FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Fun For All
Bainbridge, GA and Decatur County are hosts to numerous events and happenings throughout the year. There are bass fishing tournaments, festivals for the entire family to enjoy, historical tours, parades, and more. There is sure to be something that you will enjoy.
Current Events
AREA FESTIVALS AND EVENTS (listed chronologically):
87th Annual Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce Community Awards Ceremony
- Held Thursday January 26, 2012. Tickets available at the Chamber by calling 229-246-4774. Don't miss this memorable and very fun evening which awards our community leaders and is a great recap of the work of the Chamber from the previous year.
- Awards Presented include the Post Searchlight Peace Officer of the Year, Kiwanis Club Man of the Year, the Pilot Club Woman of the Year, Academic and Goal Award winners from Bainbridge College, Community Service Award, Chamber Ambassador of the Year Award, and the 2011 Small Business of the Year.
- Some highlights from the 86th Annual Awards Ceremony
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.
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
- Location: Bainbridge, GA at the Earle May Boat Basin
- Date: May 11 & 12, 2012
- Contact: Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce, 229-246-4774
- Notes: Friday night concert. Free admission.
- Saturday events include activities for all ages: kids rides and exhibits, the River Rummage, pirate ship, boat parade, trout fishing pond and much more.
- Registration Forms:
July 4th Celebration
- Location: Bainbridge, GA at the Earle May Boat Basin
- Date: Evening of 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! Free admission.
Port City Rodeo
- Location: Commodore Industrial Park, Hwy 84 West, Bainbridge
- Date: TBA
- Contact Information: http://www.portcityrodeo.com
- Notes: 4th annual event. Sanctioned roping and riding.
Flint River Showdown Drag Race
- Location: Flint River at the Earle May Boat Basin Park in Bainbridge
- Date: TBA
- Contact Information:
- Notes: . Paid admission.
Bikefest Week
- Location: 1754 Pondtown Road, Bainbridge, GA 39817 (just outside 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! Paid admission.
Pumpkin Festival
- The Pumkin Patch at Spring Hill Tree Farm located on 795 Woodhull Road. Call 229-246-2231 or visit www.springhilltreefarm.com -
- Open every weekend in October. Saturday 10-6, Sunday 12:30-6:00
- Pumpkin Festival October 8th and 9th - arts & crafts, music, food, pony rides, games and contests.
- 4 Acre Crop Maze and a specially sized kids maze.
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: TBA
- 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! Paid admission. 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 or Bainbridge Main Street office at 229-248-2000
- 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.
City of Bainbridge Christmas Parade
Christmas on the River
- Location: Earle May 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 Christmas on the Square
- 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
- Bainbridge Little Theater
- Firehouse Gallery
River Town Days
The Annual River Town Days event will be May 11 & 12, 2012. 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.
Download Vendor Application here
Download Kayak Race Entry Form here
Download River Raft Race Entry Form here
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 be held on Mother's Day weekend. Some of the activities that are included this year are:
- Friday May 11th
- Great River Rummage - 11:00 to 6:00 (Setup begins at 10:00)
- Antique Car Show
- Concert - Begins at 6:30
- Saturday May 12th
- Great River Rummage - 7:00 to 3:00
- Kid's Activities begin at 9:00 a.m. with games, rides and exhibits featuring; pirate ship, trout fishing pond, pony rides, mechanical bull, rockwall, dragonfly ride, water bubble balls, bouncers, animal booths by the Tallahassee Museum and crafts by Stones and Home Depot.
- Kayak Race (in Boat Basin) - 10:00 a.m.
- Flint River Raft Race (in Boat Basin) - 11:00 a.m.
- Water Skiing Exhibition (in Flint River) - 12:00 p.m.
- Boat Parade (in Flint River) - 1:00 p.m.
Concessions Galore!
Raft Race General Rules and Regulations
& Safety Requirements
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- 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.
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