Valdosta Mardi Gras

05/29/2026

🎄✨ A HomeTown Christmas Market ✨🎄

Where Christmas Comes Home.

Imagine an evening filled with twinkling lights, Christmas music drifting through the air, festive treats, warm conversations, and the joy of discovering one-of-a-kind gifts from talented merchants and makers.

A HomeTown Christmas Market is being thoughtfully designed to capture the timeless charm, warmth, and traditions of Christmases we remember. Inspired by classic hometown celebrations and traditional holiday markets, this curated experience will invite families and friends to slow down, gather together, and celebrate the season.

As we begin bringing this vision to life, we are now accepting applications from artisans, makers, specialty retailers, and holiday food merchants who share our commitment to creating a beautiful and welcoming Christmas experience.

✨ Curated Merchant Selection
✨ Traditional Christmas Atmosphere
✨ Holiday Shopping & Seasonal Treats
✨ Family-Friendly Experiences
✨ A Beautiful Market Setting Designed to Inspire Holiday Memories

If you're a merchant who would love to be part of this special Christmas tradition, we invite you to apply today.

https://app.betterunite.com/hometownfestivals-ahometownchristmasholidaymarket

❤️ A HomeTown Christmas Market
🎄 Where Christmas Comes Home.

05/16/2026

A special thank you to Zant’s Flower Shop for bringing the sweetest Build-a-Bouquet experience to the Barbie Brunch in support of CASA of Lowndes and Echols Counties.

Guests were able to create something beautiful while helping shine a light on the incredible work CASA does for children in our community.

And I have to say… this was also the perfect opportunity to use the vase I found at Goodwill and upcycled for the occasion. Sometimes the little details make the whole moment feel extra special.

05/14/2026

One table. Many voices. One Lowndes.

One Lowndes is inviting citizens across our community to take part in shaping the longest table a gathering design to bring people together for meaningful conversation, connection, and understanding. Your voice matters, and the first step is simple: fill out the questionnaire and be part of the conversation.

Together, we can build a longer table and a stronger community.

Please take a moment to complete the following survey. You can search more about The Longest Table in other cities including Tallahassee, FL online (YouTube, Google).
Feel free to share with others, it will be open for two more weeks. Thank you!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKBLKGF

05/14/2026

05/08/2026

this isn’t just brunch. It’s Barbie‘s dream day with a purpose. 

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DYE5B6nN8YE/?igsh=Ymlma3dnMTAwMjU5

05/02/2026

Praying for every firefighter, every family impacted, and thankful for moments like this.

05/01/2026

✨ Big News from HomeTown Festivals ✨

We’ve been doing a lot of reflecting lately… and one thing is clear, what started as a single event has grown into something so much bigger than we ever imagined. 💙

So while Mardi Gras is HERE TO STAY (don’t worry 😉), we’re stepping into a fresh season with a little rebranding to better reflect everything we now bring to our community.

Because it’s no longer just one celebration… it’s a collection of experiences that bring people together all year long.

🎭 Our Mardi Gras season will still feature:
• The Gumbo Cook-Off 🍲
• The Golf Scramble ⛳
• Community Day 🎉
• And our signature Gala Fundraiser ✨

🎄 And now… we’re adding something NEW:
Our Open-Air Christmas Market—a magical, Hallmark-style holiday experience filled with music, lights, vendors, food, and traditions from around the world.

At the heart of it all, our mission remains the same:
💫 Putting the unity back in community.

This rebrand isn’t about changing who we are…
It’s about growing into who we’re becoming.

We’re so grateful to have you on this journey with us—and trust us, the best is yet to come. ❤️