Events & Schedule
Four days of faith, food, and family — June 9–12, 2026 in Thomasville, Georgia. Here’s everything you need to know.
Dates
June 9–12, 2024
Thursday through Sunday
Location
Thomasville, Georgia
Thomas County
Duration
4 Days
of faith, food & family
Where We Gather
Hopkins Fellowship Center
1203 Crowley Road
Thomasville, GA 31757
Thu · Fri · Sat · Sun
Thomasville YMCA
416 Clay St.
Thomasville, GA 31757
Saturday
Springhill Missionary Baptist Church
4293 Hall Road
Thomasville, GA 31757
Sunday
Main Venue
Hopkins Fellowship Center
Packing Guide
What to Bring
Reunion T-shirt
Wear it Saturday at the picnic
Swimwear & towel
For the YMCA family picnic
Comfortable shoes
Walking between venues
Camera / phone
Capture every moment
Medications
Heat can be intense in July
Light rain jacket
Georgia summers can surprise
Cash / Venmo
For T-shirt walk-ups & donations
Lawn chairs
Great for the outdoor picnic
Day-by-Day Schedule
Click a day tab to see the full program. Use “Add to Calendar” on any event to save it to your phone.
Thursday
June 9, 2026
Arrival Day & Welcome
Family members arriving from across the country. Food will be served throughout the day. Come early, settle in, and reconnect with family you haven't seen in years.
Activities & Events
From Friday’s fish fry to Sunday’s closing dinner — every moment is designed to bring the family together.
Friday Morning
Family Brunch
A sit-down brunch hosted by the Ananias Hopkins Jr. family — home-cooked dishes, stories, and the kind of food that only family can make.
Friday Evening
Fish Fry
A classic Southern fish fry co-hosted by four family lines. Fried fish, sides, and fellowship under the Georgia sky.
Saturday
Family Picnic & Swimming
The main event — hosted by the Gilbert Hopkins descendants at the Thomasville YMCA. Picnic, pool time, lawn games, and group photos. Wear your shirt!
Saturday
Family Photos
Group photos for individual branches and the full family. A tradition that captures who we are at each reunion — for the memory books and the walls.
Saturday Afternoon
Business Meeting
The family gathers to discuss reunion matters, present acknowledgements, and recognize special members. All family are encouraged to attend.
Sunday Morning
Sunday Worship Service
Morning worship at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church led by Pastor Rev. Justin Johnson — the spiritual heart of our reunion weekend.
Sunday Afternoon
Family Dinner
The closing celebration. A full family dinner sponsored by Rev. E.H. Hopkins at Hopkins Fellowship Center — one last meal, one last embrace.
Throughout the Weekend
Music & Fellowship
Music, laughter, and catching up woven through every event. Bring your instruments, your voices, and your willingness to dance.
Travel & Lodging
Thomasville is a small, welcoming city in southwest Georgia. Hotels are clustered close together and all venues are within a short drive.
Where to Stay
Hotel Recommendations
Best Western Plus Thomasville Inn & Suites
Recommended — newer property
- Free breakfast
- Outdoor pool
- Pet friendly
- Near venues
Days Inn by Wyndham Thomasville
Budget-friendly option
- Affordable rates
- Close to downtown
- Free parking
Quality Inn Thomasville
Close to reunion venues
- Continental breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Near YMCA
Hampton Inn Thomasville
Comfortable mid-range stay
- Free breakfast
- Fitness center
- Modern rooms
Most hotels and motels in Thomasville are within close vicinity of each other and all reunion venues.
By Air
Nearest Airports
Tallahassee Regional Airport
Tallahassee, FL
~45 min south
Southwest Georgia Regional
Albany, GA
~55 min north
Valdosta Regional Airport
Valdosta, GA
~1 hr east
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Intl
Atlanta, GA
~3 hrs north
By Road
Driving Directions
Destination: Thomasville, GA 31757 — use GPS for turn-by-turn directions.
Travel Together
Rideshare & Carpool Signup
Traveling from the same city? Sign up to coordinate a carpool with other family members heading to Thomasville. We’ll match you up via email before the reunion.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you arrive. Can’t find your answer? Email us directly.