GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in Southwest Georgia this weekend, April 26-28

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April 25, 2024

When: Friday and Saturday.Where: Thomasville, various venues.The 103rd annual Thomasville Rose Show & Festival will include flower shows, a parade and downtown street dance.For a list of events and times, go to https://thomasvillega.com/attractions/events/thomasville-rose-show-and-festival.
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Hit the road this weekend for one of the events happening in Southwest Georgia.

For additional events, visit the Albany Herald Community Calendar.

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When: Sunday, noon-8 p.m.Where: US 19 Dragway, 1304 Williamsburg Road.The Dragway is calling out all cars, big rims, motorcycles, four-wheelers and daily drivers for the 7th annual 229 Beach Weekend Car Show and Block Party.For more inormation, go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/7th-annual-229-beach-weekend-block-party-car-bike-show-tickets-854091038287.

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When: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Tift Park, 1301 N. Monroe St., Albany.The weekly market features fresh produce, food, crafts and more.

When: Friday, noon-4 p.m.Where: Veterans Park Amphitheatre, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.To kick off the spring season, Downtown Albany is hosting a Spring Pop Up Shop, with various food trucks and craft vendors on hand.

When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.Where: Wilkes Family Farm, 907 Ellenton-Norman Park Road, Norman Park.Come out and pick fresh blueberries for a family fun day that includes activities for the kids. The spring market will feature vendors with everything from candles to wreaths. The market will also have art, ice cream, bounce house and more.For more information, go to https://www.facebook.com/wilkesfarmblueberries.

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GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in Southwest Georgia this weekend, April 26-28

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