, and more. Sure to provide a fabulous time. The Gnat Season Yard Sale is held the 1st Saturday in May. Phone: 229-336-5255 - Address: 121 East Broad Street, Camilla, GA 31730 |
Spring Lecture Series - 3/3, 3/10, 3/17/2009 at 7:30 pm
The annual Spring Lecture Series will be held the first four Tuesdays in March at 7:30 P.M. at the Museum of History. This series features lectures about topics of local historical interest. The lectures are free and the public is invited. Free family fun. Phone:229-226-7664
Address: Thomas County Museum of History, 725 N. Dawson Street, Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Azalea International Folk Fair - 3/5 - 3/7/2009
Global travel through colorful exhibitions and presentations, ethnic traditoinal weddings ceremonies, and the international folk dance competition. Gorgeous costumes, delicious ethnic foods, participatory arts & crafts creation, international shopping -- and much more. Exhibition rooms hosted by 40 different countries make this feel like being at a world's fair. Three-day event culminating with the Festival & Dance Competition on Saturday. Something for seasoned travelers & those wishing to explore the world; families and adventurers of all ages. A memorable treat for all the senses! Be sure to bring your camera -- it's all beautiful. Adults $6, Children 12 & under $3. Phone: 229-506-1973 - Address: Valdosta-Lowndes County Conference Center, 1 Meeting Place, Valdosta, GA 31601 |
Swamp Gravy - Georgia's Official Folk Life Play - 3/5-3/7, 3/12-3/14, 3/19-3/21, & 3/26-3/28/2009 at 7:30 pm
Each performance of Swamp Gravy is an original, crowd-pleasing blend of comedy, drama, and music featuring a cast of more than 100 volunteers who transform southern life into unforgettable theater. These volunteers—who are the backbone of all of the efforts of the arts council—break down the walls that are racial and socio-economic boundaries to bring to life the stories that have helped shape our community. Phone: 229-758-5450 - Address: Cotton Hall Theatre, 166 Main Street, Colquitt, GA 31737 |
8th Annual Mardi Gras Street Festival Albany, GA - 3/7/2009 at 12 Noon - 12 AM
Bands and musicians from around the region will be taking the stage. Come and enjoy live music, dancing, children’s activities, and food with over 35,000 visitors. Tickets $5.
Phone: 229-317-4760 - Address: 200 Block Broad Ave., Albany, GA 31701 |
2009 SNICKERS® MARATHON® Energy Bar Marathon - 3/7/2009 at 7 am - 2 pm
The 3rd Annual SNICKERS(R) MARATHON(R) Energy Bar Marathon, Half Marathon, and one mile.
4th Annual Regions Bike Race Weekend - 3/7 & 3/8/2009
Join us for the Regions Bike Race Weekend. Over 400 cyclists come from all over to compete in this event. Phone: 229-317-4760 - Address: 112 North Front St, Downtown Albany, GA 31701 (both events) |
The Albany Symphony Orchestra Presents: Celebration XII "My Soul Is A Witness: Spirit and Spiritual in the Music of American Slaves” - 3/7/2009 at 4-6 pm
The Albany Symphony Orchestra in collaboration with Mt. Zion Baptist Church presents: "Celebration XII" - “My Soul is a Witness: Spirit and Spiritual in the Music of American Slaves”. This concert features tenor Leroy E. Bynum and the Albany State University Choir under the direction of Marcia Mitchell Hood. Free event. Phone: 229-317-6799 - Address: Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1905 MLK, Jr. Dr., Albany, GA 31701 |
Kite Flying - 3/14/2009 at 10 am - 11 am
Meet at the picnic shelter to learn how to make a kite and then enjoy flying it at the park. $3 parking. Phone: 229-768-2571 - Address: George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge, 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 |
Valdosta Azalea Festival - 3/14 & 3/15/2009
Enjoy circus acts, arts and crafts, music, food, KidZone, road races and more.
