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Members' Jam, often with the festival's featured artists. Scheduled for September 22 - 25, 2022, GABBAfest organizers are expecting an estimated 400 - 500 attendees in Macon for the weekend. Steven Fulbright, Visit Macon's Vice President of Sales and Services, said that based on previous GABBAfest data, the event has a return on community investment – particularly on Macon's economy. "People from outside the Macon area with disposable income come here and stay for a longer than average period of time and spend money on things like tourism and dining," he explained. GABBAfest recently moved from the Douglass Theatre to The Grand Opera House. The 2020 festival was cancelled due to COVID-19, and last year's restrictions made it difficult for travel, so the family reunion spirit at this year's event will be at an all-time high. With pride and admiration in her voice, Pinkston said, "The love of the music brings people together. It's all about the music. It warms my heart to see all these people come from all over the world to celebrate with us. We are on Holy Ground here!" To learn more about and get engaged with GABBA, you can visit their website at GABBAfest.org and fill out a membership form. GABBAfest is open to the public, and tickets and weekend ticket packages can be purchased online. GABBAFest 2022 Schedule SEPT. 22 - 25, 2022 FRIDAY, SEPT. 23 AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE: The Danielle Nicole Band; Heather Gillis with Wolf Twins opens. SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 AT THE BIG HOUSE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND MUSEUM: The GABBA Members Jam, hosted by Restless Natives. SATURDAY, SEPT. 24 AT THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE: Brother & Sister featuring Vaylor and Melody Trucks; Parts & Labor opens. SUNDAY, SEPT. 25 AT THE BIG HOUSE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND MUSEUM: The Sunday Hangover featuring Restless Natives and Dave Cole's All Star Band. ABOVE: GABBA MEMBERS PLAY THE MEMBER'S JAM AT THE BIG HOUSE GABBAFEST 2018. 110 maconmagazine.com | JUNE/JULY 2022 Excellence in Education, Since 1903 St. Peter Claver Catholic School 133 Ward Street, Macon 478.743.3985 spccatholicschool.org