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Rattlesnake Roundup - Located in Whigham, Georgia and is the last Saturday in January. It is a 15-minute drive from Bainbridge, Georgia. For information, contact the Cairo/Grady County Chamber of Commerce at 229-377-3663.
March
Artsfest - Third weekend in March. For information, contact Artsfest Board Chairman Lynda Todaro ? 246-8148.
Jack Wingate Open - First weekend in March. For information, contact Wingate?s at 229-246-0658.
Dogwood Festival - Located in Attapulgus, Georgia on Highway 27 south and is the last Saturday in March. Parade, arts and crafts, food, entertainment and street dance. For information, contact the City of Attapulgus at 229-465-3322.
April
Mayhaw Festival - Located in Colquitt, Goergia, and is the third weekend in April. Colquitt is a 20 minute drive from Bainbridge, Georgia. Events include a parade entertainment and arts and crafts. For information, contact the Colquitt/Miller County Chamber of Commerce at 229-275-2400.
Rose Festival and Parade - Located in Thomasville, Georgia, and the fourth week in April. It is a 40-minute drive from Bainbridge, Georgia. The event includes a parade, rose show, street dance, golf classic, a 10K run and a 5K walk. For information, contact the Thomasville Chamber of Commerce at 229-226-9600.
May
Rivertown Days - Located at Earle May Boat Basin and sponsored by the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce. Entertainment and activities for all ages. For information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774.
July
July 4th Celebration - Located at the Earle May Boat Basin. At 7:30 p.m. a program of music will be presented at the Performing Arts Building. Contact the sponsor City of Bainbridge at 229-248-2000. Enjoy an evening full of food, fun and FIREWORKS.
September
Bikefest Weekend - The third weekend in September. For information, contact 229-248-0505. Check out the website at www.bainbridge-bikefest.com.
October
Decatur County Fall Festival and Fair - Located at the Decatur County Fairgrounds. For information, call the Bainbridge-Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 229-246-4774.
Georgia Literary Festival - Located at the Bainbridge College Auditorium at 2500 Shotwell Street. October 24th & 25th. For more information contact Ms. Susan Ralph - 248-2590.
November
Mule Day - Located in Calvary, Grady County, Georgia and is the first Saturday in November. It is a 15 minute drive from Bainbridge, Georgia. Events include a parade, contests, arts and crafts booths, turkey shoot, and flea market. For information, call the Cairo/Grady County Chamber of Commerce at 229-344-3663.
Holiday Open House - Held the Sunday before Thanksgiving and starts off the Christmas season with the stores open on Sunday afternoon from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Bainbridge High School Homecoming & Homecoming Parade - For information, please contact Bainbridge High School at 229-248-2230.
Swine Time - Located in Climax, Georgia, and is the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Begins with a parade and features a fun-filled day of contests, good food and lots of arts and crafts. For information, call 226-246-3300 or write P.O. Box 131, Climax, Georgia 39834. Swine Time?s website is www.swinetimefestival.com.
December
Christmas Candlelight Walking Tour - Usually the first Thursday in December, for information 229-248-2000.
City of Bainbridge Christmas Parade - Usually the second Thursday in December, for information contact City Hall at 229-248-2000.
Christmas on the Square - Set for the third Thursday in December, for information contact Main Street Tourism office at 229-248-2000.
Christmas Eve Services at Willis Park - Featuring the Bainbridge British Brass Band.
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