It’s homecoming weekend for the Albany State Golden Rams, so that means a parade and big parade, but there are other things to do. Sylvester is hosting the annual Georgia Peanut festival, and in Sasser the weekly fall festival events at Mark’s Melon Patch offers the opportunity to wind through the corn maze, go on a hayride and more.
When: Friday, starts at 8 p.m.Where: Albany Municipal Auditorium, 200 N. Jackson St.Mack Tyme Entertainment presents “Fly and Funny,” a celebrity comedy concert starring the hilarious “Special K” from the Rickey Smiley morning show, along with Iiternet sensation/comedian E-Realist . Also on this show are the OG’s of Comedy and Funnymen, comedian Ice Cream and comedian Arnesto.Tickets: $30 to $45.For more information, visit: http://www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com/events/fly-and-funny-celebrity-comedy-concert.
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When: Saturday, starts at 9 a.m.Where: Parade route is along Pine Avenue downtown.The annual homecoming parade will bring pageantry, pride and more to Albany’s downtown.
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When: 2 p.m.Where: ASU Coliseum, East Campus.What’s homecoming without a football game? The Golden Rams take on the Tigers of Benedict University.Tickets: All general admission tickets are $25 for ages 5 and older, with those 4 and younger admitted free.For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: https://asugoldenrams.com/sports/2022/8/15/tickets.
When: 7 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.Where: T.C. Jeffords Park, Sylvester.The Georgia Peanut Festival is a celebration of the legume grown in the region as well as the people and farmers. The annual event draws thousands of people to Worth County, and peanut treats will be on the menu.For more information, visit: https://www.exploregeorgia.org/sylvester/events/fairs-festivals/georgia-peanut-festival.
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When: Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: Mark’s Melon Patch, 8580 Albany Hwy., Sasser.Take pictures with the Easter Bunny (1 p.m-3 p.m.) and enjoy a cartoon movie (starts at 11 a.m.) for free.Additional activities include rock painting, animal petting, duck races, playground and jump pad, doggy jumper and trike track.Cost for additional activities: $12.For more information, go to https://allevents.in/sasser/easter-bunny-and-activities-at-marks-melon-patch/200026265332007.
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.
