Community Events
The following Calendar of Events listings have been provided by event venues, individual organizers and readers of Georgia Magazine.
Event details and costs are subject to change; please check the individual event websites for any cancellations and postponements.
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Event List
- Magnolia MidlandsOutdoors
Located on Madison Street in Downtown Dublin GA, the Market on Madison is a premier open-air venue buzzing with activity. A community-driven experience, vendors and visitors come together to celebrate the richness of local flavors each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through mid October. Patrons can also find a variety of handmade crafts and original art, and find fun activities for the Little Sprouts throughout the season! Over the last several years, Dublin’s Farmers Market has experienced much growth, noting more than 30 vendors each week and 350 patrons during peak produce season.
- Magnolia MidlandsLeisure & Recreation
This year, Georgia offers two Free Fishing Days in honor of National Fishing and Boating week, Saturday, June 1st and Saturday, June 8th startinag at 7 AM. In addition, Georgia offers a Free Fishing Day in honor of National Hunting and Fishing Day on Saturday, September 28th. Georgia residents do not need a fishing license for fishing on free fishing days on public waters. Residents can fish on any public waters in the state including lakes, streams, ponds, and Public Fishing Areas (PFA). Residents do not need to obtain a Wildlife Management Area (WMA) license to fish on PFA’s or WMA’s. Drop your line at Hugh M Gillis PFA, River Bend WMA, or Beaverdam WMA. Take this opportunity to introduce someone to the fun of fishing!
- -Northwest GeorgiaCharity Event, Community, Craft Fair, Food & Drink, Home & Garden, Kids & Family, Leisure & Recreation, Outdoors
40th Annual Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival, Sept. 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sept. 29 ,10 a.m.-5 p.m., Etowah River Park, Canton. Arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, children’s area and concessions.
- Classic SouthCraft Fair
Over 120 vendors will fill our field with antiques, homemade goods and good ole junk! Event is from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Live music will begin at 10:30 a.m. Bring a chair, get some lunch from a food truck and enjoy the show! Follow us on Facebook at The Buttermilk Barn Sale for more details.
- Georgia's CoastKids & Family
First Friday in Historic Downtown Brunswick is a fun family event that happens the first Friday of each month. We close the streets from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. so you can come down and enjoy live music, special discounts from downtown merchants, a car show and so much more! Come shop, dine and explore our downtown!
- Magnolia MidlandsConcert
Downtown Dublin jazzes up the Market on Madison each First Friday in Early Spring to Fall beginning at 7 PM with free admission, so bring the whole family!
- April 5th, 2024 – Chris Rich Band
- May 3rd, 2024 – The Shade Trees
- June 7th, 2024 – Eight Track Flashback
- August 2nd, 2024 – The Soul Shine Band
- September 6th, 2024 – A1A Jimmy Buffett Tribute Band*
- October 4th, 2024 – Dueling DJ’s with Brandon Chain
*September’s First Friday will be held at Theatre Dublin and is a PAID event. VIP Tickets are $25 and include a souvenier lei and beverage. General admission is $15.
- -Atlanta Metro, Classic South, Georgia's Coast, Historic Heartland, Magnolia Midlands, Neighboring State Event, Northeast Georgia Mountains, Northwest Georgia, Presidential Pathways, Scenic Southwest GeorgiaHome & Garden
The Henry County Master Gardeners will have the privilege of hosting the GMGA annual conference Oct. 4-5 at the UGA Griffin Campus.
Planning is underway for an exciting and informative program around our theme of “thinking globally, growing locally.” The conference will also commemorate 45 years of master gardening in Georgia.
Friday, Oct. 4, will include tours and an evening reception, and Saturday, Oct. 5, will feature the main speakers and various breakout sessions.
Further information including early bird registration dates will be available on the GMGA website https://georgiamastergardeners.org/annual-conference-2024 .
- Magnolia MidlandsOutdoors
Located on Madison Street in Downtown Dublin GA, the Market on Madison is a premier open-air venue buzzing with activity. A community-driven experience, vendors and visitors come together to celebrate the richness of local flavors each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through mid October. Patrons can also find a variety of handmade crafts and original art, and find fun activities for the Little Sprouts throughout the season! Over the last several years, Dublin’s Farmers Market has experienced much growth, noting more than 30 vendors each week and 350 patrons during peak produce season.
- Magnolia MidlandsKids & Family
Airplanes, big machines and fun things! Experience a jam-packed day at Wheels & Wings and Other Fun Things on Saturday, October 5th from 9 AM to 3 PM at the W. H. ‘Bud’ Barron Regional Airport in Dublin GA.
Admission is by donation. A $5 love offering is suggested, but not expected. Wheels and Wings and Other Fun Things is a benefit event for Kids Cup to raise funds, friends and awareness to all of Middle Georgia. Parking is free.
Kids Cup is a resource for foster and kinship families and other children in need. It provides newborns to teens with free clothing, shoes, baby gear, books, toys and school supplies in a cheerful, welcoming space for vulnerable children and families to shop (at no charge) while making new connections. Kid’s Cup is affiliated with Faith in Families Inc. and Widow’s Oil Ministry Inc.
- Magnolia MidlandsFood & Drink
Fire up your appetite with a pig pickin’ oyster roast at Southern Pines Ag & Expo Center in Dublin on Saturday, October 5th. Gates open at 4 PM for the 7th Annual Oyster Pig Roast, and food is served starting at 6 PM. Fill up and dance to live music while the kids bounce away. All proceeds go to children fighting cancer.
