JULY events JULY 4TH STAR SPANGLED BEACH PARTY
MARKET DAYS
Saturday, July 2 - Monday, July 4 | Callaway Gardens
Every Saturday 9 AM - 12 PM | Uptown Columbus
The celebration begins early and lasts well into the night at our annual July 4th Star Spangled Beach Party at Robin Lake Beach. Highlights include beach activities, live music - headlined by the Swingin’ Medallions, the FSU Flying High Circus and our annual Fireworks Extravaganza. Be sure to pack plenty of red, white and blue for this AllAmerican Weekend! For more information visit CallawayGardens.com
Broadway transforms every Saturday morning from 9am until Noon in the 900, 1000 & 1100 blocks of Broadway! There you will find over 200 local vendors selling anything and everything that you can imagine. The Market features many local and organic farmers selling produce, along with soap vendors, home goods, jewelry vendors and baked goods. Our friends from local shelters and animal rescue groups can often be found in the median of Broadway as well alongside other local nonprofits! Be sure to check out our Facebook page to learn more and stay up to date on our special programming events!
BARK WALK July 3rd 1:30 - 3 PM | FDR State Park Bring your human friend or canine buddy for a naturalistguided, 1-mile woodland adventure walk. Meet next to the Trading Post in the campground. Free!
CRAYONS, CRAFTS AND KOOL KIDS OUTDOOR VENDING FAIR Saturday, July 9th & July 23rd 10 AM - 2 PM | Broadway Median, 1000 block Young vendors known as “kidpreneurs” will be on-site selling their handmade goodies to the public. These vendors sell anything from jewelry and tutus to keychains and art-work. It’s an opportunity for boys and girls to earn some extra money for their piggy banks! All money earned goes straight to the vendor.
UPTOWN COLUMBUS FOOD TOUR Every Saturday 11 AM - 2 PM | Uptown Columbus Where Food Meets History! Put on your walking shoes for a fun, entertaining and delicious way to learn about Columbus, GA. You’ll discover the best local restaurants and stores in Uptown Columbus, as well as a bit of history, architecture and culture to round out a perfect afternoon. Meet at Country’s Barbecue on Broadway. For more information and to purchase tickets visit www. columbuseatsfoodtours. com.
THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE July 9th, 16th and23rd 2 PM & 7 PM | Springer Opera House
FREEDOM FEST Monday, July 4 11 AM - 6 PM | National Infantry Museum Mark your calendar now to celebrate our nation at the National Infantry Museum on Independence Day. This free community event will be filled with family activities, freedom foods, live music and more! For more information visit NationalInfantryMuseum.org.
Set in England during WWII, four children wander through an old wardrobe into the exciting, never-to-be-forgotten land of Narnia. There they join an epic battle of good and evil, led by the gentle lion Aslan and the evil White Witch. This story of love, faith, and courage is a true celebration of life. For more information, visit SpringerOperaHouse.org.
Gloria Sampson’s Watercolor
COLUMBUS ARTISTS’ GUILD OPENING RECEPTION July 23 6 PM - 8 PM | Columbus State University Corn Center Please join us as we promote the many talented artists of the Columbus area. Event is open to the public. For more information visit ColumbusArtistsGuild.org.
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