Weekend Watch: Macon Burger Week, Christmas Made in the South and more happening in Middle Georgia
Several events are giving people opportunities to explore local businesses, celebrate the upcoming holiday season and enjoy time with friends and family.
MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – Whether you’re ready to get a head start on Christmas shopping, try a new burger or enjoy a little music and entertainment, there are plenty of things to do across Middle Georgia this weekend.
Several events are giving people opportunities to explore local businesses, celebrate the upcoming holiday season and enjoy time with friends and family.
Macon Burger Week
Burger lovers have a reason to celebrate. Macon Burger Week is back and kicked off on October 30th and it runs through the 8th.
During the event, local restaurants will serve creative burgers made specifically for the occasion. From towering classics to bold, over-the-top creations, diners will have the opportunity to explore different flavors while supporting Macon’s local restaurant scene.
Whether you’re a longtime foodie or simply enjoy a good burger, organizers encourage people to gather their friends, plan their stops and see how many signature burgers they can try throughout the week.
Christmas Made in the South
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at the Macon Centreplex as the 33rd annual Christmas Made in the South returns November 6 through November 8.
The nationally recognized arts and crafts event gives shoppers an opportunity to find unique gifts ahead of the holiday season. Vendors and artisans will showcase handmade creations, including clothing, jewelry, accessories, photography and other one-of-a-kind items.
Guests can also enjoy live demonstrations, entertainment and gourmet food. Santa will also make an appearance for those looking to get into the holiday spirit.
The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day at the Macon Centreplex, located at 200 Coliseum Drive in Macon.
Fashion Love Hangover Brunch
The fashion and fun continue in Macon with the Fashion Love Hangover Brunch on Saturday, November 7.
Following the Macon Fashion Week Urban Runway Presentation, Hotel Forty Five, Loom and Macon Magazine are bringing the community together for a morning celebrating fashion, music and local designers.
The brunch runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Loom inside Hotel Forty Five, located at 401 Cotton Avenue. Guests can enjoy a brunch buffet, shop designer collections and listen to live music from a violinist and cellist with the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings.
The event costs $40. The first 20 people to register will also receive complimentary VIP access to a designer meet-and-mingle beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Organizers are also encouraging guests to bring a bag of gently used clothing to donate to Goodwill. Those who donate will receive a complimentary mimosa or mocktail.
Gone With the Wind at Theatre Dublin
Movie lovers can enjoy a classic Hollywood film on the big screen Saturday, November 7, when Gone With the Wind comes to Theatre Dublin.
The screening begins at 5 p.m. at the theater, located at 314 Academy Avenue in Dublin.
Admission is just $2, and the theater will offer affordable concession prices. A popcorn, drink and candy combination starts at $5.
Dayshift — The 30+ Daytime Party
For those who enjoy a night out but would rather not stay out past midnight, Dayshift is bringing a daytime party experience to Macon on Saturday, November 7.
The event is designed for the 30-and-older crowd and runs from 5 to 9 p.m. at Late Nite Macon, located at 420 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
Guests can expect DJs, dancers, disco balls, confetti and music from the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s. Organizers describe it as a nightclub-style experience with all the energy of a night out, just earlier in the evening.
Tickets are listed at $25.
