The lively spirit of the midlands is lived out by its people all year around. It's all about fun and fellowship!
Click on the month on the left to view events for all the counties.
"Guysie Mule Roundup" (Bacon County)
Annually on the first weekend in October
"Experience Yesteryear". There will be Cane Grinding/Juice Samples, Sausage Smoking, Log Smokehouse, Old Working Gristmill, Crafts, Food, Souvenirs, Wildlife Trail Rides, Wagon Rides, and much more. Friday is Educational Day and Saturday at 11am is a Mule Show. There is an event admission fee which is nominal. You can camp overnight in RV or tent. Fee charged accordingly. Guysie is located 5 Miles West of Alma on Hwy.32, 19 Miles East of Douglas on Hwy.32
For more information: (912) 632-5570
Hometown Harvest (Coffee County)
October 31st in Atkinson Plaza - Candy and costume
contests for the kids in downtown Douglas. Call (912) 384-5161.
Jeff Davis County Fair (Jeff Davis County)
From rides and entertainment to the grass-covered midway, the Jeff Davis County Fair at the Jeff Davis County Fairgrounds has it all, including live animals, cotton candy, caramel corn, arts and crafts, and plenty of homemade fun and food.
"Taste of Christmas" (Bacon County)
Annually on the 3rd Thursday in November
For more information: (912) 632-5859
"Cruisin' in the Country" (Evans County)
Annually on the 2nd weekend in November
Family friendly bicycle ride, hosting 600 (+) cyclists, offering 4 different ride options (16 mile, 32 mile, 65 mile and 100 mile) through scenic terrain of Evans, Tattnall, Bulloch and Candler Counties. Themed rest stops, entertainment and full for all ages! For more information: (912) 739-1391
National Barbecue Festival (Coffee County)
First Weekend in November - Come for the "Best
of the Best" competition or compete in the "Backyard" or "Open" categories.
The best teams from all over the United Sates and Canada will be there! Not
a cook? You can be a judge of the yearly "People's Choice" competition or
take a look at the wares in the Gigantic Indoor Yard Sale or the Wiregrass
Art Show. For more information, check out www.nationalbbqfestival.com.
Holiday Open House (Coffee County)
Sunday before Thanksgiving - Retailers in downtown
Douglas and beyond decorate their stores and offer special deals on holiday
items. Come get all of your Christmas presetns taken care of early and
enjoy refreshments and entertainment. Call (912) 384-5161.
Farm/City Week (Tattnall County)
Farm/City Week
is a national observance to promote awareness of the relationship between the farming industry and cities. This event begins on the Friday before Thanksgiving and concludes the day before Thanksgiving Day. Different celebration themes are planned each year. For more information, contact Brenda McCumber at the Farm Bureau of Tattnall County at (912) 557-4789.
1890 Homestead Celebration (Jeff Davis County)
From syrup making to old-fashioned church services to cane grinding, the two-day 1890 Homestead Celebration takes a look at life in the last part of the 19th Century.
Annual Tractor Pull (Jeff Davis County)
Located at the Jeff Davis Fairgrounds, kids of all ages will enjoy this entertaining event complemented by food and fun.
Sylvania 's Annual Christmas Extravaganza (Screven County)
Downtown Sylvania , GA
Thursday, December 6th, 2007 from 6-8PM
Pictures with Santa, parade, entertainment, rides, food court, train ride, candlelight vigil
Chamber of Commerce Gala & Auction (Candler County)
Thursday, December 13th, 2007
Come join us for a fun night of socializing and networking. Held annually on the second Thursday in December. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the Chamber office - (912) 685-2159.
Christmas Parade (Bacon County)
Annually on the 1st Saturday in December
For more information: (912) 632-5859
Tour of Homes (Bacon County)
Annually on the 1st Tuesday in December
For more information: (912) 632-5859
Christmas in Claxton (Evans County)
Annually on the 1st Saturday in December.
Fun includes arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, pictures with Santa, Parade of Lights and much more! For more information: (912) 739-1391
Christmas Parade (Coffee County)
First Saturday in December - Douglas's parade is one of
the longest lighted Christmas parades in South Georgia and is part of a full
day of seasonal festivities including Breakfast with Santa. Call (912)
383-0277 for more information.
Christmas Open House (Tattnall County)
First Friday in November - Come explore all the
retailers and from 5pm to 8pm Glennville Merchants & Professionals Association sponsored pancake and sausage supper held at the Glennville Middle School Cafeteria. For information call Pam Waters at 912-654-2515.
Christmas Cobbtown Style (Tattnall County)
First Saturday in December
For information call Mayor Buddy Collins at 912-684-2775.
Reidsville Christmas Festival and Parade (Tattnall County)
November 24, 2007
For information call 912-557-4786.
Manger to Majesty (Tattnall County)
2nd week of December on Monday and Tuesday -Drive through the Reidsville Recreation Department and enjoy a live portrayal of the life of Jesus complete with audio. For information contact Dolores James (912) 557-3422.
Christmas Parade (Jeff Davis County)
Santa and his elves busy themselves along the parade route with floats, bands, live animals, bagpipers, and much more.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration (Evans County)
Annual week-long celebration with a parade on MLK's birthday.
For more information call (912) 739-1391.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade is held in Glennville on the second Saturday in January. (Tattnall County)
Tattnall Productions (Tattnall County) is held the third weekend in January at the Glennville City Auditorium on the campus of the Southeastern Technical College. The professional event showcases talent from all over Tattnall County and the surrounding areas. For information call Nancy Wilson at 912-237-0707 or 912-557-6736 or Marvelle Thompson at 654-3178.
Snipesville New Year's Day Parade (Jeff Davis County)
Fun and festivities ring in the new year.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade (Jeff Davis County)
Celebrating the accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the parade features floats, marching bands, church groups, and much more.
Saddle Sore & Mule Poor Trail Ride (Jeff Davis County)
Sponsored by the Jeff Davis Safe and Sober Committee, participants enjoy fellowship around the campfire on Friday night, and then Saturday is filled with horseback riding along the banks of the Altamaha River at Bullard Creek Wildlife Managment Area, all followed by a chuck wagon lunch.
Another Bloomin' Festival (Candler County)
Downtown Metter, GA
Saturday, March 22, 2008, 8am-5pm
Come join the great family fun and activities throughout the whole day. Easter Egg Hunt, Bike-A-Thon, Poker run, Classic Cars, Flower show, entertainment, food, arts & crafts and much more. Held annually on the Saturday before Easter.
Claxton Rattlesnake Roundup (Evan County)
Annually on the 2nd weekend of March
Attractions include a parade, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, snake milking and handling demonstrations, wildlife exhibits, turkey calling contest, beauty contest and more! For more information, contact the Evans County Wildlife Club, (912) 739-3820.
Battle at Manassas - 3rd weekend in March (Tattnall County)
A Civil War reenactment in Manassas located between Reidsville & Claxton on U.S. Highway 280. Contact Tommy Wallace at 912-557-6649 for questions. www.battleatmanassas.com
Annual Easter Egg Hunt (Tattnall County)
Saturday preceding Easter Sunday at the Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park and staged at the Reidsville Middle School football field including food and refreshments.
For more information, please contact Lenton Brown at (912) 557-1817 or visit this website.
Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale (Jeff Davis County)
Occurring during the second full weekend in March and stretching for nearly 200 miles, the yard sale meanders along the Golden Isles Highway and Peach Blossom Trail (Highway 341) from Culloden to Brunswick.
The Georgia Great Steak Cook-Off Contest (Jeff Davis County)
Participants can test their culinary skills at this annual event where the name says it all. Full of fun, prizes, and good tastes, the event is held in conjunction with a local Georgia-Made, Georgia-Grown Festival.
Peaches to Beaches (Wayne County)
GA's longest yard Sale starts in Culloden, GA and continues through to Brunswick on Hwy 341 – the Golden Isles Parkway. With Wayne situated on Hwy 341 they take advantage of this major tourism event by have sites at Odum, Jesup, Gardi and Mt. Pleasant; with Jesup being the main site. This event attracts vendors from far and wide to sell not only yard sale items but many unique and interesting items. Many antique dealers use this event to find a treasure and many antique sellers use this to offer bargain deals. However, there are many other attractions at the Jesup site, including a band Friday night, and kids activities on Saturday, including a clown, bounce houses, and easter egg hunt this year. In addition to all this there will be a classic car show and the Jesup Police department will have their roll-over and DUI simulators for young and old to experience. So this event will give you the opportunity to find that special something and have fun driving to different sites and communities for this once a year amazing event in Georgia.
For More Information contact the City of Jesup (912) 427-1313
Dogwood Festival (Wayne County)
2008 will be the Dogwood Festival's 31st year and is one of the premier events in Wayne County bringing in vendors from many different States to showcase their talents and crafts. In addition the event features lots of fun and festivities for the whole family including entertainment all day Saturday including live music and dance performances. Rides for the children and other fun activities The Dogwood Festival is also known for its' vast assortment of great food and it a major source of fund raising for many non profit groups and civic clubs. This event is one of the long standing quality events in GA and brings people in from far and wide – many who make this an annual event to attend.
For more information contact Mary Ellen McKenzie (912) 427-7833
"Day of the Child " (Bacon County)
Annually on the 4th Saturday in April
For more information: (912) 632-5859
"Art in the Park " (Bacon County)
Annually on the 5th Saturday in April
For more information: (912) 632-5859
Art on the Plaza (Coffee County)
3rd Saturday in April - Come see arts and crafts in
downtown Douglas. It's a great time to buy something special for your home
or a unique, one-of-a-kind gift. Call (912) 384-5161.
Blueberry Cooking Contest (Bacon County)
Annually on the 4th Saturday in May
For more information: (912) 632-5859
The Glennville Sweet Onion Festival (Tattnall County) features arts, crafts, entertainment, and a wide range of foods celebrating the harvest of the Vidalia Sweet Onion. This festival is held on the second Saturday in May at the State Farmers Market in Glennville. For information, please contact Wayne Dasher at (912) 654-3332 or Pam Waters at (912) 654-2515.
Big Cat Quest (Jeff Davis County)
This “big cat” contest lets anglers try their hand at catching the biggest catfish in our local rivers. Held in conjunction with Bass Pro Shops, fishing has never been so entertaining! Featuring a boatload of prizes and tall fishing tales, the event is held at Town’s Bluff Landing.
Farm-City Day (Jeff Davis County)
Held at the farm of Herman and Corine Sellers, this popular event allows its visitors to savor the simplicity of life on the farm. Young “farmers” can learn all about hogs, digging potatoes, picking peaches, milking cows, and more. A country lunch is also included.
Georgia Blueberry Festival (Bacon County)
Annually on the 1st weekend in June
For more information: (912) 632-5859
Downtown Beach Bash (Coffee County)
2nd Saturday in June - Celebrate summer in downtown
with a great band, vendors, and fun in the sun! For more information call
(912) 384-5161.
The July 4th Celebration and Fireworks is held every year at the Gordonia - Alatamaha State Park in Reidsville. (Tattnall County)
Wiregrass Festival and Hobby Show (Tattnall County)
Held last Saturday in September in Reidsville, Georgia at Gordonia-Alatamaha State Park. Call Greater Tattnall Chamber of Commerce at (912) 557-6323 for more information. wiregrassfestival.com
