GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Oct. 27-29

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October 26, 2023

When: Fair opens at 4 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. on Saturday and 1 p.m. on Sunday.Where: Exchange Albany Club Fairgrounds, 810 S. Westover Blvd.The 2023 Exchange Club fair has rides and activities for the entire family.Admission: $8 for adults, kids under 42 inches $6, free for children under 2 in strollers and military veterans and active military service members. Children will be admitted free from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday.
Special Photo: Exchange Club of Albany

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Alan Mauldin
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The Southwest Georgia Regional Fair is closing out its six-day run this weekend, with rides, exhibits and activities galore. The Albany Humane Society is also throwing a bash for people and their pets and some Halloween-themed events also are on tap for this weekend.

Special Photo: Exchange Club of AlbanyFile Photo

When: Saturday, starts at noon.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewing, 120 Pine Ave.Get ready for a legendary Rocktoberfest in downtown Albany at Pretoria Fields Brewery presented by Pretoriafieldsradio.com. Follow Bands for any VIP meet and greets or photo ops. Performers will include: Scotty Austin, Seven Year Witch, The Other LA, Paralandra, Silversel, ManHämmer, ninety5 and Lizz Faith Music.Admission: $15 at the door or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rocktoberfest-3-tickets-999853006257.

When: Friday, starts at 5 pm.Where: RiverFront Park, 112 N. Front St.The Albany Recreation and Parks Department is hosting a night of music, games and a screening of “Wakanda Forever.”Admission: No cost.

Special Photo: Chehaw

When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Chehaw Park & Zoo, 105 Chehaw Park Road.Join the critters at Chehaw for a “not-so-spooky,” Halloween-themed day of fun. Wear a costume for a chance to win prizes. Lots of Halloween-themed games and activities and a special Halloween animal enrichment, fun prizes and candy. Evens is included with zoo admission.Admission: $15 for adults, $10 for children, also includes a Park and Zoo pass. Free for Chehaw, Flint RiverQuarium or Thronateestka Heritage Center members.

When: Friday, starts at 10 p.m.Where: The Harvest Moon, 2347 Dawson Road.It’s a Halloween yardy with Electric Junkyard.

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Alan Mauldin

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GET OUT THERE: 5 things to do in southwest Georgia this weekend, Oct. 27-29

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