Georgia Magazine - April 2018 - 12

to test skills on the park's minigolf course. bit.ly/rbspadel.
(229) 896-3551.

DAPHNE WALKER

Paddle Under the Stars,
April 14, Stephen C. Foster State
Park, Fargo. Watch meteors,
planets and the stars in one
of the darkest places in the
Southeast. bit.ly/scfspark.
(912) 637-5274.

"Tales From the Altamaha," April 19-21, 24-28, Blue Marquee
Theater, Lyons. Award-winning folk-life play based on the
writings of Col. T. Ross Sharpe, who established Georgia's first
electric cooperative (Altamaha EMC) during the 1950s and
1960s. talesfromthealtamaha.com. (912) 526-6445.

Historic Pews & Pulpits Ramble,
April 14, various locations in Greene,
Hancock, Taliaferro and Warren counties.
Tour of historic churches. bit.ly/hstchur.
(706) 465-9604.
Boots, Brews & BBQ, April 20, 27,
Columbia County Amphitheatre, Evans.
Country music, beer tastings and local
barbecue. bit.ly/evtwncpk. (706) 650-5005.
Mitchell Springfest, April 20-22,
downtown, Mitchell. Arts and crafts, kids'
activities, food, community church service
on Sunday. mitchellgeorgia.com.
(706) 598-2004.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival,
April 20-22, Sacred Heart Cultural Center,
Augusta. Garden show with speakers,
vendors and private garden tours. bit.ly/
scrdhrt. (706) 826-4700.
20th Annual Southland Jubilee,
April 21, downtown, Greensboro. Arts
and crafts, music, car show. bit.ly/sojub.
The Wall That Heals, April 26-29, Curry
Colvin Recreation Complex, Lincolnton.
Exhibit of a three-quarter-scale replica of
the National Vietnam Veterans Memorial in
Washington, D.C., along with a mobile education center, to honor the 3 million Americans who served in the Vietnam War and
more than 58,000 who lost their lives. bit.ly/
fbwallheal. (706) 401-1476.
20th Annual Greene County Professional Rodeo, April 27-28, Greene County
Arena, Greensboro. Bull riding, steer wrestling, girls' barrel racing, kids' stick horse
race. (706) 338-9000.
Sharon Shenanigans, April 28, Sharon/
Raytown Community House, Sharon.
66-mile bike ride, arts, crafts, antiques,
music. bit.ly/shrshng. (706) 816-3844.

PLANTATION TRACE
Mini-golf Tournament, April 6, Reed
Bingham State Park, Adel. All ages welcome
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Spring Fling & Backyard
BBQ Festival, April 20-21,
downtown, Moultrie. Crafts,
barbecue competition, music,
kids' activities; free concert
featuring The Swingin' Medallions on Friday night. bit.ly/
fbsfdtm. (229) 890-5455.

35th Annual National
Mayhaw Festival, April 21,
Spring Creek Park, Colquitt.
Arts and crafts, parade, bike
ride, 5K and fun run. colquitt-georgia.com.
(229) 758-2400.
Lyrids Meteor Shower Paddle, April 21,
Seminole State Park, Donalsonville. Paddle
2.5 miles to a low-light spot to see this
annual meteor shower. bit.ly/gspsmsp.
(229) 861-3137.
97th Annual Rose Show and Festival,
April 26-28, downtown, Thomasville. Flower shows, parades, concerts, arts and crafts.
thomasvillega.com. (229) 227-7020.

MAGNOLIA MIDLANDS

"A Gentleman's Guide to Love &
Murder," April 23, Turner Center for the
Arts, Statesboro. Touring production of
the 2014 Tony Award-winning musical.
turnercenter.org. (229) 247-2787.
41st Annual Vidalia Onion Festival,
April 26-29, downtown, Vidalia. Celebrate
the harvest with music, a parade, crafts,
street dance, concert by Phil Vassar.
vidaliaonionfestival.com. (912) 538-8687.

GEORGIA'S COAST
Shell-e-brate, April 5-6, Georgia Sea
Turtle Center, Jekyll Island. Environmental
celebration highlights local and regional
projects. jekyllisland.com. (912) 635-3636.
15th Annual Swampfest, April 6-7,
downtown, Waycross. Crafts, music,
contests, kids' activities. swampfest.us.
(912) 287-2969.
50th Blessing of the Fleet, April 13-15,
Waterfront Park, Darien. Marine parade,
juried art show, crafts, music, classic car
show, fireworks. bit.ly/blesotf. (912)
437-6684.
25th Annual Art in the Park, April 1415, Postell Park, St. Simons. More than 60
artisans and craftspeople offer sculpture,
jewelry, photography, glass. glynnvisual
arts.org. (912) 638-8770.
Classic Nashville Road Show, April 15,
Historic Ritz Theatre, Brunswick. Country
classics featuring Jason Petty and Katie
Deal. goldenislesarts.org. (912) 262-6934.

Hawkinsville Harness Festival, April 7,
Hawkinsville Harness Training Facility and
Arena, Hawkinsville. Harness horse races,
arts and crafts, food, concert, fireworks.
bit.ly/hawkpul. (478) 783-1717.

Daughters of Bluegrass Festival,
April 18-22, Mossy Oak Music Park, Guyton. Bluegrass and gospel music by top
groups. bit.ly/bluegfest. (912) 772-5142.

31st Annual Spring into Art, April 9June 6, Turner Center for the Arts, Statesboro. Exhibit by artists age 18 and older;
works are judged and offered for sale.
turnercenter.org. (229) 247-2787.

Savannah Earth Day Festival, April 21,
Forsyth Park, Savannah. Kids' activities,
fitness games, interactive exhibits and
demonstrations. bit.ly/savedfst.
(912) 662-5162.

ArtsFest, April 14, Sweetheart Circle,
Georgia Southern University, Statesboro.
Concerts, artist market, kids' activities.
bullochrec.com/artsfest. (912) 489-9087.

Skidaway Reptile & Amphibian Festival, April 21, Skidaway Island State Park,
Savannah. See and touch reptiles and amphibians. bit.ly/gspskdis. (912) 598-2300.

Tree Trek Fun Run & 5K, April 14,
downtown, Baxley. Run through downtown, then attend the Boy Scout Troop
472 Pancake Breakfast. bit.ly/baxttfr.
(912) 367-7731.

"Vanya and Sonia and Masha and
Spike," April 21-22, 28-29, May 5-6, Brunswick Actors' Theatre, Brunswick. The story
of middle-aged siblings and their moviestar sister. soglogallery.com. (912) 280-0023.

Oratorical Speech Contest: A
Celebration of MLK, April 15, First
African Baptist Church, Dublin. Celebrate
the anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.'s
first public speech. bit.ly/mlkorsp.
(478) 272-4002.

14th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot, April 28,
Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion, Tybee
Island. 5K beach run at low tide to benefit
the Tybee Island Marine Science Center,
plus turtle release, music. bit.ly/tybmars.
(912) 786-5917.

Sidewalk Prophets Something
Different Tour, April 21, Theater Dublin,
Dublin. Celebration of music, worship, storytelling and praise with Sidewalk Prophets
and special guest Bonray. bit.ly/dubspsd.
(478) 277-5074.
More online at www.georgiamagazine.org

Events for the July 2018 issue
are due by April 15.
Email calendar@georgiaemc.com.
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