{"id":226574,"date":"2026-04-10T17:45:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:45:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/226574\/"},"modified":"2026-04-10T17:45:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-10T17:45:11","slug":"events-happening-around-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia-13","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/226574\/","title":{"rendered":"Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TALLAHASSE, FL \u2014 It will be a great weekend to get outside. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/weather\/sunshine-warmth-and-dry-conditions\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Temperatures will be in the 80s,<\/a> and there will be plenty of sunshine. Below are some events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia, Friday, April 10th, through Sunday, April 12th.<\/p>\n<p>    Big Bend:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1274282344752985\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin&#8217; Festival Wiggle Fun Run:<\/a> April 11th from 8:00-9:45 a.m. off Rose St. This is a family-friendly event that kicks off the 24th Annual Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin&#8217; Festival. It&#8217;s a 1.4-mile run\/walk through Downtown Sopchoppy. Registration is still available. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2678711709182601\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">24th Annual Sopchoppy Worm Gruntin&#8217; Festival: <\/a>April 11th from 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m in downtown. There will be live music, food, community fun, and more. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tlhdowntown.com\/downtownmarket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown Market in Tallahassee:<\/a> April 11th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Ponce De Leon Park. There will be among dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and food trucks.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=1551636693635326&amp;set=a.500014492130890\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Suwannee River Catfish Festival: <\/a>April 11th from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. There will be live music, vendors, games, activities, and more. Admission is free. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/876249718711196\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Inaugural P-Funk Festival in Tallahassee: <\/a>April 11th, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at The Phipps Farm. Come out and enjoy the legacy, music, and culture honoring George Clinton. Tickets are still available.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/tallahasseemuseum.org\/events\/tallahassee-jazz-blues-festival\/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRF56ZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF3MFZiMlBOMWtHeDk5TWRWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHn9y0_zQ0WLy3php9jOo0ZkKGqhf1WfSUfhWA61HzSzomoTSaATsJFP30TTj_aem_mosZX63mhByZqy2X0-ZXpA\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tallahassee Jazz &amp; Blues Festival 2026:<\/a> April 11th &amp; 12th from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at the Tallahassee Museum. Enjoy two days of live music, family fun, and more. Museum members get in free. Non-members must pay regular admission prices. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1558015485203166\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">TFP Fairy Festival! in Tallahassee:<\/a> April 11th from 12:00-7:00 p.m. at The Fuzzy Pineapple. You&#8217;re encouraged to wear your best costume and come out and enjoy music, food, and more. This event is a free, family-friendly event. Pets are also welcome.<br \/>\n    South Georgia:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/unity-park-amphitheater\/bluesberry-festival-2026\/853337284334758\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Bluesberry Festival 2026 in Valdosta:<\/a> April 10th &amp; 11th from 5:00-10:00 p.m. at Unity Park. There will be live music, entertainment, food, art, activities for all ages, and more. Admission is free. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downtownbainbridgega.com\/events-1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Second Saturday in Bainbridge: <\/a>Apriil 11th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in downtown. Come out and support local business for deals and treats.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1873979137338531\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown Getdown Concert Series in Cairo:<\/a> April 11th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Enjoy an evening of live music with friends, family, and community. You&#8217;re encouraged to bring lawn chairs and your dancing shoes! All are welcome. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.silo31626.com\/calendar\/family-fun-day\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">4th Annual Family Fun Day in Thomasville:<\/a> April 12th from 12:00-3:00 p.m. at The Silo 31626. There will be live music, food, a bounce house, and more. <\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? 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