Thursday, August 27, 2026, 1pm-4pm

The Happening Information Fair, held every fall on the VSU front lawn, is an opportunity for students to have fun in the South Georgia outdoors while learning more about what our community has to offer. The Happening is also an opportunity for local businesses, nonprofits, and religious and civic organizations to introduce themselves to thousands of students, face to face, at one time, in one location.

Exhibitors host fun activities, offer free food samples and giveaways to get students’ attention. The Happening is a great opportunity to advertise employment and opportunities, interest students in community service activities, and tell them all about your products and services.

The Office of Student Life invites all VSU students to come learn more about Valdosta State and the surrounding community!  Enjoy music, free food, games, and plenty of giveaways!!

Registration will close on August 14th at 3:00pm. 

Community Groups and Businesses Register Here

Exhibitor Information:

Check-in: Exhibitor check-in is 10:30am—12:30pm at the Information Tent. Please do not arrive before 10:30am. Set-up should be complete by 1pm. Bring door prizes to Check-in. Please do not leave or begin dismantling your booth before the end of the event. Be sure to police your booth area, pick up trash, etc.

Parking: There is no parking available on campus for community exhibitors. You will be required to have someone to drop you off at the Load In/Out point between 10:30am and 12:30pm in order to have your booth setup by 1pm. You will also be required to have someone to pick you up at the Load In/Out point after the event ends at 4pm. See Event Map for more details.

Event DJ: A DJ/Emcee will play music and make official announcements from the stage, including prize winners, general information, and safety announcements.

Restrictions: No selling, fundraising, or credit card sign-ups are permitted. The use of all forms of tobacco products and devices is prohibited on the VSU campus. No alcoholic beverages are permitted. Activities at your booth must not interfere with neighboring exhibitor booths or attendees’ ability to hear announcements made from the Event Stage.

In past years, Exhibitors have:
  • Offered door prizes or held drawings at their booth (winners announced from the stage!)
  • Set-up displays and demonstrations of products and services
  • Distributed free food and beverage samples (always popular!)
  • Hosted attention-getting games and activities; given away coupons, promotional items
  • Brought a canopy/tent for shade and a cooler for beverages or snacks (It’s August in Valdosta!)


Questions? Please contact the VSU Office of Student Life at 229-333-5674.