{"id":305360,"date":"2026-06-12T16:26:08","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:26:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/305360\/"},"modified":"2026-06-12T16:26:08","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T16:26:08","slug":"happening-this-weekend-events-happening-around-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/305360\/","title":{"rendered":"HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TALLAHASSEE, FL \u2014 We have <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/weather\/hot-and-rainy-weekend-ahead\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">a hot weekend ahead<\/a>, and we could see some showers and storms. Below are some events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia, Friday, June 12th through Sunday, June 14th.<\/p>\n<p>    Big Bend:<\/p>\n<p>    South Georgia:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/mckey-park\/rally-for-a-reason-pickleball-tournament-2026\/1660599775274931\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rally for a Reason Pickleball Tournament 2026 in Valdosta:<\/a> June 12th at 5:00 p.m. at McKey Park. The money raised will support Sandy\u2019s House\u2014a faith-based recovery home for women in addiction. All ages are welcome.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/4568615426700963\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Animal Tales &#8211; Fossils Alive: Dinosaurs Among Us in Cairo:<\/a> June 12th at 6:00 p.m. at Roddenbery Memorial Library. Attendees, we will explore the connection between modern animals and their prehistoric relatives. The show combines education, entertainment, and hands-on learning with live animals. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/turnercenter.org\/event\/music-in-the-art-park\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Music in the Art Park in Valdosta:<\/a> June 12th from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at the Turner Center Art Park. The Blues Factor will be playing. This is a free event, and all are welcome.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/runsignup.com\/Race\/GA\/Valdosta\/BreakBreadBunRun5KValdosta\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Break Bread Bun Run in Valdosta: <\/a>June 13th at 7:30 a.m. at the YMCA of Valdosta. The run supports the meal delivery mission of First Presbyterian Church of Valdosta. Same-day registration begins at 6:30 a.m. and is $25\/person. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1446133990333427\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">June 2026 Makers Market in Valdosta:<\/a> June 13th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the historic Courthouse Square. There will be several vendors offering a variety of goods.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=1413418114152352&amp;set=a.546653130828859\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Kids Marketplace in Bainbridge:<\/a> June 13th from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at The Hook &amp; Ladder. Come out and support young entrepreneurs as they share homemade products, handmade crafts, artwork, treats, and more. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2457214501445086\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">34th Annual Juneteenth Fashion Show in Valdosta:<\/a> June 13th, beginning at 2:00 p.m. at Azalea Women&#8217;s Center. Come out and enjoy an afternoon of fun, fashion, and fellowship. The event supports the Southside Library Boosters. They&#8217;re asking for a $5 donation per person. <\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? Visit the <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">WTXL ABC 27 Website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Stay in touch with us anywhere, anytime.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WTXLABC27\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Like us on Facebook<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"TALLAHASSEE, FL \u2014 We have a hot weekend ahead, and we could see some showers and storms. 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