Chow Down On (And Appreciate Some) Wings At The Wings And Things Festival And Fly-In

We've got to say, South Georgia can be a little underappreciated. A lot of people tend to forget that anything exists further down than Savannah, and the reputation for the south-middle portion of the state is pretty much non-existent. There's plenty to do down in this region - it may lack the bigger towns of the northern part of the state, but that doesn't mean it's boring! Today, we're featuring a brand new festival in Douglas, Georgia, the county seat of Coffee County. The first annual Wings and Things Festival and Fly-In is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. This is set to be a great family-friendly event, with games, food, an air show, and even a look back at the city's fascinating World War II history.

Mark your calendars: this is the festival's first edition, but it's sure to be a blast. Best of all, it's free!

The event takes place at Douglas Municipal Airport. Pilots from all over the state will be flying in to show off their planes.

If you really want to make your festival experience memorable, you can opt to purchase a 15-minute plane ride add-on experience. The rides take place in an open cockpit biplane similar to those used to train World War II pilots.

Douglas, Georgia was an important training site for many WWII era pilots. The festival will have warbirds and military antique vehicles on hand to check out.

There's even a wing contest scheduled, with local favorites like Little Red Bird Cafe scheduled to appear.

Plenty of local vendors will be on hand selling their wares.

If you'd like to learn more about the Wings and Things Festival in Douglas, GA, check out the Visit Douglas - Coffee County Facebook page. Remember, this year's event is scheduled for Saturday, April 29, 2023.