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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.
Cal for exact dates and hours
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!
Call for exact date and directions
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.
Call for exact days and hours
Arts and Entertainment
Columbus Ballet
2952 Sue Mack Drive
Columbus, GA 31906
706-322-3181
Call for schedule and directions
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
Call for schedule and hours of operations
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.
Call for schedule
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.
Call for schedule
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.
Call for schedule
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.
Call for schedule
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.
Call for schedule
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.
Call for schedule
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.
Call for schedule
Football – AF2 WarDogs
P O Box 1505
Columbus GA 31902-1505
706-653-7789
Admission Charged
Eight home games April to July.
Call for exact schedule
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.
Call for schedule
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.
Call for exact dates
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.
Call for exact date
