FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
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.
- 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: Third weekend in April
- 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 and Rubber Ducky Dash for Cash (view more info »)
- Location: Bainbridge, GA at the Earle May Boat Basin
- Date: May 7 & 8 2010
- Contact Information: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774
- Notes: Friday night concert will feature the Kinchafoonee Cowboys. Saturday events include activities for all ages: kids rides and activities, exhibits, a river raft race, the Great River Rummage and on May 8th, adopt a rubber duck for a chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS and/or a guaranteed cash prize of $5,000
- Registration Forms:
July 4th Celebration
- Location: Bainbridge, GA at the Earle May Boat Basin
- Date: Sunday evening - July 4th
- Contact Information: http://www.bainbridgecity.com City of Bainbridge (229) 248-2000
- Notes: Celebration typically 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 (Saturday, September 18, 2010)
- 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! The following streets will be closed for the event - Water, Broughton and West Street.
- Trick or Treating Downtown
- Location: Downtown Bainbridge, GA
- Date: TBA
- 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: November 2-6, 2010
- Contact Information: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774
- Notes: Week long event with rides for all ages, exhibits, vendor booths, entertainment, food, and PLENTY of fun for the entire family! This is a must do in Decatur County! To reserve a booth submit application.
- 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 5 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: TBA
- 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: TBA
- Contact Information: The City of Bainbridge, at 229-248-2000
- Notes: A lighted parade to entertain the whole family.
- Christmas on the River
- Location: Earl My Boat Basin, Bainbridge, GA
- Date: TBA
- 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
- Bainbridge Little Theater
- Firehouse Gallery
- Movies on the Flint
River Town Days & Rubber Ducky Dash for Cash
The Annual River Town Days event will be May 7 & 8, 2010. If you would like to be a part of this event, please contact us at the Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774.
The Friday night concert is free to the public and the Saturday events include activities for all ages: kids rides and activities, exhibits, a river raft race, the Great River Rummage and on Saturday, May 8th, adopt a rubber duck for a chance to win ONE MILLION DOLLARS and/or a guaranteed cash prize of $5,000.
Download Vendor Application here
Download Kayak Race Entry Form here
Download River Raft Race Entry Form here
Download River Town Days 5K Run & Free Kids One Mile Fun Run
Bainbridge and Decatur County are proud to be hosting the annual River Town Days festival again this year. This is a time for families to come together and enjoy themselves. There are plenty of activities for all ages to choose from, so come have fun!
Below are some photos of the activities that were part of last year's festival. Please click on any of the images to view enlarged versions.
River Town Days will be located at the Earle May Boat Basin again this year and will commence during the second week in May. Some of the activities that are included this year are:
- Friday May 7th
- Great River Rummage - 11:00 to 6:00 (Setup begins at 10:00)
- Antique Car Show
- High Heel Dash 7:45 p.m. - Nominate a friend for $100 so they can "share" their talent for running in heels!
- Concert - Begins at 6:30 with 'Midnight Matinee' featuring Searcy Smith followed by the Leigh Mullis Band at 7:00 and finishing up with the Kinchafoonee Cowboys at 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday May 8th
- Great River Rummage - 7:00 to 3:00
- River Town Days 5K and Fun Run - 8:00 a.m.
- Kid's Activities begin at 9:00 a.m. with games, rides and exhibits featuring; pony rides, mechanical bull, rockwall, turbo tubs, dragonfly ride, spider zone with super slide, tiger belly bouncer, animal booths by the Tallahassee Museum. and crafts by Stones and Home Depot.
- Kayak Race - 10:00 a.m.
- Flint River Raft Race - 11:00 a.m. (Please see regulations below.)
- Water Skiing Exhibition - 12:00 p.m.
- Rubber Ducky Dash for Cash 1:00 p.m. (see rules below)
Concessions Galore and Buggy Rides too!
General Rules and Regulations
& Safety Requirements
|
- All rafts must be homemade.
- No commercially manufactured hulls.
- No inner tubes.
- All rafts must be self-propelled, (i.e., poles, oars, paddlewheels, sails, etc.) or any combination thereof.
- Minimum size is 4' x 8' as measured at the waterline.
- The deck must measure at least 4' x 8' and be capable of supporting the weight of the crew.
- The use of exposed nails or screws below the deck line is prohibited.
- The deck must be securely fastened to the frame and the frame securely fastened to the hulls/flotation devices.
- Minimum size of crew is 3.
- Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
- All raft members must have a Coast Guard approved life jacket in their possession. These jackets must be worn at all times during the race.
- All Captains will instruct himself and crew of whereabouts of stored (Coast Guard approved) life jackets aboard the raft AND all Captains will conduct "abandon
ship" drills with the crew (donning life jackets) before leaving dock!
- 13. Each raft must be equipped with one 50' length of 3/8 min. diameter tow line.
- Each raft must be equipped with a first aid kit.
- All members shall wear sneakers or other appropriate footwear.
- All sheet metal raw edges to be turned over and taped.
- All protruding long bolts to be sawed off, filed and taped.
- All entries to be inspected prior to launching and will be subject to disqualification at the discretion of the Committee.
|
Rubber Ducky Dash for Cash
Rules and Regulations
|
- All ducks entered will be provided by the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and shall remain the property of the Chamber of Commerce after the race.
- Once the ducks are launched, they are on their own. Attempts to assist ducks caught in obstacles will be made by race volunteers only.
- A number will be attached to each duck and each adoption form. That number is registered in the name of its adopter in the race computer.
- One duck has the chance to win $1,000,000*. A pre-determined duck will be randomly chosen as the million dollar duck. If that duck crosses the finish line first (1) or second (2), the owner wins the prize. Otherwise, a first or second place duck wins only the prizes stated in number 5.
- The First (1) Place duck wins $5,000. Others prizes will be determined by the committee prior to the race.
- Winners must present a photo ID in order to claim prizes.
- Winners need not be present to win.
- Prizes not claimed by June 1, 2010 will be forfeited.
- By entering, entrants release the sponsors, the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce, its officers, directors, volunteers, staff and the City of Bainbridge from any and all liability with respect to prizes.
- By entering, winners consent to the promotional use of their names and likenesses without additional compensation.
- All decisions and interpretations of any rules and/or regulations will be made by the River Town Days Festival Committee, and its judgment is final.
*40 year annuity
|
|
;)
;)
;)
;)
;)
;)