When: Friday, show starts at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center.The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million units worldwide and are synonymous with “America, apple pie, baseball, and country music.” In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field, the group has garnered five GRAMMY® Awards, nine GMA DOVE Awards, and two American Music Awards.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/the-oak-ridge-boys.
As spring heats up in southwest Georgia, there’s a lot to do. Whether it’s calling ants at Ashburn’s Fire Ant Festival, tasting gourmet food truck fare in Columbus or a night of Christian Comedy in Albany, the weekend is packed full of events.
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When: Friday, starts at 6:30 p.m. Saturday’s activities start at 7:30 a.m. with a 5k and fun run.Where: Heritage Park, 238 E. College Ave.Known for its wacky and off the wall activities, the festival offers family oriented fun for all ages. Activities include the fire ant calling contest, the giant fire ant maze, carnival, arts and crafts, fireworks, bands, BBQ cook off, and much more.Schedule of events:Friday: Andy Johnson performs at 7 p.m., fireworks start at 9 p.m.Saturday: Pet Parade at 10 a.m., poker run at 11 a.m. and Dolly Parton impersonator performs at 12:30 p.m. The fire ant calling contest begins at 1:45 to kick of the afternon events and Ten Mile Bay takes the stage at 6 p.m.For more information, visit:http://www.fireantfestival.com/.
When: Sunday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium.Actor, comedian, and NAACP Image Award winner David Mann and special guest comedian, Small Fire, will bring Christian Comedy Night to the Albany Municipal Auditorium. Gospel recording artist, Cornelius Drake, will also perform gospel music.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/david-mann.
When: Saturday, starts at 8 a.m.Where: Chehaw Park, 105 Chehaw Park Road.The event is free for kids 15 and under. At noon the pond will be open to the public with a five-fish limit. Participants must bring fishing gear, but staff and volunteers will be on hand to assist.For more information, visit: https://www.chehaw.org/.
When: Saturday, starts at 11 a.m.Where: Woodruff Park, 1000 Bay Ave., Columbus.Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge will transform into a food truck mecca for the eighth annual festival hosted by Uptown Columbus.Uptown Columbus will host the eighth annual Food Truck Festival in Columbus, Georgia. Join us Saturday, March 26th from 11am-6pm as Woodruff Park and Dillingham Bridge transform into a Food Truck Mecca with more than 30 gourmet food trucks.Admission: $5 cash at the gate, kids 10 and under free.For more information, visit: https://www.eventeny.com/events/uptown-columbus-food-truck-rally-2358/.
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When: Saturday, starts at 9 a.m.Where: Albany Civic Center.Visitors can check out the latest in gardening, home and outdoor improvement, and outdoor sports equipment, learn about gardening small, the latest buzz on bees and growing specialized herbs and flowers. Food trucks will be on hand, and attendees also can pick up a handy 5-gallon Home Depot bucket and register to win a grill, a Sandals vacation package and other giveaways.Admission: $4, vouchers for free entry are available at Home Depot, Boaters World, Powersports Plus, Flint Ag & Turf and The Albany Herald; children under 12 enter free.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/southwest-georgia-home-garden-outdoor-expo.
Alan has been a reporter for 30 years, including at The Moultrie Observer, Thomasville Times-Enterprise and The Albany Herald. His favorite book is “Catch-22,” and he has an Australian shepherd/American bulldog mix named Maxwell.