- -Atlanta Metro, Classic South, Georgia's Coast, Historic Heartland, Magnolia Midlands, Neighboring State Event, Northeast Georgia Mountains, Northwest Georgia, Presidential Pathways, Scenic Southwest GeorgiaHome & Garden
The Henry County Master Gardeners will have the privilege of hosting the GMGA annual conference Oct. 4-5 at the UGA Griffin Campus.
Planning is underway for an exciting and informative program around our theme of “thinking globally, growing locally.” The conference will also commemorate 45 years of master gardening in Georgia.
Friday, Oct. 4, will include tours and an evening reception, and Saturday, Oct. 5, will feature the main speakers and various breakout sessions.
Further information including early bird registration dates will be available on the GMGA website https://georgiamastergardeners.org/annual-conference-2024 .
- Magnolia MidlandsOutdoors
Located on Madison Street in Downtown Dublin GA, the Market on Madison is a premier open-air venue buzzing with activity. A community-driven experience, vendors and visitors come together to celebrate the richness of local flavors each Saturday morning 7:30 AM until 12:30 PM from April through mid October. Patrons can also find a variety of handmade crafts and original art, and find fun activities for the Little Sprouts throughout the season! Over the last several years, Dublin’s Farmers Market has experienced much growth, noting more than 30 vendors each week and 350 patrons during peak produce season.
- Historic HeartlandCharity Event, Community, Sporting Event
The Anchor of Hope Golf Tournament will be hosted at River Forest in Forsyth on Columbus Day, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024, at noon. The proceeds from the tournament serve families facing developmental disability by funding a monthly Parents’ Night Out respite program, a Supplemental Scholarship financial aid program, a monthly Parent Support Group, and allow the development of new programs to meet our community’s specific needs.
- -Classic South, Georgia's Coast, Historic Heartland, Magnolia MidlandsCharity Event, Outdoors, Sporting Event
2024 marks the 25th year of the Athens to Savannah Ride. Choose from 4-day gravel, 3-day road or single-day options. The Athens to Savannah Ride is a fundraiser for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail.
Gravel cyclists roll out of Athens on Thursday, Oct. 17, for the 4-day ride to Savannah. Each day takes riders to a new destination on courses through rural Georgia. Gravel riders can expect amazing terrain--from the red clay of the hilly Piedmont region to the sandy soils of the Coastal Plain.
Road cyclists can opt for the 3-day option, departing Athens on Friday, Oct. 18, and finishing in Savannah on Oct. 20.
Learn more about courses, lodging, registration, and single day options on AthensToSavannah.com
- -Classic South, Georgia's Coast, Historic Heartland, Magnolia MidlandsCharity Event, Outdoors, Sporting Event
2024 marks the 25th year of the Athens to Savannah Ride. Choose from 4-day gravel, 3-day road or single-day options. The Athens to Savannah Ride is a fundraiser for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail.
Gravel cyclists roll out of Athens on Thursday, Oct. 17, for the 4-day ride to Savannah. Each day takes riders to a new destination on courses through rural Georgia. Gravel riders can expect amazing terrain--from the red clay of the hilly Piedmont region to the sandy soils of the Coastal Plain.
Road cyclists can opt for the 3-day option, departing Athens on Friday, Oct. 18, and finishing in Savannah on Oct. 20.
Learn more about courses, lodging, registration, and single day options on AthensToSavannah.com
- Magnolia MidlandsFood & Drink
Fire up your grills and crockpots for the first annual Chili Bowl Cookoff on Oct. 19. Located at Founders Park in front of Morris Bank in Downtown Dublin from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Scared you might miss your favorite favorite football team? Historic Theatre Dublin will have the game playing on Georgia's largest retractable movie screen. There will be plenty for the kids to do while you cheer on your favorite chili and football teams.
- -Classic South, Georgia's Coast, Historic Heartland, Magnolia MidlandsCharity Event, Outdoors, Sporting Event
2024 marks the 25th year of the Athens to Savannah Ride. Choose from 4-day gravel, 3-day road or single-day options. The Athens to Savannah Ride is a fundraiser for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail.
Gravel cyclists roll out of Athens on Thursday, Oct. 17, for the 4-day ride to Savannah. Each day takes riders to a new destination on courses through rural Georgia. Gravel riders can expect amazing terrain--from the red clay of the hilly Piedmont region to the sandy soils of the Coastal Plain.
Road cyclists can opt for the 3-day option, departing Athens on Friday, Oct. 18, and finishing in Savannah on Oct. 20.
Learn more about courses, lodging, registration, and single day options on AthensToSavannah.com
- -Classic South, Georgia's Coast, Historic Heartland, Magnolia MidlandsCharity Event, Outdoors, Sporting Event
2024 marks the 25th year of the Athens to Savannah Ride. Choose from 4-day gravel, 3-day road or single-day options. The Athens to Savannah Ride is a fundraiser for the Georgia Hi-Lo Trail.
Gravel cyclists roll out of Athens on Thursday, Oct. 17, for the 4-day ride to Savannah. Each day takes riders to a new destination on courses through rural Georgia. Gravel riders can expect amazing terrain--from the red clay of the hilly Piedmont region to the sandy soils of the Coastal Plain.
Road cyclists can opt for the 3-day option, departing Athens on Friday, Oct. 18, and finishing in Savannah on Oct. 20.
Learn more about courses, lodging, registration, and single day options on AthensToSavannah.com
- Georgia's CoastKids & Family
First Friday in Historic Downtown Brunswick is a fun family event that happens the first Friday of each month. We close the streets from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. so you can come down and enjoy live music, special discounts from downtown merchants, a car show and so much more! Come shop, dine and explore our downtown!
- Historic HeartlandCraft Fair
Join Eatonton Main Street on the courthouse lawn for a fun day of shopping! More than 100 arts and crafts vendors will be selling their best items for Christmas, so you don't want to miss this event!