Community Events

Hot Air Balloons light the skies over Dublin Civitan Fairgrounds each night from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM with an afternoon balloon launch, evening balloon glow, bounce houses, rides, concessions, and live musical entertainment. Admission is free.
Weather & wind permitting. Tethered rides available.

This annual two-day food and music festival is a "can't-miss" event for music lovers and foodies alike. The Wing & Rock Fest is free and features regional tribute acts and chicken wings from some of the best restaurants and food trucks in the South. Wing-slingin’ experts will be selling more than 60 flavors of wings that are grilled, fried and smoked. 

This year's entertainment line up features multiple live tribute bands, School of Rock House Band and DJ Suspence. Other activities include the vendor arts and crafts market, kids' activities and wing-eating contests.  

Voted one of the Top 10 Food Festivals in the Southeast by Festival Rooster and Parade Magazine. The festival is expecting over 20,000 in attendance this year and is the third largest chicken-wing festival in the country.

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:

Website:  www.wingandrockfest.com

Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/wingandrockfest/

Twitter & Instagram:  @WingandRockFest

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/wingandrockfest

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QidvntY_E7s

Photos: https://www.facebook.com/wingandrockfest/photos

Event Hash tag #WingandRock

ADDITIONAL INFO OR INSTRUCTIONS:

Event Contact:  wingnrockfest@gmail.com or (404) 456-4655 

Vendor Application:  https://forms.gle/WJAEQSRbMebynKZWA

Join the Animal Care Team and one of our talented animal artists, meeting either the Zoo’s “VanGoat” or “Baaahlo,” and take home a unique work of art in this unforgettable experience.

Learn about the positive reinforcement training process of becoming an animal artist. See firsthand the ways this enrichment activity fits into high standards of care for animals at the Zoo when you meet a goat or sheep and see their art creation in action. Please note that we cannot guarantee a specific animal for your program.

- Meet at the Petting Zoo area of Outback Station 15 minutes before the Wild Encounter start time. 
- Please note that availability is limited for all Wild Encounters. 
- Includes one (1) take-home canvas per registered group.

Days Available: Saturdays at 3:15 p.m.

Member Cost: $67.50 | Includes one painting per group of four people.
Non-Member Cost: $75 per group of up to four people, + individual Zoo Admission | Includes one painting per group of four people.

Age Range: All ages

Crossroads Quilt Guild presents our 30th Bi-Annual Quilt Show featuring over 100 quilts on display..

Enjoy viewing the different techniques, size and artistic designs. Along with the quilts, we will have demos, vendors, raffle baskets and a scissor sharpening vendor, so don't forget  to bring your scissors.

$8 entry fee/$1 discount coupon available at your local quilt/fabric stores.

Times:  Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 12-5 p.m.

Honoring the service of Women Veterans, Pope's Museum will be hosting an unveiling of their new memorial with a dedication of the new memorial co-sponsored by the Georgia Council for the Arts and Southwest Georgia public and private organizations.

This event is open to the public. March 22, 10 a.m.-Noon.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will feature the Art Cloth Network’s traveling exhibit “Unfolding.” This exhibit encourages artists to think about “what is revealed when a story is told…do terms such as evolving, growing, revealing come to mind?”

Artists interpreted the theme in a wide variety of ways, drawing inspiration from life, nature, world issues and more. These three dimensional textile works will use a variety of interpretations to reveal a story, similar to unwrapping a gift.

The exhibit features 26 works by 23 artists allowing for various interpretations to inspire guests.

SQTM will also feature star pattern quilts of various forms, highlighting some incredible pieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Check museum website for hours of operation.

Visit Douglas-Coffee County Georgia is so excited to announce the 3rd Annual Wings & Things Festival and Fly-in at the Douglas Municipal Airport on March 22! Last year was a huge success and we can't wait to do it again - bigger and better!

We'll be there Saturday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with warbirds, antique military vehicles, food trucks, vendors, kids area, entertainment, car show, hot wing cook-off and so much more. Grab the family and fly or drive in to the airport for a day of fun and history!

Register Here:
Arts & Crafts/Local Businesses: https://forms.gle/RUZLCjorAaFuZwfx7
Food/Beverage/Activity: https://forms.gle/nhkM58oTbPF7r3PH6
Non-Profit/Informational: https://forms.gle/zKUAzScaWVXJ7Jvv7
Exhibits: https://forms.gle/YSShWzoH3aHVSM3EA

This year's show welcomes celebrated antiques dealers from across the nation offering exquisite curated antiques, art, jewelry, silver, rugs, and home décor.

Their enhanced lecture series will feature sessions by acclaimed interior designers, floral designers, architects and landscape architects.

