GET OUT THERE: Four things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Nov. 1-3

By Alan Mauldin

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October 31, 2024

When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Where: Albany Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 810 S. Westover Road.

The final three days of the 76th annual Exchange Club Southwest Georgia Fair come this weekend, with Saturday’s highlights including the demolition derby and kids admittedf free. Proceeds go to fund community programs and scholarships.

For more information and tickets prices, go to https://exchangeclubofalbany.org/club/.

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GET OUT THERE: Four things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Nov. 1-3From staff reportsAlanMauldin[email protected]https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/f714026fc83d6150ab9a4350b4169940?s=100&d=mm&r=g

Find out what’s happening in southwest Georgia this weeekend.

For additional events, visit the Albany Herald Community Calendar.

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When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday.Where: Albany Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 810 S. Westover Road.The final three days of the 76th annual Exchange Club Southwest Georgia Fair come this weekend, with Saturday’s highlights including the demolition derby and kids admittedf free. Proceeds go to fund community programs and scholarships.For more information and tickets prices, go to https://exchangeclubofalbany.org/club/.

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When: Friday, starts at 6 p.m.Where: Veterans Park Amphitheater, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.It’s Touch a Truck night at Fridays on the Flint, with entertainment by Dirt Road Sports. A kid’s zone will provide activities with arts and crafts.Admission: No charge.For more information, go to https://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/event/fridays-on-the-flint-touch-a-truck/.

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When: Saturday, starts at 6:30 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St.The Albany Symphony Orchestra is presenting a hauntingly beautiful night of enchanting melodies. Performers will dress up for the occasion.Admission: No charge, but donations will be accepted (suggested $15). Venue has a clear-bag policy.

When: Friday, starts at 6:45 p.m., on Saturday events begin at 10 a.m.Where: Downtown Tifton.The Tifton Council for the Arts is presenting Arts Affair, a two-day festival celebrating the vibrant arts community of the city.Friday’s events include a children’s lantern parade and concert, with the band Relapse’s set starting at 7 p.m. On Saturday the day begins with a juried art show and entertainment from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the Synovus Bank Parking lot, with a food courtyard nearby.For details and a map of events, go to: https://tiftonarts.org/arts-affair/schedule/.

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Alan Mauldin

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.

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