Phone: 229-269-9381 - Address: Drexel Park, North Patterson St, Valdosta, GA 31603 |
Annual Vann Strawberry Harvest - 3/15 - 3/31/2009 T 8 am - 6 pm
School tours begin with Strawberry Season. The season for tomatoes and melons and other vegetables begins in May. Sweet onions are also available inour fields. The Sunflowers and
other cut flowers begin blooming in mid May and go through the season. June-July:Vegetable Season. U-Pick tomato patch. Family and group hayrides are available on Saturdays and Sundays. Phone: 229-336-5255 - Address: 121 East Broad Street, Camilla, GA 31730 |
Calico Spring Arts & Crafts Show - 3/21 & 3/22/2009 at 10 am - 5 pm
A gathering of over 200 artists will turn out their wares for excited visitors to admire and acquire. Among some of the one of a kind items will be beautiful handcrafted iron home and garden décor; whimsical bird houses, dried floral arrangements, gourmet goodies, and the ever popular children’s personalized accessories. The show promises great shopping, food and fun for the entire family. Phone: 229-985-1968 - Address: 290 G Harper BLVD, Moultrie, GA 31788 |
Fire Ant Festival - 3/27/2009
Festival offers family oriented fun for all ages. Activites include fire ant calling contest, fire ant fling, giant fire ant maze, carnival, car show, arts and crafts, fire works, drive in movie and more! Phone: 229-567-9696 - Location: Downtown, Ashburn, GA 31714 |
Arts in Black Festival - 3/27 - 3/29/2009
Exploring and honoring African and African-American heritage. A celebration of music, dance, food, and crafts. Festival favorites include dramatic storytelling performances, a creative poetry competition, and fun educational activities for the kids. Workshops and a health fair round out the event by providing special services and information to those in Tifton's black community.
Phone: 229-386-4360 - Address: Tifton, GA |
Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale - 3/27 - 4/1/2009 at 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The Thomasville Antiques Show and Sale features some of the country's most prestigious dealers who offer the opportunity to view and purchase exquisite antiques. Enjoy lectures, teas, and other interesting events during the weekend event. $12 - $15. Phone: 229-225-9354 - Location: Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds, GA Hwy 122 / Pavo Road, Thomasville, GA |
| April |
Gracious Gardens of Thomasville - 4/5/2009 at 1:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Tour Gracious Gardens of Thomasville. This walking-driving tour of gardens includes privately owned gardens chosen for their design, variety, historical interest and beauty. A map and description of each garden will permit you to proceed at your own pace. Hosts in each garden will greet visitors and point out special plants, garden features, and interesting historical facts. Refreshments will be served. Advance tickets go on sale in March 2009. Tickets $18 - $20.
Phone: 229-226-7664 - Location: Thomasville, GA |
American Legacy Quilt Show - 4/9 - 4/11/2009
The Agrirama Foundation is hosting the first ever American Legacy Quilt Show. Contests, prizes, raffle and vendors will be at the show. Come out and enjoy the unique patterns and quilts!
Phone: 229-386-7349 - Location: UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, Tifton, GA |
12th Annual Easter Egg Hunt - 4/11/2009 at 10 am - 4 pm
Bring your basket. 3000 Eggs will be hidden! Egg hunts at 11 am & 2 pm. Wagon rides, horse and buggy rides, and visit farm animals. Large picnic area & playground. Free family fun!
Phone: 229-273-1887 - Address: 5075 Hawpond Road, Ashburn, GA 31714 |
Folk Life Festival - 4/11/2009 at 9 am - 5 pm
Festival is dedicated to conserving, promoting and strengthening Georgia's unique cultural heritage and traditions. Phone: 229-391-4952 - Location: Georgia Agrirama, Tifton, GA |
7th Annual Pinewoods Bird Festival - 4/11/2009 at 9 am - 3 pm
Festival offers wonderful activities for area wildlife enthusiasts. There is something for visitors of all ages. Featuring birds, butterflies, and beauty of the southern longleaf pine forests. Adults $7, Children $3. Phone: 229-226-2344 - Address: Pebble Hill Plantation, 1251 U. S. Hwy 319 S, Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Spring Fiddlers Jamboree - 4/11/2009 at 10 am
Enjoy the fun festive music! Phone: 229-386-3406 - Location: Georgia Agrirama, Tifton, GA |
Pinewoods Bird Festival - 4/11/2009
Wonderful activities for amateur & advanced birders alike! Phone: 229-226-2344
Location: Thomasville, GA |
BBQ Festival - 4/17 & 4/18/2009
Contests and prizes will be awarded in various classes. Come out and enjoy the aroma and tastes of the South's best cooks. Phone: 229-386-0216 - Location: Tifton, GA |
National Mayhaw Festival - 4/17 & 4/18/2009 at 8 am
Mayhaw Jelly, reputed to be "the best jelly in the world," is always in abundant supply. Colquitt is famous for the mayhaw, a tart fruit from the rose family that grows in swampy areas. Boats and nets are frequently used to harvest mayhaws, which make the delicious rosy-orange jelly.
