GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, April 7-9

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April 7, 2023

When: 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Friday, Saturday, 1 p.m.-10 p.m. on Sunday.Where: Albany Civic Center.The Metro Fair and Expo is coming to town with a family experience featuring ten days of carnival rides, games, food, live entertainment and more.Admission: $10, children 3 and younger free.For more information, visit: https://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/albany-metro-fair-and-expo-april-7th.

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Alan Mauldin
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It’s been a week, but with the weekend comes the opportunity to explore some of what’s going on in the Albany area this weekend, whether it’s hot glass and cold beer in Americus or live music and fun at several Albany venues.

When: 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday.Where: Corner of Washington Street and Pine Avenue.Downtown Albany is hosting a lunch edition food frenzy with lots of cuisine to choose from.

Wnen: Friday, starts at 8 p.m.Where: The Mellow Mushroom,The live band features live classic rock.

When : Saturday, 2 p.m.-6 p.m.Where: 315 W. Lamar St., Americus.The fourth Hot Glass Craft Beer Festival combines a rich history of artisan glass blowing with Georgia’s innovative craft brewing culture.For more information, visit: https://beerfests.com/events/americus-hot-glass-craft-beer-festival.

When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewing, 120 Pine Ave.The Easter Market features live music, local vendors, food trucks, Easter egg hunt and other activities for kids,

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GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, April 7-9

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