On the wire

Guyton The Fillin’ Station food pantry — ongoing food distribution and donation needs Springfield Effingham Toy Run — riders collect new, unwrapped toys for county children Rincon Habitat for Humanity collecting aluminum cans — drive runs April through October Effingham County FORCE steering committee to collect 1,000 food items on roof for local pantries Rincon Manna House weekly food distributions and Thanksgiving assistance Effingham County County election ballot set for Nov. 3; key early‑voting dates posted Rincon OpenAI to lease office space in Rincon's ECIDA building, board approves three‑year lease Effingham County Sheriff’s Office to join 'Operation Watchful Eye' Oct. 26–Nov. 2

Effingham County, GA

Upcoming Events

Upcoming community events in Springfield, Rincon, Guyton, Clyo, Egypt and all of Effingham County, Georgia: festivals, markets, parades, holiday events and more.

October 2026

Oct15ThuSpringfieldEffingham Fair at the Fairgrounds (ongoing Oct. 15–24)Thursday, October 15 – Saturday, October 24 · Effingham Fairgrounds, 402 Zoller Dr, Springfield, GA Oct24SatGuytonFall Sale Along the Trail in GuytonSaturday, October 24 · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Guyton Walking Trail (by the Caboose), Guyton, GA Oct24SatRinconTrunk‑or‑Treat at Freedom ParkSaturday, October 24 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Freedom Park, Rincon, GA

November 2026

Nov14SatRinconStaying Alive 70’s 5K at City ClubSaturday, November 14 · 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM · City Club Golf Course, 1 Clubhouse Dr, Rincon, GA Nov14SatSpringfieldSpringfield Fall Festival on Laurel StreetSaturday, November 14 · 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM · Laurel Street (downtown Springfield), Springfield, GA Nov21SatGuytonSouth Effingham hosts GHSA Game Day InvitationalSaturday, November 21 · South Effingham High School, 1220 Noel C. Conaway Rd, Guyton, GA Nov27FriRinconRincon Christmas Market — two weekends of holiday eventsFriday, November 27 · 6:00 PM – Saturday, December 5 · Freedom Park / Veterans Park, Rincon, GA