Phone: 229-758-2400 - Location: Spring Creek Recreation Park, Downtown Colquitt, GA 39837 |
May-Haw - 4/17-4/18 & 4/24 -4/25/2009 at 7:30 pm
Catch up with Preacher Pencil Johnson and hear the latest church and community updates broadcast live from WMHAW Radio inside Cotton Hall. The show will also feature live music performed by local musicians, as your favorite May-Haw singers return with new songs. You will even meet some new, hysterical characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Phone: 229-758-5450 - Address: Cotton Hall, 166 Main Street, Colquitt, GA 31737 |
Junior Fishing Rodeo - 4/18/2009 at 9 am - 12 pm
Kids 6 - 15 years old accompanied by an adult are invited to attend. Park staff and volunteers will be available to help youngsters learn to bait their own hooks, cast and catch fish that can be kept. Free hot dog lunch for all participants. Prizes and doorprizes awarded. Kids are required to attend a mandatory safety meeting at 9 a.m. $3 parking. Phone: 229-768-2571
Address:
George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge, 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 - Located 3.5 miles north of Fort Gaines off GA Hwy. 39. |
20th Annual Plantation Ball - 4/18/2009 at 7 pm - 12 am
Salute the coming of Spring and enjoy Pebble Hill Plantation. An elegant tent party on the north lawn of the Main House, this event serves as the kick-off to the Rose Festival. It features nationally-known entertainment. The evening includes a buffet dinner, an open bar, dancing, and the entertainment. Dress is black tie-optional, and club seating is offered. However, groups of 6 or more may request table reservations. Adults $85. Phone: 229-226-2344
Address: 1251 U. S. Highway 319 S., Thomasville, GA 31792 |
ABAC Jazz Concert - 4/21/2009 at 7 pm
Enjoy this wonderful music. Phone: 229-386-3416 - Address: UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, 15 RDC Road, Tifton, GA 31794 |
88th Annual Rose Show and Festival - 4/23 - 4/25/2009
Enjoy roses galore, parades, live music, fantastic food, exciting sports events, arts and crafts, and much more! Featured on Thursday is the Rose Bud Parade. On Friday, a juried flower competition, opens and exhibits all entries and winning flowers. The Rose Parade is held in the early evening with a lively street dance afterwards with notable muscial entertainers. Saturday features Art in the Park, an arts and crafts fair with lots of fun events for all ages!
Phone: 866-577-3600 - Location: Downtown Thomasville, Broad Street and Paradise Park, Thomasville, GA 31792 |
Tifton Auto Show: Going Hog Wild Car and Truck Show - 4/24 & 4/25/2009
This event is great for all ages and for all car lovers! Phone: 229-386-3416
Address: UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, 15 RDC Road, Tifton, GA 31794 |
Relay For Life - 4/24 & 4/25/2009
Everyone in a community has an opportunity to participate in the fight against cancer. Teams of people camp out at a local high school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Each team is asked to have a representative on the track at all times during the event. Relays are an overnight event, up to 24 hours in length. Phone: 229-386-8402 Location: Tifton, GA |
Tifton Truck and Tractor Pull - 4/24 & 4/25/2009 at 7 pm
Cut loose and get down and dirty at the Fall and Spring Truck & Tractor Pull. Watch two- and four-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. Adults $10, Children $5. Phone: 229-386-0216 - Location: Tifton, GA |
Annual Camilla Pro Tennis Invitational - 4/24 - 4/26/2009 at 9 am - 11 pm
The "Thrilla in Camilla" is one of the highlights of the senior pro tour each year.
Phone: 229-336-5255 - Address: 121 East Broad Street, Camilla, GA 31730 |
| May |
Anitque Tractor Show - 5/2/2209 at 10 am - 4 pm
Fun Antique Tractor Show for the family. Phone: 229-273-1887 - Address: 5075 Hawpond Rd, Ashburn, GA 31714 |
Love Affair Fine Arts Festival - 5/2 & 5/3/2009
One of South GA's oldest and most prestigious Fine Arts festivals. Phone: 229-391-4820 - Location: Tifton, GA |
Tift Regional Medical Center Senior Event - 5/14/2009 at 9 am - 1 pm
Enjoy this senior event. Phone: 229-386-3416 - Address: UGA Tifton Campus Conference Center, 15 RDC Road, Tifton, GA 31794 |
Memorial Day Celebration - 5/23 - 5/24/2009
Kick of the unofficial start of summer with nature hikes, animal programs and crafts for the kids. $3 parking. Phone: 229-768-2571 - Address: George T. Bagby State Park and Lodge, 330 Bagby Parkway, Fort Gaines, GA 39851 |
| June |
Miss Georgia Forestry Pageant - 6/12-6/13 & 6/19-6/20/2009
Gaze upon southern belles from across GA as they vie for the title of Miss Georgia Forestry Queen. This state competition awards scholarships and prizes to winners in several age categories. Georgia Forestry Queens promote and protect Georgia's forestry.
Phone: 229-386-2681 - Location: Tiftion, GA |
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