Houston County Insider

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  • Good News Market – Free Garage “Sale” in Fort Valley on Saturday, 6/10

    Calvary Chapel Heartland is hosting a free Garage “Sale” Event! If you want to help others in need – or maybe pick up something for yourself – get ready for this Saturday!

    Join in this Saturday, June 10, from 10 am to 2 pm at Festival Park (310 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Fort Valley, GA) for a fantastic day of giving and receiving. This community event is all about sharing and spreading joy as we clear out our closets and find new homes for our gently used items.

    You can come and browse through a wide range of items, from clothing and accessories to household goods, electronics, toys, and much more, all without opening your wallet.

    Calvary Chapel Heartland believes in the power of generosity and wants to help the Fort Valley community. That’s why they are accepting donations leading up to the event. If you have any gently used items that you’d like to contribute, bring them along and let someone else experience the joy of finding something special.

    Mark your calendars, spread the word, and get ready to find treasures at no cost!

  • Cherry Blossom Music Highlights – SUGARHILL GANG and More!!

    If you’re hoping for great live music at the Cherry Blossom Festival this year, we’ve got you covered, HoCo!

    The Concert Series is held every night at 8pm during the festival (March 17-26) in Carolyn Crater Park (115 Willie Smokie Glover Dr). Entry to the festival area is $10, with kids 10 and under free.

    You can find the full schedule at the official Cherry Blossom Festival website, but here are Houston County Insider’s top picks and highlights you won’t want to miss!

    • Saturday, March 18, 8pm: Junior Marvin’s The Legendary Wailers
      • Ready for Reggae, mon?? Join Julian Junior Marvin, former lead guitarist for Bob Marley & The Wailers, and his version of the Wailers for a night of unforgettable reggae music.
    • Monday, March 20, 8pm: Demun Jones
      • Homegrown country music from Middle GA! Demun Jones is a singer-songwriter and former member of the group Rehab. Did you know: his album “Jones County” pays tribute to his Central Georgia upbringing!
    • Tuesday, March 21, 8pm: Sugarhill Gang
      • I say the hip, hop, the hippy to the hip hip hop, you don’t stop! Get down with the Sugarhill Gang, the pioneering hip-hop group that brought us the iconic hit “Rapper’s Delight”. The Sugarhill Gang can still bring the house down with classic rap and hip-hop – you don’t want to miss it!
    • Friday, March 24, 8pm: Eli Young Band
      • Cause we’s country round here! Don’t miss the Eli Young Band, the country music sensation known for hits like “Crazy Girl” and “Even If It Breaks Your Heart.” Come out and hear why they keep topping the charts!

    The Cherry Blossom Festival has a lot more to offer – here’s our primer for the opening weekend!

  • Macon Cherry Blossom Festival Kicks Off This Weekend!

    Macon‘s International Cherry Blossom Festival kicks off today, despite the forecasted rain and cold, to celebrate spring and the spectacular blooming of the city’s 350,000+ Yoshino cherry trees with a week of special events, vendors, live music and more! It’s not in Houston County, but is a beloved tradition in adjacent Macon-Bibb County that draws huge crowds from HoCo and beyond.

    Macon has more Yoshino cherry trees than anywhere on earth – thanks mostly to a concerted planting effort beginning in 1952!

    There are a dizzying number of events – a parade, guided tours, rides, races, concerts, shopping and all kinds of live entertainment, including a lot of live music, magic shows, art shows, dog races – there really is something for everyone!

    Fun fact: statistically, the peak blooming of cherry blossom in Macon most often falls on March 23, so the festival is always arranged to include that date!

    You’ll want to browse the official website to plan your visit to the ”Pinkest Party on Earth,” but here are a couple of highlights for the opening weekend:

    Bed Race – Saturday, March 18, 2-3pm @ Cherry St. & Third St.

    • Sounds weird, right?? It is! Teams compete to see who can race down the streets of downtown Macon on a “bed” mounted on wheels – they define bed pretty loosely, but it’s fun all the same!

    The Legendary Wailers – Saturday, March 18, 8pm @ Carolyn Crater Park

    • Get feeling irie with some Reggae music tomorrow night! The Legendary Wailers is led by Junior Marvin, former lead guitarist for Bob Marley & the Wailers.

    Cherry Blossom Parade – Sunday, March 19, 3-4pm @ Cherry St. & First St.

    • One of the most popular events of the festival is the Cherry Blossom Parade, which features colorful floats, marching bands, dancers, and other performers.

    (If you’re in it for the Concert Series, don’t miss Houston County Insider’s highlight picks for this year!)

    The Macon Cherry Blossom Festival is a wonderful celebration of spring and nature’s beauty, and a great way to experience the vibrant culture and community of the city. Go check it out!

  • Perry Food Truck Friday Kicks Off on 3/17!

    **UPDATE** Food Truck Friday has been canceled due to weather this week. Sorry, folks!**

    It’s Food Truck Friday season in downtown Perry, HoCo Insiders! The theme is “Shamrock ‘N’ Roll,” so get ready to rock out with green beer and St. Paddy’s cheer!

    If you haven’t been to Food Truck Friday in downtown Perry yet, you’re missing out!

    The entertainment schedule is jam-packed with live music and dance performances that will have you tapping your toes and feeling the rhythm. From the smooth saxophone sounds of Damon Brown on the Swanson Lawn to the Irish Dancers of Bonaire performing in front of the main stage on the Carroll Street lawn, there’s something for everyone.

    But that’s not all! The Macon Sound will take the main stage on the Carroll Street lawn from 7 PM to 10 PM, keeping the good vibes going all night long. And with over twenty food and beverage vendors to choose from, you’re sure to find something delicious to satisfy your cravings.

    Bring your friends and family along for the ride and make some unforgettable memories as you celebrate Food Truck Friday’s 6th season in Perry. And don’t forget your fur babies – as long as they’re on a leash and well-behaved, they’re welcome too!

    You can check out the vendor list and event map at perry-ga.gov/ftf for more details – P-town’s got it goin’ on in Houston County!