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EVENTS Calendar
Swamp Soiree, Oct. 13, Phinizy Swamp Nature
Park, Augusta. Music by The Wynns, Southern
food, silent auction, animal education.
(706) 828-2109. phinizycenter.org.
Voices of the Past Lantern Tour, Oct. 14-15,
21-22, Jarrell Plantation State Historic Site,
Juliette. Re-enactors tell stories of life at this
historic site; reservations required. (478)
986-5172. bit.ly/gspjarp.
42nd Annual Olde Town Fall Festival, Oct. 15,
Olde Town Conyers Historic District, Conyers.
More than 100 craft vendors, entertainment,
kids' activities, costume contest and food court.
(770) 602-2606. bit.ly/otconyers.
Georgia Writers Museum Ghost Hunt, Oct. 15,
22, 29, Nov. 5, downtown, Eatonton. Join the
Southeastern Institute of Paranormal Research
founder Denise Roffe to seek out some of
Putnam County's most famous spirits.
(706) 991-5119. georgiawritersmuseum.com.
Chenny Gan, Oct. 16, First United Methodist
Church, Warner Robins. Pianist performs a
combination of classical, jazz and improvisation.
(478) 923-0787. wrconcert.org.
Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra, Oct. 17,
Grand Opera House, Macon. Works to be
performed include Smetana's " Bartered Bride
Overture, " Ravel's " Daphnis and Chloé Suite
No. 2 " and Bernstein's " Symphonic Dances from
'West Side Story.' " (478) 301-5470.
thegrandmacon.com.
Ray LaMontagne, Oct. 19, Bell Auditorium,
Augusta. Pop/rock/folk singer-songwriter
performs. (706) 722-3521. bit.ly/augentc.
15th Annual Central Georgia Greek Festival,
Oct. 21-23, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church,
Macon. Greek music, dancing, food.
(478) 621-0744. holycrossga.org.
" Little Shop of Horrors, " Oct. 21-23, 27-30,
Nov. 3-6, Springer Opera House, Columbus.
Sci-fi stage musical about a ravenous plant and
a timid young florist. (706) 327-3688.
bit.ly/springop.
Jason Sikes and the Elvis Experience
Showband, Oct. 22, Burke Office Park
Auditorium, Waynesboro. Musical tribute to the
legendary king of rock 'n' roll. (706) 526-5062.
burkeconcert.org.
■ South Georgia
Ghost Hunting at Pope's Museum, Oct. 1,
Pope's Museum, Cairo. Join an investigation by
the Southeastern Institute of Paranormal
Research. (229) 307-0037. popesmuseum.org.
Wheels and Wings and Other Fun Things, Oct.
1, W.H. " Bud " Barron Regional Airport, Dublin.
Airplanes, big machines, food trucks.
(478) 290-8871. bit.ly/wheelswng.
Fridays on the Flint, Oct. 7, Veterans Park
Amphitheatre, Albany. BoDean & the Poachers
perform their country/bluegrass music.
(229) 302-1401. bit.ly/fntrivec.
Special Olympics State Fall Games, Oct. 7-9,
Freedom Park, Valdosta. More than 1,200
delegates compete in sports including bocce,
golf hole play and softball. (770) 414-9390.
specialolympicsga.org.
" Young Frankenstein, " Oct. 13-16, Averitt
Center for the Arts, Statesboro. Play based on
director Mel Brooks' parody of horror films.
(912) 212-2787. bit.ly/avrtctr.
60th Annual Kiwanis Ogeechee
Fair, Oct. 17-22, Kiwais Ogeechee
Fairgrounds, Statesboro. Carnival
rides, petting zoo, agricultural
displays, livestock shows, Miss
Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair contest,
food. (912) 536-2409.
bit.ly/kiogfa.
To the Limit, Oct. 21, Theatre
Dublin, Dublin. Georgia Players
Guild pays tribute to the music of
The Eagles. (478) 277-5074.
bit.ly/eagtrib.
The Real Squeal BBQ & Music Festival, Oct. 7-8,
downtown and Partin Park, Lyons. Barbecue cook-off;
juried arts and crafts; car, truck, hot rod and motorcycle
show; beauty pageant; street dance; and fireworks.
(912) 526-6445. therealsqueal.com.
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5th Annual ARToberfest,
Oct. 22, Turner Center Art Park,
Valdosta. Fine art on display and
for sale, artist demonstrations,
performances by local bands,
food trucks. (229) 247-2787.
turnercenter.org.
" The SpongeBob Musical, " Sept. 30, Oct. 1, 7-8,
The Warehouse of Kingsland First United
Methodist Church, 210 E. William Ave., Kingsland.
Stage performance by Saltwater Performing Arts.
(912) 510-9700. saltwaterpac.org.
49th Annual St. Marys Seafood Festival, Oct. 1,
downtown waterfront, St. Marys. Parade, 5K and
10K runs, entertainment, seafood, arts, crafts,
plus kickoff of the Cumberland Island National
Seashore's 50th anniversary. (912) 882-4000.
bit.ly/stmseafood.
Pumpkin Patch Fest, Oct. 1, J.F. Gregory Park,
Richmond Hill. Jack-o'-lanterns, pumpkins,
wreaths, home-baked goods and mums for sale,
along with games for all ages. bit.ly/rhgcpump.
51st Annual Okefenokee Festival, Oct. 8,
downtown, Folkston. Arts and crafts, music,
classic car show, food trucks. (912) 496-2536.
okefenokeechamber.com.
" The Cocktail Hour, " Oct. 8-9, 15-16, 22-23,
Brunswick Actors' Theatre, Brunswick. Comedy
explores the world of upper-class families in
the 1970s in the Northeastern U.S.
(912) 262-0628. soglogallery.com.
Crafts in the Village, Oct. 8-9, 22-23, Postell
Park, St. Simons Island. Coastal art, decor, jewelry,
pottery, furniture, photography, glass art,
birdhouses, wearables. (404) 955-8488.
craftsinthevillage.com.
Pretty Darn, Oct. 15, Tybee Post Theater,
Tybee Island. Duo performs alt-rock, pop,
indie and acoustic music. (912) 472-4790.
tybeeposttheater.org.
Oktoberfest, Oct. 21-23, Donovan Field, Fort
Stewart. Carnival rides, German food, music,
games. (912) 767-5117. bit.ly/ftstewof.
Events for the January 2023 issue are
due by Oct. 15.
Email calendar@georgiaemc.com. See more
event listings at georgiamagazine.org.
Food Truck Fest, Oct. 22, downtown, Vidalia.
Music, food, fireworks. (912) 537-8033.
bit.ly/vidgaftf.
Southwest Georgia Regional Fair, Oct. 25-30,
Exchange Club Fairgrounds, Albany. Carnival
rides, musical entertainment nightly, food,
games and a demolition derby on Friday night.
(229) 436-8827. bit.ly/swgaregfr.
The Monster Mash, Oct. 29, The Soundstage,
263 Phillips St., Colquitt. Costume party includes
dinner, dancing and music by party band
Relapse. (229) 758-5450. swampgravy.com.
■ Coastal Georgia
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