Vote now: What upcoming Columbus event are you most excited about?
Spring is fast approaching, and Uptown Columbus has a variety of family-friendly events on the calendar as COVID-19 case numbers in Muscogee County remain low.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has relaxed its guidelines on masks and reframed the way COVID-19 community levels are determined. Muscogee County reported that 6% of PCR tests in the last two weeks have been positive, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health, and the CDC rates the county as having a medium community level.
This means that people in Muscogee County do not need to wear masks indoors unless they are at high risk for severe illness. On Friday, Columbus Mayor Skip Henderson lifted the mask mandate in city-owned buildings.
As COVID-19 restrictions ease, many people may be looking to enjoy their usual spring activities and Uptown Columbus is helping residents take advantage of the warmer weather.
The Ledger-Enquirer wants to hear from you. Which of these events are you most excited about this spring?
- The ninth annual Food Truck Festival will be held on March 26 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Woodruff Park. There is a $5 per person cover charge that must be paid in cash, and children ages 10 and under will get in free.
- At the beginning of April, Market Days on Broadway and the Friday Night Concert Series will be returning.
- Market Days on Broadway will feature vendors offering handmade, homemade and homegrown goods every Saturday from April to November from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting on April 2.
- The Friday Night Concert Series is free and open to all ages. The concerts will begin on April 1 and feature a variety of musical genres. Participants are encouraged to visit a local restaurant or bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. A full block along Broadway is shut down for pedestrian use only during the events.
- On May 13 through 14, Uptown Columbus will host RiverFest. Food, beverage and art vendors along with live music acts will be set up at Woodruff Park for the weekend. Admission will be free all weekend.
This is not a scientific poll.
This story was originally published March 9, 2022 at 9:15 AM.
