This weekend in Valdosta, GA

Celebrating its 37th year, the Run For Love 5K and one mile fun run is a longstanding community tradition presented by the Tift County Cross Country Teams. Runners, families, and supporters come together for a day that highlights healthy living, connection, and Blue Devil spirit at ABAC’s Red Hill Athletic Complex in Tifton. Race day features check-in, a timed 5K, a one mile fun run, and an awards ceremony. In the 5K, awards are given to the overall male and female winners as well as the masters winner, along with the top three males and females in five year age groups. The one mile fun run recognizes overall male and female winners, and all other participants receive a participation medal. Proceeds benefit the Tift County Cross Country team by helping provide team dinners, custom shirts, race prizes, gear, letterman jackets, and special gifts for seniors and eighth grade athletes. Every step helps fuel the program and creates lasting memories for the student-athletes.

Celebrating 50 years of serving the community, this block party features local artisans and vendors, live music, and a kids zone with a bounce house. The festivities also include a turnover eating competition and the Citizen’s Best Burger Competition. Additional event details will be shared.

Spend time at Tifton Community Garden supporting a volunteer effort that blends garden care with community connection. Organizers extend appreciation to those who have recently helped and are seeking additional volunteers to keep the momentum going.

Join a beginner-friendly adult pottery workshop where you’ll learn clay fundamentals through hand-building. You’ll create a functional or decorative ceramic piece of your choice with guidance from the instructor, and all supplies are included. The workshop runs from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on this session.

The Young Online Writers League (YOWL) is a writing class for youth ages 11-17, with both in-person and online options. Students will write poetry and prose, swap feedback with others, and practice new skills through writing exercises and regular prompts shared via Discord. Updates on meeting details are provided through Discord.

Face Value honors the music of Phil Collins and Genesis with a live tribute that channels their signature sound, heartfelt emotion, and crowd-pleasing energy. Expect a mix of soaring ballads and upbeat favorites, with songs like In the Air Tonight, Against All Odds, Easy Lover, Sussudio, One More Night, Invisible Touch, Land of Confusion, Follow You Follow Me, and That’s All, along with other well-loved hits. Whether these tracks were part of your soundtrack growing up or you simply enjoy timeless pop and rock performed on stage, this concert offers a nostalgic, high-energy experience filled with moments to sing along.

for KING + COUNTRY is coming to Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta for a live concert. Plan for a full show day at the park.

Join The Valdosta Collective for a curated wine tasting on August 9 featuring 4 to 6 wines from that month’s wine club selection. It’s a great chance to sample standout bottles alongside a few you might not find on your own, with the lineup focused on balance, intention, and discovery. Tickets are $30 per person, and seating is limited.