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Swingin ’ Medallions concert to mark festival ’ s return by Jack R . Jordan | photography provided by The City of Moultrie

Spring Fling returns this April after a two-year hiatus . For the first time since the COVID pandemic swept across the nation , the 20-plus year tradition is back with more activities for everyone .

Taking place over the Easter weekend , the Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ competition features more food , activities and eggs than ever before . What better way than to welcome back an old event than with an old crowd favorite : Swingin ’ Medallions will kick off the weekend with a Friday afternoon concert .
Saturday will begin at 8 a . m . with the kickoff of the Titus Ranch “ Run for the Ranch ” fun run . The 5K , 10K and one mile runs each have their own unique course but will all begin at the Moultrie-Colquitt County Parks and Recreation Authority .
Along with all the food trucks , downtown restaurants and vendors , the Easter themed event will feature many other activities that are free . Events like age grouped Easter egg hunts , an inflatable Pony Hop Derby competition , sack races and a Downtown beach area will all be free and
Swingin ’ Medallions will kick off Spring Fling with a Friday afternoon concert .
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