{"id":416926,"date":"2026-10-02T17:02:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:02:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416926\/"},"modified":"2026-10-02T17:02:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T17:02:06","slug":"happening-this-weekend-events-happening-around-the-big-bend-and-south-georgia-20","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/416926\/","title":{"rendered":"HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND: Events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia"},"content":{"rendered":"

TALLAHASSEE, FL (WTXL) \u2014 We have a chance of scattered showers<\/a> throughout the weekend. Below are some events happening around the Big Bend and South Georgia, Friday, October 2nd through Sunday, October 4th.<\/p>\n

Big Bend:<\/p>\n

Havana Food Truck Fridays:<\/a> October 2nd from 4:00-8:00 p.m. off N Main St. Stick a Fork in It; MAAD GOAT will be there.Shuck, Fry, & Jive in Havana: <\/a>October 2nd from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Havana History & Heritage Museum. Come out and enjoy food, live music, dancing, and more. All are welcome.First Friday at Railroad Square:<\/a>\u00a0October 2nd from 6:00-9:00 p.m. Come out and explore Railroad Square\u2019s vibrant art scene, live music, food trucks, vendors, and more.Dolly! A Celebration of Dolly Parton in Sopchoppy: <\/a>October 2nd from 7:00-11 p.m. at Sopchoppy Theater & Conference Center. In addition to the music, there will also be a Dolly look-alike contest. Tickets are still available. Tallahassee Farmers Market: <\/a>October 3rd 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. 2026 Tallahassee Out of the Darkness Walk:<\/a> October 3rd, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Apalachee Regional Park. Registration is still open. Downtown Market in Tallahassee: <\/a>October 3rd 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.Panacea Community Garden Farmers Market:<\/a> October 3rd from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. off Coastal Highway\/7Clark Drive. There will be several vendors offering homemade goods and fresh produce.Skies Over Tallahassee: <\/a>October 3rd from 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Challenger Learning Center. This free planetarium show reviews prominent constellations, stars, and planet positions that can be seen during the upcoming month.Leon County Libraries <\/a>will be offering events for all ages throughout the weekend through Sunday, including Family story time, and Story Builders Improv Club.
\n South Georgia: <\/p>\n

Hahira Honeybee Festival: <\/a>October 2nd & 3rd in downtown. There are several activities, including a parade, a 5k and 1-mile fun run, food, arts & crafts, and more. Times of events varyFirst Friday in Valdosta:<\/a> October 2nd from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Unity Park Amphitheater. There will be music, food trucks, a foam party, and more. All are welcome. First Friday Jazz Night in Bainbridge:<\/a>\u00a0October 2nd from 7:00-9:00 p.m. off S West St.First Friday Thomasville:<\/a> October 2nd from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at Thomasville Amphitheater. The Grass Is Dead will be providing the tunes. Food trucks will also be there. South Georgia Pride Festival in Valdosta:<\/a> October 3rd from 2:00-7:00 p.m. at Unity Park. There will be food, music, and more.<\/p>\n

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