When: Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.Where: ABAC’s Georgia Museum of Agriculture, 1392 Whiddon Mill Road, Tifton.Ride the 1914 Vulcan steam train into the historic village to experience entertaining games and contests representative of the Wiregrass region of the state during the early 20th Century.All ages can enjoy historic demonstrations, watermelon samples, tractor show, food trucks, music and more. The Wiregrass Farmers Market also will be open with local growers and producers offering fresh-picked produce and hand-made goods from 9 a.m.-noon.Admission: $12 for adults, $10 for senior citizeens, $8 for children 5-16. Free for children 4 and younger.For more information, go to https://gma.abac.edu/events/. Special Photo: ABAC Special Photo: Theatre Albany Staff Photo: Alan Mauldin
When: Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Freedom Park, downtown Pelham.Get ready to make a splash with slip ‘n slides, water slides, water balloons, buggles and sprinklers during the Slice of Summer. The Pelham Fire Department also will be on hand to spray visitors down with their hoses. The event also will feature a DJ.
When: Friday, starts at 1 p.m.Where: Albany Civic Center, 100 W. Oglethorpe Blvd.For more information, go to https://www.bandsintown.com/e/104903850?affil_code=js_www-goldcityministries-com.filesusr.com&app_id=js_www-goldcityministries-com.filesusr.com&came_from=700&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget
When: Saturday, noon-11:30 p.m.Where: Pretoria Fields Brewing, 120 Pine Ave.The Red White & Brew Festival is back, with a lineup of musicians that starts at 12:30 p.m. with Lizz Faith, with performances by Cornbread and Coconuts, Evergreen Family Band, Aden Paul and Bodean and the Poachers.Tickets: $15, $20 at the door. Tickets available at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-white-brew-tickets-924904673777?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1jpcVHDp31Eoq5dyz-O5_x6dBnv3l4IObYiBKT5AOOFzfCdnFGE3dUW8o_aem_tLevZIScygPppbXSkCj8dg.
Special Photo: Theatre Albany
When: Saturday, starts at 4 p.m.Where: Theatre Albany, 514 Pine Ave.Come out for a night of laughter and fun for “The Church,” and be entertained by hilarious actors and witty dialogues,with jokes, gas and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy some good old-fashioned comedic true events that walk through the church doors.Admission: General admission, $25.For more information go to https://www.eventbrite.com/e/comedic-stage-play-the-church-tickets-929083883907.
When: Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.Where: Coorner of North Washington Street and Pine Avenue.Food trucks with a variety of offerings will be set up for a lunchtime feast in downtown Albany.
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.
