May Events at the Georgia National Fairgrounds & Agricenter

Staff Report From Middle Georgia CEO

Monday, May 1st, 2017

May 5, 2017
David Pierce Memorial Law Enforcement Dinner to Benefit Macon Regional Crimestoppers
Hosted By: Macon Regional Crimestoppers
Miller-Murphy-Howard Building - Murphy Hall

6:30 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.
Individual tickets starting at $100
Fundraiser dinner for Macon Regional Crimestoppers. For additional information contact Chris Paul at [email protected]
Estimated attendance: 500
 
May 6, 2017
"The Southern Sale" Market Goat Sale
Swine, Sheep, Goat Barn #2

Sale begins at 11:00 a.m.
Free for Spectators
January and February Market wethers and does for sale. For additional information contact Richard Coleman at 229-921-6941.
Estimated attendance: 150
 
May 8 - 13, 2017
Region 12 Arabian & Half-Arabian Championship Horse Show
Sponsored by: Region 12 Arabian Horse Association
Horses show in Reaves Arena & Sutherland Livestock and Equine Arena

Monday - Saturday classes begin at 8:00 a.m.
Free for Spectators
Beautiful and versatile Arabian horses compete in a classes ranging from dressage to the ever popular native costume competition.  A complete show program is available soon at their website, www.aharegion12.com
Estimated attendance: 14,000
 
May 10 - 14, 2017
Crossroads Cluster Dog Show
Hosted by: Columbus, Southeast Alabama, Newnan, & Macon Kennel Clubs
Buildings include: Georgia Grown, Heritage Hall, McGill Marketplace & Roquemore Conference Center

Buildings open 6:00 a.m. until 11:00 pm daily
Free for Spectators
Dog show all breed, obedience and rally trial. For additional information contact Jimmy Chambers 334-790-6226.
Estimated attendance: 1,650
 
May 18, 2017
Senior Day Event
Hosted by: Middle Georgia Regional Commission - Area Agency on Aging
Miller-Murphy-Howard Exhibit Building - Miller, Murphy & Howard Halls

10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
$3 Pre-registration required by May 8th.
For additional information contact Sandra Carson 478-751-6466.
Estimated attendance: 700
 
May 19 - 21, 2017
GQHA Summer Kickoff Quarter Horse Show
Hosted by: Georgia Quarter Horse Association
Sutherland Livestock and Equine Arena

Show begins at 4:00 p.m. Friday; 8:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday
Free for Spectators
For additional information contact Lisa Lee at 706-201-6724.  For a copy of the show bill visit their website, www.gqha.com.
Estimated attendance: 1,425
 
May 19 - 21, 2017
Middle Georgia Kennel Club
Hosted by: Middle Georgia Kennel Club
McGill Marketplace

Show hours: Fri. 3:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Free for Spectators
All breed dog show conformation, weight pull and rally obedience. For additional information go to www.middlegakennelclub.com or contact Sharon Yates 478-335-1616.
Estimated attendance: 500
 
May 19 - 21, 2017
Atlanta Golden Retriever Agility Trial
Hosted by: Atlanta Golden Retriever Club
Reaves Arena

Daily 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Free for Spectators
For more information contact Terri Everline 770-967-1717.
Estimated attendance: 200
                                       
May 19, 2017
American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Houston County
Hosted by: American Cancer Society
** Rain Location - Inside McGill Marketplace **

6:30 p.m. until 12:30 a.m. (Survivor Dinner at 5:30 p.m.)
Free for Spectators
American Cancer Society Fundraiser. For additional information contact Jennifer Lewis 478-743-6391 ext. 226
Estimated attendance: 2,500
 
May 26 - 27, 2017
Houston County Board of Education High School Graduations
Hosted by: Houston County Board of Education
Miller-Murphy-Howard Exhibit Building - Overflow seating in Heritage Hall

Ceremony Times:

Friday May 26:                   Perry High School - 5:00 p.m.
                                        Houston County High School - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday May 27:              Northside High School - 9:00 a.m.
                                        Warner Robins High School - 12:00 p.m.
                                        Veterans High School - 3:00 p.m.
Free for Spectators
For additional information contact the Houston County Board of Education 478-988-6200.
Estimated attendance: 15,000