{"id":320796,"date":"2026-06-26T16:39:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:39:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/320796\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T16:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T16:39:07","slug":"happening-this-weekend-events-happening-around-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/320796\/","title":{"rendered":"HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TALLAHASSEE, FL \u2014 We have a <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/weather\/first-to-know-weather-a-heat-wave-starts-this-weekend\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hot summer weekend ahead<\/a>, filled with lots of sunshine and little rain. You&#8217;ll definitely need water and sunscreen on hand, since 105\u00b0 for multiple days. Below are some events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia, Friday, June 26th, through Sunday, June 28th.<\/p>\n<p>    Big Bend:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tlhdowntown.com\/downtownmarket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown Market in Tallahassee:  <\/a>June 27th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Ponce De Leon Park. Come out and enjoy dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and food trucks.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/s\/tallahassee-model-railroad-sho\/3306904526134517\/?rdid=H9vjZJY2k2kUvE0N&amp;share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F1BsXjxHApd%2F#\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">35th Tallahassee Model Railroad Show &amp; Sale:<\/a> June 27th and 28th at North Florida Fairgrounds. It&#8217;s from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday and 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. on Sunday.  There will be several vendors with new and used model trains, supplies, and accessories. Admission is $10\/person, and kids 12 and under get in free. Organizers say the pass <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/reel\/1518346800085583\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Wakulla Springs Makers Market\/Summer Market BBQ:<\/a> June 27th from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs. There will be local artists, crafters, unique finds, and of course, BBQ.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crookedriverlighthouse.com\/full-moon-events\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Twilight at the Tower<\/a>: June 28th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Crooked River Lighthouse. Neighbors can enjoy after-hours museum tours, gift shop browsing, tower climbs and a bonfire under the Strawberry Moon.<br \/>\n    South Georgia:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1623054649041892\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">7th Annual Juneteenth of Thomasville:<\/a> June 27th from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at Thomasville Exchange Club Fairgrounds. There will be food trucks, vendors, and more.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/events.discoverthomasville.com\/event\/fc-market-day-2\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">F&amp;C Market Day in Thomasville: <\/a>June 27th from 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. off Highway 84. There will be local vendors, fresh produce, baked goods, candles, crafts, and more.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DZ7NND5CUj5\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Independence Day Celebration in Hahira:<\/a> June 27th from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at Hahira Square. There will be live music, a kids zone, a mechanical bull, and more. The 5th Annual Pie Bake off will also be happening during this time from 4:00-5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? 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