Azalea Festival 2009
March 14 - 15 2009
Free Admission
2009 Festival Schedule
Pre Festival Events
Azalea Festival Century Bike Ride
Saturday March 7 at 8:00am at the South Lowndes Recreation Complex 6440 Ocean Pond Ave, Lake ParkSponsored by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority.
Registration: Friday, March 6 from noon to 6:00pm or Saturday, March 7 beginning at 7:00am. $25.00
Fully supported race with SAG stops.
For more information contact Sirocus Barnes at 229-333-1861 or Email or visit the official website.
Azalea International Folk Fair
Saturday, March 7 from 10:00am - 6:00pm at the Rainwater Conference Center on Norman Drive.
Showcasing the world's cultural diversity to enrich life here in South Georgia.
Festival in the Park
Saturday, March 14 from 10:00 am - 6:00pm
Sunday, March 15 from 10:00am - 5:00pm
Drexel Park - Patterson and Brookwood (across from VSU)
VSU parking - free and open to the public.
Arts and Crafts Vendors
Great Food
Roaming Entertainers
Native American Village: Dancers, Storytellers, Demonstrations and Activities.
Robinson's Racing Pigs: Back By popular demand!
4 performances on Saturday and Sunday!
"Outertoons" See how well you know your cartoon music!
4 performances on Saturday and Sunday!
Huge Plant Sale by Valdosta Technical College
Extreme Euro Bungee for all ages back again this year!
KidZone features the Kazoobie Kazoo Show with Rick Hubbard - New this year!
A Special Hands-on Kids Art Project - new this year!
Inflatable Attractions, Climbing Wall, Pony Rides, Carriage Rides and Lots of Special Performances.
Humane Society "Pet Contest"
Saturday at 2:00pm. Registration from 9:00am to 1:30pm.
$5 entry per category or all 4 for $15. For more information and contest categories call Angie, 247-3266.
Spectacular Bands for your musical entertainment:
Saturday - Noon to 4pm - Sundance Jenkins
Sunday - Noon to 4pm - 41 South
Azalea Festival 5K Road Race and One-mile Walk/Run
Saturday, March 14
VSU Recreation Center, 1500 Sustella Drive
7:00am - Registration, Start and Finish at the VSU Recreation Center
$15 pre-registration (by March 6), $20 day of the race includes nember with t-shirt and goodie bags while supplies last.
8:00am - 1-mile Fun Walk/Run starts
8:30am - 5K Road Race starts
9:30am - Awards Ceremony
Hosted by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority.