HOME TO THE FAMOUS PINEAPPLE DREAM CAKE. A MUST WHEN YOU VISIT GEE'S BEND. MAY DAY IS A HUGE EVENT ,ALWAYS THE FIRST SATURDAY IN MAY. Come sit with Tinnie Pettway, Quilter, Story Teller and Gees Bend 's first self published author of the book The Gees Bend Experience, where she shares her poems, tidbits and short stories about life in the Bend. At the mercantile store you will find farm fresh vegetables, fruits in season, cold drinks, water, snacks, etc. Homemade preserves, candy when available and more. Gees Bend Quilts And Souvenirs