Preview Party and Early Buying: Thursday March 20, 6-9 p.m. Tickets: $50

Lectures: Friday & Saturday, March 21-22, 9 a.m.

Show & Sale: Friday & Saturday, March 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

Visit the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art from Jan. 25-June 28 for their Special Exhibition From Tears to the Sea and Other Works, featuring Alexandra Huynh.

More details to follow.  Please call or visit their website for the most up-to-date information on this and other events hosted by the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art.

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Join Georgia Tech Track and Field for the Yellow Jacket Invitational on Friday, March 21, through Saturday, March 22.

Admission is free! 

Atlantic Station Creator’s Market returns with unstoppable creativity. Shop locally and celebrate Atlanta’s artisans every Saturday (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.) and Sunday (12 p.m. to 7 p.m.) in March with festive art, jewelry, couture and more, all while supporting the makers of the South.

Elevate the weekend with brunch at Tesserae.

Every Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a delicious brunch menu paired with stunning skyline views and live music. Guests will sip on craft cocktails, indulge in chef-driven dishes and soak in the vibrant atmosphere. Whether gathering with friends or savoring a laid-back morning, Tesserae’s brunch experience is the ultimate way to unwind in style.

To view the full brunch menu and to make reservations, visit here.

Evans Market is a weekly Saturday market made up of local artisans, farmers, producers, and vendors. The Market will be held in the Market (1005 Market St.) in Evans on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the spring and fall.   

The Spring Evans Market kicks off on Saturday, March 15, and will continue through June 28. (There will be no Evans Market on Saturday, April 12 or Saturday, April 19.) 

Skiptown is ending “Discover Skiptown,” its official grand opening week, with a massive celebration that will last all weekend long!

Stop by for plenty of fun for both pups and their people, including caricature artist portraits from 12-3 p.m., live music from 6-8 p.m., $5 frozen alcoholic drinks all day, a mini "pup-up" shop with treats and goods from vendors like Fi Collar and The Farmer’s Dog, a digital photo booth, raffles and giveaways, and more! Plus, entry is free!

Skiptown is Atlanta’s latest upscale off-leash dog park, social club, and pet care concept, complete with a grooming salon, daycare and boarding services, and an indoor bar inside the social club - it’s a place that caters to both pups and their people.

 Stay tuned on all things Skiptown by following them on Instagram (@skiptown.atl) and Facebook (@skiptownatl).

Go ahead and mark your calendars #recteqfamily, recteq Fest is coming back in 2025!

We are excited to welcome all of our family to our HQ in Evans to celebrate recteq Fest on Saturday, March 22.

This will be a BBQ, food, fun and family celebration that you don’t want to miss. Of course, we can’t reveal everything we have planned. Make sure to click the link below so you can be the first to know what we have a up our sleeves. We will see you at #recteqfest2025!

Recteq Fest Announcement

We are thrilled to announce Corey Smith as our headliner this year at recteq FEST! Stay tuned as we announce the rest of our music lineup and more this week around recteq Fest. You aren’t going to want to miss it!

Join us on this remote paddle to visit the friendly donkeys of Stallings Island! You are likely to see otters, deer, snakes and a variety of birds.

Visit https://www.colewatkinstours.com/ for reservations.

Crossroads Quilt Guild presents our 30th Bi-Annual Quilt Show featuring over 100 quilts on display..

Enjoy viewing the different techniques, size and artistic designs. Along with the quilts, we will have demos, vendors, raffle baskets and a scissor sharpening vendor, so don't forget  to bring your scissors.

$8 entry fee/$1 discount coupon available at your local quilt/fabric stores.

Times:  Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 12-5 p.m.

The Southeastern Quilt and Textile Museum will feature the Art Cloth Network’s traveling exhibit “Unfolding.” This exhibit encourages artists to think about “what is revealed when a story is told…do terms such as evolving, growing, revealing come to mind?”

Artists interpreted the theme in a wide variety of ways, drawing inspiration from life, nature, world issues and more. These three dimensional textile works will use a variety of interpretations to reveal a story, similar to unwrapping a gift.

The exhibit features 26 works by 23 artists allowing for various interpretations to inspire guests.

SQTM will also feature star pattern quilts of various forms, highlighting some incredible pieces from the museum's permanent collection.

Check museum website for hours of operation.

Join Georgia Tech Women’s Tennis on The Flats for an exciting 2025 season.

They take on Boston College on March 23 at 11:30 a.m.!

Visit the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art from Jan. 25-June 28 for their Special Exhibition From Tears to the Sea and Other Works, featuring Alexandra Huynh.

More details to follow.  Please call or visit their website for the most up-to-date information on this and other events hosted by the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art.

The Steffen Thomas Museum of Art is open Tuesday-Saturday, from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.