Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia (10/12-10/15)

Middle Georgia adventurers can attend the last week of the Georgia National Fair, hear riveting true stories at historic Grant's Lounge, and much more from Monday through Thursday. Trivia warriors can battle it out for bragging rights at both Cashman's Pub and Grant's Lounge as well. The following are just a few of the unique, interesting, and often free things to do this week in the heart of Georgia.

MONDAY, October 12th

  >> Georgia National Fair Open Dairy Goat Show and Magnolias & Manes Extravaganza at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry (10/12-10/14) (2 p.m./4 p.m.)

The last week of the 2026 Georgia National Fair includes nightly concerts, fair food, fast rides, as well as livestock shows like the Open Dairy Goat Show and the Magnolias & Manes Gypsy Vanner/All Breeds Horse Show. Tickets to the Georgia National Fair include special livestock competitions and events and cost $15 for adults (11+) and $5 for children (3-10).

    > Georgia National Fair: 401 Larry Walker Parkway, Perry

Goats are often gentle and friendly animals that children love to feed (Photographer Nate Weeks)

TUESDAY, October 13th

  >> Storytellers Macon presents "How I Got Here" at Grant’s Lounge in Macon (6:30 p.m.)

Storytellers Macon presents another interesting evening of storytelling to historic Grant’s Lounge on Tuesday evening. The theme for the stories will be “How I Got Here,” and storytellers will be sharing their origin stories and stories about “the people, experiences, choices, and moments that shaped who [they] are today," with Middle Georgia neighbors, friends, and strangers. Vida Latina Kitchen’s Paula Berenguer Aguirre will be the featured storyteller. Anyone can sign up to tell a true, 5-minute story at this link. Socials start at 6:30 p.m. and the storytelling begins at 7 p.m. Storyteller Macon’s How I Got Here is free and open to the public.

    > Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon

  >> COMEDY: Daniel Tosh: My First Farewell Tour with Rocky Dale Davis at the Macon City Auditorium in Macon (7 p.m.)

Comedian/writer/producer Daniel Tosh will bring his My First Farewell Tour to the Macon City Auditorium on Tuesday. Tosh began his comedic career with an appearance on Late Show with David Letterman, and went on to host Comedy Central’s internet video clip show Tosh.O from 2009 to 2020, according to Wikipedia. Comedian Rocky Dale Davis will be the opening act. Davis hails from Alabama, was crowned the winner of BET’s Clame to Fame Comedy Competition, and opened for comedians like Ralphie May and Tommy Davidson, according to celebsages.com. Tickets to this comedy show currently start at $39.50 on ticketmaster.com.

    > Macon City Auditorium: 415 1st Street, Macon

  >> TRIVIA: Talk Nerdy To Me presents Paranormal Trivia Night at Cashman’s Pub in Macon (6-7:30 p.m.)

Talk Nerdy To Me presents a night of spooky trivia at Downtown Macon’s Paranormal Trivia Night on Tuesday. Attendees will answer video questions, listen to music, and get a chance to win prizes for their trivia skills. Paranormal Trivia Night is free and open to attend.

    > Cashman’s Pub: 370 Cherry Street, Macon

WEDNESDAY, October 14th

  >> TRIVIA/MUSIC: Happy Hour Music Trivia at Grant’s Lounge in Macon (5:30-7:30 p.m.)

Visit Macon, Rock Candy Tours, and The Creek 100.9 FM hosts Happy Hour Music Trivia at Grant’s Lounge on Wednesdays. Trivia buffs will face off in a trivia game all about music history, which Macon has a significant part of. Happy Hour Music Trivia is free and open to the public.

    > Grant’s Lounge: 576 Poplar Street, Macon

THURSDAY, October 15th

  >> History of Halloween Party at Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at the Depot in Milledgeville (6 p.m.)

Paint pumpkins and learn about the history of Halloween and the Brown-Stetson-Sanford House during the History of Halloween Party on Thursday evening. The Brown-Stetson-Sanford House previously served as the Beecher-Brown Hotel and then the State’s Rights Hotel during the time period when Milledgeville was the state capitol. Tickets to the History of Halloween Party cost $25 and include a pumpkin, painting supplies, cookies, wine (for those 21+), and a presentation of the history of Halloween.

    > Georgia’s Old Capital Heritage Center at the Depot: 601 W. Hancock Street, Milledgeville

Graphic courtesy of Georgia's Old Capital Heritage Center

  >> MUSIC: Gavin Adcock: The Day I Hang It Up Tour at the Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon (7 p.m.)

Country Music’s Gavin Adcock is bringing his The Day I Hang It Up Tour to Macon’s Atrium Health Amphitheater on Thursday. The singer/songwriter grew up on his family's farm in Watkinsville, played NCAA Football as a nose tackle, and began his career in music after a knee injury, according to Wikipedia. Adcock released his album The Day I Hang It Up on October 2nd, 2026. Tickets to see Gavin Adcock perform start at $44.90 on Ticketmaster.com.

    > Atrium Health Amphitheater: 3657 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon

NOTABLE EVENTS THIS WEEKEND:

  >> FRIDAY, October 16th and SATURDAY, October 17th: Paranor-Macon at the Macon Marriott Center Hotel (10/16-10/17) (12 p.m.): Paranor-Macon will include information about spooky cryptids, UFO/UAPs, psychics, ghost hunts at Fort Hawkins, lantern tours at Rose Hill Cemetery, and more on Friday and Saturday, along with panel discussions and special guests. Tickets to Paranor-Macon start at $10. (240 Coliseum Drive, Macon)

  >> FRIDAY, October 16th: Tour of Progress 2026 in Macon (5-8 p.m.): Visitors to Downtown Macon on Friday can learn about recent developments during NewTown Macon’s free Tour of Progress 2026 on Friday. The Tour of Progress starts at the Gilmer Warehouse and ends at Neel's Lofts with a courtyard party, according to NewTown Macon. Tours leave every 10 minutes, with the last tour departing at 6:20 pm. Tickets for the family-friendly Tour of Progress Tour are free on eventbrite.com. (598 3rd Street, Macon)

  >> FRIDAY, October 16th: Perry Bellydance Studios presents The Healer’s Hafla at stARTup Studios in Macon (5-8 p.m.): Perry Belly Dance Studio presents an evening of music from Strings Of the Heart, Mediterranean food, dancing, and more at The Healer’s Hafla on Friday evening. Proceeds from this unique event will benefit the important work of Doctors Without Borders. Tickets to The Healer’s Hafla cost $25 on eventbrite.com. (1055 Riverside Drive, Macon)

  >> FRIDAY, October 16th: ART: Ocmulgee Artist Guild’s Dysphoria: In Liminal in Downtown Macon (7 p.m.-12 a.m.): The Ocmulgee Artist Guild’s (OAG) “Dysphoria: In Liminal” is a fine art exhibit and art party “celebrating the unknown, the in-between and the transitional space.” Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and close at midnight. Visitors will enjoy live music, projected films, installations, and more, according to OAG. Dyshoria: In Liminal is free to attend, but donations will be accepted and help the OAG continue to present unique art events like this one. (452 1st Street, Macon)

Graphic courtesy of Ocmulgee Artist Guild

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