FESTIVALS AND EVENTS

River Town Days
Our annual River Town Days event is coming up soon (the second week of May, 2008). If you would like to be a part of this event, please contact us at the Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774.

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Fun For All
Bainbridge, GA and Decatur County are hosts to numerous events, festivals, and happenings throughout the year. There are bass fishing tournaments, festivals for the entire family to enjoy, caroling events, tours, parades, and more. There is sure to be something that you will enjoy.

Below is a list of many of the tourism events, festivals, and other happenings located in and around Decatur County that may catch your interest.  

AREA FESTIVALS AND EVENTS (listed chronologically):

• Rattlesnake Roundup
  • Location: Whigham, GA
  • Date: Last Saturday in January
  • Contact Information: Cairo/Grady County Chamber of Commerce at 229-377-3663
  • Notes: The event site is a 15 minute drive from Bainbridge.
     
• Artsfest
  • Location: Bainbridge, GA
  • Date: Third weekend in March
  • Contact Information: Artsfest Board Chairman, Lynda Todaro, at 229-246-8148
  • Notes: This festival celebrates a different state in the Union each year.
     
• Dogwood Festival
  • Location: Attapulgus, GA
  • Date: Last weekend in March
  • Contact Information: City of Attapulgus, at 229-465-3322
  • Notes: Parade, arts and crafts, food, entertainment, and a street dance.
     
• Rose Festival and Parade
  • Location: Thomasville, GA
  • Date: Fourth week in April
  • Contact Information: Thomasville Chamber of Commerce at 229-226-9600
  • Notes: Events include a parade, entertainment, rose show, street dance, golf classic, a 10K run, and a 5K walk.
     
• Mayhaw Festival
  • Location: Colquitt, GA
  • Date: Second week in May
  • Contact Information: Colquitt/Miller County Chamber of Commerce, at 229-758-2400
  • Notes: Events include a parade, entertainment, and arts and crafts.
     
• River Town Days
  • Location: Bainbridge, GA at the Earle May Boat Basin
  • Date: Second weekend in May
  • Contact Information: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774
  • Notes: Events include entertainment and activities for all ages,canoe rides, kids activities,alligator exhibits, wild life exhibits,hands on activities and much more.
     
• July 4th Celebration
  • Location: Bainbridge, GA at the Earle May Boat Basin
  • Date: July 4th
  • Contact Information: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774
  • Notes: Celebration includes a program of music to be presented at the Performing Arts Center. Enjoy entertainment, food, and FIREWORKS!
     
• Bikefest Weekend
  • Location: Just outside of the Bainbridge City Limits
  • Date: Third weekend in September
  • Contact Information: http://www.bainbridge-bikefest.com or call the BikeFest office and leave a message at 229-248-0505.
  • Notes: This is a major event for bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts, drawing riders from all over the country. Celebration includes entertainment, food, vendor booths, and more!
     
• Trick or Treating Downtown
  • Location: Downtown Bainbridge, GA
  • Date: Oct 31, starts at 3:30 P.M.
  • Contact Information: The City of Bainbridge, at 229-248-2000
  • Notes: Downtown Merchants provide "tricks or treats" to kids of all ages. There is also a costume contest and a pumpkin contest!
     
• Decatur County Fall Festival & Fair
  • Location: Decatur County Fair Grounds
  • Date: First week in November
  • Contact Information: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774
  • Notes: Rides, exhibits, food, and PLENTY of fun for the entire family!
     
• Holiday Open House
  • Location: Bainbridge, GA
  • Date: Sunday before Thanksgiving
  • Contact Information: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774
  • Note: This event kicks off the Christmas season with stores open on Sunday afternoon 1 P.M. to 6 P.M.
     
• Mule Day
  • Location: Calvary, GA
  • Date: First Saturday in November
  • Contact Information: Cairo/Grady County Chamber of Commerce at 229-377-3663
  • Notes: Events include a parade, contests, arts and crafts, turkey shoot, and flea market.
     
• Bainbridge High School Homecoming and Homecoming Parade
  • Location: Bainbridge, GA
  • Date: Around the second week in November
  • Contact Information: Bainbridge High School at 229-248-2239
     
• Swine Time
  • Location: Climax, GA
  • Date: First Saturday after Thanksgiving
  • Contact Information: Call 229-246-3300 or write P.O. Box 131 / Climax, GA 39834
  • Notes: Events include a parade, numerous contests, good food, and lots of arts and crafts.
     
• Christmas Parade
  • Location: Bainbridge, GA
  • Date: Usually held the third Thursday in December at 7 P.M.
  • Contact Information: The City of Bainbridge, at 229-248-2000
  • Notes: A lighted parade to entertain the whole family.
     
• Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour
  • Location: Bainbridge, GA
  • Date: First Thursday in December
  • Contact Information: City of Bainbridge, Mainstreet at 229-248-2000
     
• Carols and Christmas service in Willis Park, with the Bainbridge British Brass Band
  • Location: Willis Park in Downtown Bainbridge
  • Date: Christmas Eve (December 24th) at 6:00 P.M.
  • Contact Information: The City of Bainbridge, at 229-248-2000

 
Other Attractions and Happenings:

• Heritage Tour of Homes
• Brown Bag Concerts in Willis Park
• River Music Series
• Bainbridge Little Theater
• Firehouse Gallery