Downtown Moultrie to host 22nd annual Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival April 17-18

MOULTRIE, Ga. – Springtime fun and the smell of barbecue are set to take over downtown Moultrie as a popular annual festival returns for another year.

The 22nd Annual Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival will be held April 17 and 18, bringing two days of family-friendly activities, food, and live entertainment.

Organizers say the festival will feature a wide variety of attractions, including arts and crafts vendors, food trucks, games, children’s activities, and a backyard BBQ competition. Attendees can also take part in special events like the Run for the Ranch race and the Kiwanis pancake breakfast.

One of this year’s highlights will be a performance from JW Griffin, a Moultrie native and current contestant on The Voice, who is scheduled to take the stage Saturday at 11:30 a.m.

The event kicks off Friday night with a live concert from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday’s festivities continue from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with activities planned throughout the day.

Organizers expect more than 15,000 people to attend, making it one of the largest community events of the year in Moultrie.

For more information, visit downtown Moultrie’s website.

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