{"id":410786,"date":"2026-09-25T23:22:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T23:22:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/410786\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T23:22:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T23:22:09","slug":"happening-this-weekend-events-happening-around-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/410786\/","title":{"rendered":"HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 We have a very<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wtxl.com\/weather\/first-to-know-weather-an-amazing-weekend-ahead\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"> beautiful weekend <\/a>ahead. There will be plenty of sunshine with some cloud cover. Below are some events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia, Friday, September 25th through Sunday, September 27th.<\/p>\n<p>    Big Bend:<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitsuwannee.com\/event\/florida-rodeos-suwannee-river-riding-club\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Suwannee River Riding Club Rodeo: <\/a>September 25th &amp; 26th off 254th Terrace. There will be bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, and other rodeo events. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., with the rodeo beginning at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $15\/person and kids 8 and under get in free. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1654914512206300\/1654914568872961\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Havana Food Truck Fridays:<\/a> September 25th from 4:00-8:00 p.m. off N Main St. All American Roasted Corn &amp; More; El Gaucho will be there.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/visitgadsdencounty.com\/event\/september-final-friday-oktoberfest-style\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">September Final Friday-Oktoberfest Style:<\/a> September 25th from 6:00-9:30 p.m. off Jefferson Street. The event blends live music, German-inspired food and drinks, and community fun for an evening under the stars. Admission is free, and all are welcome.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1742949949750665\/1742950013083992\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D%2C%7B%22extra_data%22%3A%22%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22surface%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22permalink%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tallahassee Farmers Market: <\/a>September 26th from 8:00 a.m.-Noon off Kerry Forest Pkwy. Fresh produce, meats, baked goods, specialty beverages, jellies, jams, and pickled goods will be available. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tlhdowntown.com\/downtownmarket\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Downtown Market in Tallahassee: <\/a>September 26th from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Ponce De Leon Park. There will be dozens of local artists, craft vendors, and food trucks.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1751356762741055\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Havana Market: <\/a>September 26th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. off 2nd St. NW. There will be several vendors offering handmade goods, fresh local products, food, and more. There will also be live music.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/891173494004227\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22attachment%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22newsfeed%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Experience Asia 2026: <\/a>September 26th from 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. at Tom Brown Park. There will be live performances, demonstrations, cuisine, crafts, and more. Admission is free, and all are welcome. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1768291257517398\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">49th Annual Panacea Blue Crab Fest: <\/a>September 26th beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Wolley Park. Festivities will kick off with a parade along Coastal Hwy. There will be live music, craft vendors, and activities for all ages. Gates to the fest open at 10:30 a.m. Admission is $3\/person and kids 12 and under get in free. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tallahasseearearosesociety.org\/activities\/annual-rose-show\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Annual Rose Show: <\/a>September 26th from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at American Legion Hall in Monticello. Exhibitors&#8217; area open at 7:00 a.m. Entries accepted from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.<a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/leoncountyfl.libcal.com\/calendar?cid=15236&amp;t=d&amp;d=0000-00-00&amp;cal=15236&amp;inc=0\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Leon County Libraries <\/a>will be offering events for all ages throughout the weekend through Sunday, including a Craft and Create: Open Lab, Garden to Table for Teens, and Story Builders Improv Club.<br \/>\n    South Georgia: <\/p>\n<p><a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/events.discoverthomasville.com\/event\/alice-in-wonderland\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thomasville On Stage &amp; Co\u00a0presents &#8220;Alice in Wonderland&#8221;<\/a>: September 25th-27th, times vary. Come out and follow the adventures of Alice as she goes through the looking glass and discovers a unique world on the other side. Tickets are still available. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1618058726403516\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22search_results%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark_search%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Ghost Market in Valdosta:<\/a> September 26th from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at Unitarian Universalist Church of Valdosta. There will be craft vendors, a food truck, baked goods, and more. All are welcome. <a class=\"Link\" href=\"https:\/\/thomasvillelandmarks.org\/porchfest\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Thomasville Porchfest 2026: <\/a>September 27th from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on East Jefferson St. The neighborhoods&#8217; historic porches will transform into live music stages, inviting friends, families, and neighbors to connect through music. All are welcome. <\/p>\n<p>Want to see more local news? 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