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JONES
SATURDAY, JULY 4
What: Ol’ Time Fourth: America 250 Celebration When: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: 711 Jarrell Plantation Road, Juliette, GA 31046 More info: Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence at Jarrell Plantation with live patriotic music, old time carnival games, relays, and races and see the farm come to life with farm skill demos like weaving, woodstove cooking and blacksmithing.
Stay for a slice of watermelon and a reading of the Declaration of Independence at noon. Admission: $2-$9. Call us at 478-986-5172 for more info.
SATURDAY, JULY 18
What: SOULFEST at Sunrise Ministries When: July 18, starting at 4 p.m. Where: 3378 Gray Hwy. Sonrise Ministries More info: A powerful night of worship music, testimonies and Baptisms. All walks of life are welcome for this FREE event.
BALDWIN
FRIDAY, JULY 3
What: Milledgeville Fireworks When: Dusk Where: Central Georgia Technical College More info: The parking lot at the campus will be closed off for the event. Suggested viewing areas for the fireworks include Walter B. Williams Park and the parking lot of the Board of Education.
What: The Milly Farmers Market When: 4-7 p.m. Where: Milledgeville Pavilion, 222 E. Hancock St. More info: The market can include locally sourced and grown products, handmade natural household cleaning supplies, freshly baked bread and pastries, fresh eggs, locally raised meats, pork, duck, and rabbit, wildflower bouquets, bagged local compost, potted plants and succulents, local honey, muscadines, corn and other seasonal vegetables, seasonal fruit, locally raised and made goat soaps, natural oil-based skincare and beard products, handmade fudge and divinity, teas and herbs, an
SATURDAY, JULY 4
What: Comfort Farms Farmer’s Market When: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Where: 347 Howard Veal Rd., Milledgeville More info: Pick up farm-fresh groceries at Comfort Farms and come hungry. The farm raises hogs, chickens, turkeys, and ducks, while also cultivating heirloom seeds and seasonal vegetables grown in raised beds and greenhouses for its Community Supported Agriculture program.
THURSDAY, JULY 9
What: Paint and Sip When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Brown-Stetson-Sanford House, 601 W.
Hancock St.
More info: For $25 per ticket, guests will enjoy a complimentary glass of wine along with all painting supplies and step-by-step instruction.
Spend the evening unwinding, getting creative, and soaking in the atmosphere of one of Milledgeville’s most unique historic spaces.
FRIDAY, JULY 10
What: Declaration of Independence Reading When: 5:15 p.m. Where: Old Governor’s Mansion, 120 S. Clarke St., Milledgeville More info: Georgia College & State University will host a live reading of the Declaration of Independence on the steps of Georgia’s Old Governor’s Mansion. Guests are invited to gather in this historic setting to hear the nation’s founding document read aloud. This public reading is held in recognition of America250 and brings together individuals for an evening of reflection and connection in a place closely tied to Georgia’s early state history.
JULY 10-30
What: Becoming: A Bobbi Johnson Exhibit When: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where: John Marlor Art Center, 201 N. Wayne St., Milledgeville More info: Becoming invites visitors into a visually engaging collection of abstract mixed-media works that celebrate the power of change and personal evolution. Through dynamic compositions, rich textures, and expressive forms, the exhibit explores the many ways life experiences shape our perspectives and inspire growth. Each piece offers an opportunity for reflection, encouraging viewers to consider the moments, relationships, and challenges that influence who they are.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
What: Christmas in July When: 4-9 p.m.
Where: 115 S. Wilkinson St., Milledgeville More info: Join Milledgeville Main Street for a festive, family-friendly craft fair where summer fun meets Christmas magic. Shop local vendors with handcrafted goods, gifts, décor, treats, and more.
THURSDAY, JULY 16
What: History After Hours at the Central State Hospital Museum When: 5:30-8 p.m. Where: The Depot, 95 Depot Cir., Milledgeville More info: Explore the museum after regular hours, enjoy refreshments on the historic Depot loading dock, and chat with the curator about exhibits, artifacts, and the fascinating history of one of Georgia’s most significant institutions.
SATURDAY, JULY 25
What: Blueberry Picking & Baking When: 6-8 p.m. Where: Robbins Farm, 223 Cox Woodland Rd. NW, Milledgeville More info: Join us for a farm to table experience. We will begin by meeting at our barn, then head over together to the u-pick, we will return to our barn for refreshments and baking with our blueberries. Register at robbinsfarmevents.com.
PUTNAM
FRIDAY, JULY 3
What: Free Museum Admission & Storytelling When: Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Uncle Remus Museum, 214 S. Oak St., Eatonton More Info: Free admission all day, with storytelling by Georgia Benjamin-Smith scheduled for 11 a.m., 2 p.m., and shortly before closing time. Visit uncleremusmuseum.org or call 706-485-6856 for information.
What: USA 250 Drone Show When: Program starts at 9 p.m. Where: Putnam County Recreation Department, 140 Recreation Rd., Eatonton More Info: To mark the nation’s 250th birthday, Putnam County is sponsoring a spectacular 15-minute, 500-drone light show highlighting several milestones of American history. Prayers, remarks, and musical selections will kick-off the program shortly after 7 p.m., with light show when dark. Snacks available for purchase. Some bleacher seating available, or bring your lawn chairs and food/beverages in a cooler. Parking is limited, so arrive early to secure a spot. This event is free, with all welcome and encouraged to attend.
SATURDAY, JULY 11
What: Piedmont Amateur Radio Club monthly meeting When: 9 a.m.
Where: 234 N. Wesley Chapel Rd., Eatonton More info: All licensed hams, non-licensed hams, and anybody interested in becoming a ham radio operator is welcome.
