Events

April

Riverfest

At the River

706-324-7417

Admission Charged

A Top Twenty Event in the Southeast, Riverfest features the Folklife Village: folk art, fine art, juried arts and crafts show, youth art, Native American Primitive Skills, Living History, Historic House Tours; Salisbury Fair: Children's Interactive Area, Food Court, National, Regional, & Local Entertainment, Antique Cars, Children's Stage and Carnival; Greater Columbus Pig Jig Cook-off.

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Late August

Country’s Annual Midnight Express

706-563-7604

3137 Mercury Drive

Admission Fee for Race

5K Race that begins at Midnight! The bands begin playing around 8:30 p.m., featuring Cornbread! Proceeds benefit local visually impaired!

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October

The Chattahoochee Valley Annual National Down Syndrome Society Buddy Walk

706-317-5540

Admission Charged

The Buddy Walk is a one mile walk that was developed by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995 to celebrate October, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month and provides an annual public platform for advocacy. It brings together people with Down syndrome and their families, teachers, friends and co-workers to promote acceptance and inclusion for the children and adults with Down syndrome and to raise funds for education, research and advocacy programs. The Buddy Walk will begin at 11:30 am

PGA Tour Buick Challenge Golf Tournament

706-324-0411 1-888-4CHALLENGE

Admission Charged One of Georgia’s oldest professional golf tournaments; this event is held each fall at Callaway Gardens. Tournament week includes two Pro-Am events, allowing amateurs to play with the top golfers, youth clinics and four rounds of Championship Golf. Proceeds benefit a number of area charities including the Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs. Call for exact date and time

November

Columbus Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens

1017 Second Avenue

706-324-6252

Admission Charged

The Steeplechase at Callaway, known now as the "event of the season" and always falling on the first Saturday in November, brings family and friends together to watch thoroughbred horses race over timber and brush hurdles. Tailgating together, either in box seats or in the infield, guests select their favorite horse in each of the five sanctioned races and cheer them to the finish; they entertain their children with pony rides, Jack Russell Terrier races, rock wall climbing or Bare Ware Pottery opportunities. There are bagpipers and blacksmiths, as well as the parade of Midland Foxhounds and the WGSY Sunny 100 Tailgate Competition. Additional activities include two junior races for selected competitive riders sixteen and younger, a chefs' competition and a raffle. The day includes a variety of entertainment for all ages.

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Arts and Entertainment

Columbus Ballet

2952 Sue Mack Drive Columbus, GA 31906

706-322-3181

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Admission Charged

The Columbus Ballet invites guest dancers, soloists and instructors on a regular basis to perform and teach, and will offer special scholarships to children who otherwise could not participate in ballet training. Special programs and lectures are offered to local area schools and organizations so that exposure to ballet is accessible outside the theater.

River Center for the Performing Arts

935 First Avenue

Columbus, GA 706-256-3600

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Admission Charged

Welcome to a new showplace for the 21st century. A 2000-seat hall for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and touring attractions. A 450-seat recital hall and magnificent organ, an intimate 150-seat studio theater and the downtown home for the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music.

Bradley Theatre 1241 Broadway, Columbus GA 31901 706-321-9098

Admission Charged Located in the Historic Uptown Columbus Landmark District, the Bradley Theatre was opened to the public by Paramount Pictures on July 2, 1940. Named after the founder of the Columbus-based W. C. Bradley Co., the theatre was designed in the grand tradition of the Golden Age of motion pictures utilizing neo classical and art deco architecture. The theatre possesses one of the most impressive stages and proscenium arches in the country. Currently, the theatre hosts concerts, theatre, corporate functions and a variety of special events.

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The Human Experience Theatre 1047 Broadway, Columbus GA 31901 706-323-3689

Admission Charged The Human Experience (THE) Theatre is a non-profit, community theatre dedicated to preserving and enhancing the theatre arts in Columbus. THE productions include original, traditional, alternative, children's, dramatic, and musical plays in a cabaret-styled setting where you are invited to bring your own dinner.

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Liberty Theatre 813 8th Avenue, Columbus GA 31901 706-653-7566

Admission Charged Originally opened in 1924, the theatre hosted movies, concerts, dances and vaudeville acts, including many big-name entertainers, before closing in 1974. A non-profit organization and the city worked to obtain a federal grant in 1993 and the Liberty was restored and reopened in Nov. 1996. Today, the 300-seat theatre is once again hosting a variety of theatre, musical and special events.

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RiverCenter for the Performing Arts 13 East 10th Street, Columbus GA 31902 706-653-7993

Admission Charged Welcome to a new showplace for the 21st century: a 2000-seat hall for the Columbus Symphony Orchestra and touring attractions, a 450-seat recital hall and magnificent organ. an intimate 150-seat studio theater, a downtown home for the Columbus State University Schwob School of Music and support facilities for many regional organizations.

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Springer Opera House 103 10th Street, Columbus GA 31901 706-324-5714

Admission Charged Built in 1871, the Springer Opera House is a National Historic Landmark and the celebrated State Theatre of Georgia. The Springer Opera House hosts a regular season of productions, plus a variety of events by local groups.

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Sports

Baseball - Columbus Catfish Minor League Team

Stadium Address: Columbus Catfish Golden Park 100 4th St. Columbus, GA 31901

Baseball – Class A RedStixx (Cleveland Indians) Columbus GA 31902-1886 706-571-8866

Admission Charged The RedStixx, South Atlantic League affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, play 71 home games between Apr.-Sept. The RedStixx home field is Golden Park, located on the banks of the Chattahoochee River.

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Basketball – NBDL Columbus Riverdragons 18 East 11th Street Columbus GA 31902

Admission Charged Selected as one of eight mid-size cities, Columbus is the home of the NBDL Columbus Riverdragons, a new development league of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Designed to promote the sport of basketball, the NBDL offers players the opportunity to develop their talent in a highly competitive atmosphere under the NBA’s umbrella. The NBDL will play a full-season schedule from November through April. In addition to being a source of on-court talent for the NBA’s 29 teams, the NBDL will serves as a diverse human resources pool for the NBA and its teams by training employees in management, operations, public relations, sales and marketing positions.

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Football – AF2 WarDogs P O Box 1505 Columbus GA 31902-1505 706-653-7789

Admission Charged Eight home games April to July.

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Hockey – CHL Cottonmouths P O Box 1886 Columbus GA 31902-1886 706-571-0086

Admission Charged The Cottonmouths play 35 home games between Oct. and Apr. The Cottonmouths play at the Columbus Civic Center.

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PGA Tour Buick Challenge Golf Tournament (October) 706-324-0411 1-888-4CHALLENGE

Admission Charged One of Georgia’s oldest professional golf tournaments; this event is held each fall at Callaway Gardens. Tournament week includes two Pro-Am events, allowing amateurs to play with the top golfers, youth clinics and four rounds of Championship Golf. Proceeds benefit a number of area charities including the Boys Clubs and Girls Clubs.

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The Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens 706-324-6252

Admission Charged The third leg of the million dollar Sport of Kings Challenge international series; The Steeplechase is held at Callaway Gardens. Proceeds benefit the arts in the Region, primarily the Springer Opera House, the Columbus Museum, the Columbus Symphony Orchestra, and the Ida Cason Foundation.

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