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Trunk or Treat and Chili Cook-Off planned for Halloween in Shellman Bluff

McIntosh County
Next event: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
5 to 8 p.m. · Friends of Shellman Bluff, 7554 Shellman Bluff Road, Townsend, GA 31331

Friends of Shellman Bluff will host candy, games and a chili cook-off Oct. 31 in Townsend. Chili tasting tickets will cost $5 per person.
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Darien Fall Festival Planned for Nov. 7 at Vernon Square

McIntosh County
Next event: Sat, Nov 7, 2026
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. · Darien

The 2026 Darien Fall Festival will bring community activities, a car show and a dog parade to Vernon Square on Nov. 7.
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Nov. 13–14 in Darien: Autumn Encampment Brings Colonial Military History to Fort King George

McIntosh County
Next event: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday battle demonstration at 2 p.m. · Fort King George Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien, GA 31305 · Current admission not confirmed

Autumn Encampment returns Nov. 13–14 at Fort King George in Darien with colonial military reenactments and a Saturday battle demonstration.
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Dec. 3–5 in Darien: Sapelo Reserve Marks 50 Years with Summit and Community Celebration

McIntosh County
Next event: Thu, Dec 3, 2026
Main summit Dec. 4, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; other celebration activities Dec. 3–5 · Oaks on the River, 205 Fort King George Road, Darien, GA 31305 · Registration required; optional Dec. 3 Sapelo tour listed at $77; base summit price not confirmed

The Sapelo Island National Estuarine Research Reserve will mark its 50th anniversary with a three-day summit and community celebration Dec. 3–5.
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Dec. 4–6 in Darien: ‘1721: Life of a Sailor’ Returns to Fort King George

McIntosh County
Next event: Fri, Dec 4, 2026
9 a.m.–5 p.m. public hours · Fort King George Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien, GA 31305 · Current admission not confirmed

Fort King George will host three days of Golden Age of Sail living history Dec. 4–6 during 1721: Life of a Sailor.
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Feb. 12 in Darien: Colonial Winter Village Returns to Fort King George

McIntosh County
Next event: Fri, Feb 12, 2027
9 a.m.–5 p.m. · Fort King George Historic Site, 302 McIntosh Road SE, Darien, GA 31305 · Admission not yet confirmed

Colonial Winter Village is listed to return Feb. 12, 2027, at Fort King George Historic Site in Darien.
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Free Family Fishing Event Set for April 10 During Darien’s Blessing of the Fleet

McIntosh County
Next event: Sat, Apr 10, 2027
2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. · Hudson Creek Lodge, 10071 GA-99, Darien, GA 31305 · Free; advance registration required; ages 3–12; 50 spots; accompanying adult required

DARIEN, Ga. — Children ages 3 through 12 can take part in a free fishing tournament on Saturday, April 10, 2027, during the 59th…
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Ashantilly Center to host Blues and BBQ fundraiser in Darien

McIntosh County
Event date: see details
6 to 8 p.m. EDT · Ashantilly Center, 15591 GA Highway 99, Darien, Georgia 31305 · $50 per person

The Ashantilly Center will host its annual Blues and BBQ fundraiser Oct. 3 in Darien, featuring barbecue, live music and refreshments.
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Community Movie Night planned at McIntosh Head Start on Oct. 9

McIntosh County
Event date: see details
6:30 to 9 p.m. · Darien

McIntosh Head Start will host a community movie night on its playground in Darien from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9. Popcorn will…
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Kids Cupcake Wreath-Making Class Set for Dec. 5 in Townsend

McIntosh County
Event date: see details
10 a.m.

Barracco’s Bakery in Townsend will host a kids cupcake wreath-making class from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026.
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