ChalkFest returns for the fifth year this weekend, and the three days also feature AMA Arenacross racing and a circus. With the dog days of summer turned into the more pleasant fall temperatures, it’s a great weekend to get out of for some fun.
When: Friday, Saturday and SundayWhere: Albany Exchange Club Fairgrounds, 810 S. Westover Blvd.The Royal Hanneford Circus brings the under-the-big-top experience to Albany for several nights of shows. Come along and enjoy an incredible circus performance for the whole family!Show times:Friday, 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1 p..m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Sunday, 4 p.m.For ticket information, visit: https://royalhannefordcircus.org/.
When: Saturday, 6 p.m.-7 p.m.Where: The Albany Mall.Join the Jolly Old Elf himself as he visits the mall before the rush of the holiday season.
When: Friday, starts at 7:30 p.m. and events continue on Saturday and Sunday.Where: Albany Civic Center.The AMA Arenacross Championship, presented by Kicker, is coming to Albany..It will be the first stop of the AMA Arenacross championship 14-round 2023 season.In addition to Friday Night the AMA Amateur Arenacross championship will be held all day on Saturday and Sunday.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/ama-arenacross-championship.
When: Saturday, starts at 9 a.m.Where: Veterans Park Amphitheate, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.Michelob Ultra and the Coca-Cola Bottling Company are proud to present the third annual Flint River Entertainment Complex 5K Race Series.Registration: $30.There will be a mile fun run open to all ages at a cost of $10..For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events.
Special Photo: Albany Museum of Art/Jim Hendricks
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.Where: Veteran’s Park Amphitheater.The Albany Museum of Art ChalkFest returns for the fifth year, with professional and amateur chalk artists,, live music and entertainment, activities for kids and tastings of craft beers and adult beverages for adults. Vendors and food trucks also will be on hand.Cost: No charge.For more information, visit: https://www.amachalkfest.com/.
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.
