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
- Historic HeartlandConcert
Join Eatonton Main Street at the Eatonton City Center Stage for the Downtown GetDown Concert Series!
This free concert will include a live performance from Cash's Juke Joint (eclectic pop/rock). Bring your lawn chairs, coolers and dancing shoes for a night of fun!
Vendors open at 6 p.m., and the music begins at 7 p.m.
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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!
- 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 MidlandsTheater
Theatre Dublin’s production of the famed "The Nutcracker" has it all — a legendary Christmas tradition with a cast of more than 75, glorious sets and sparkly costumes, magical special effects, beautiful music and exceptional dancing by professional and amateur dancers. Mark your calendars for this Christmas-time staple with three showings! Saturday, Dec. 14th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
- Historic HeartlandCommunity, Kids & Family
Come to Downtown Eatonton for the annual Christmas Parade! You don't want to miss this annual tradition.
This year's parade will take place in the evening. We will also have food trucks and vendors on the courthouse lawn before and after the parade.
Here are some FAQs. Be sure to share with your friends!
Q: What time does the parade begin?
A: The parade steps off at 6 p.m.Q: Will Santa be in the parade?
A: Yes, Santa will be in the parade.Q: What happens if it rains?
A: The parade will take place rain or shine! The only weather that will keep the parade from taking place is lightning.Q: Is the parade "pet friendly?"
A: Yes, the events are "pet friendly."Q: Can we take pictures with Santa after the Parade?
A: Yes, Santa will be available for photos from 6:30 p.m. until 9 p.m. on the lawn of the Putnam County Courthouse.Q: How much are photos with Santa?
A: Photos with Santa are free! Just bring your own camera. - Magnolia MidlandsTheater
Theatre Dublin’s production of the famed "The Nutcracker" has it all — a legendary Christmas tradition with a cast of more than 75, glorious sets and sparkly costumes, magical special effects, beautiful music and exceptional dancing by professional and amateur dancers. Mark your calendars for this Christmas-time staple with three showings! Saturday, Dec. 14th at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m.
- 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!