National Grits Festival

Second Saturday in April
Warwick, GA
(229) 535-6256 or (904) 214-4504
Click the link for more information and the current application: gritsfest.com/
The National Grits Festival is back!  After several years without the festival, it’s back and will be held on April 8th in Downtown Warwick.  Activities include the grits cook off, grits eating contest, parade, and the grits pit.  To be a sponsor, vendor, or participate in the cook off, contact Lechia at 229-535-6256 or Doug at 904-214-4504.

City of Sylvester Christmas Parade

Sylvester GA
(229) 776-8505 or (229)-430-7735​ 
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“Share the Gift of Christmas” Parade starts at 6:00 pm and there will be entertainment at the Train Depot on Front Street afterward. Santa will also be there to take pictures. The parade is sponsored by the City of Sylvester, The Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Enhancement.
​Click the link for more information and the current parade application application:  www.cityofsylvester.com/

Night Out Against Crime

First Friday of August
Sylvester, GA
(229) 776-8500
Find out who is protecting you, and how you can protect yourself. Community involvement connecting, communicating, and collaborating with local law enforcement for a crime free place to call home. Hosted by the Sylvester Police Department, with many area law enforcement and civic organizations participating.

Kids Day in the Park

TC Jeffords Park
Sylvester, GA​
​Join the Men United Club for their Kids Day in the Park! This fantastic event includes free food, games, and music. It is a day for all age groups to come together and have a fun time.

100 Mile Peanut Pickin Yard Sale

Second Saturday of October
Sylvester, GA
​(229) 776–7718
The 100 Mile Peanut Pickin Yard Sale Committee is excited to announce its very first annual 100 Mile Yard Sale that will start in Cordele and end in Quitman. The event begins at 8:00AM and end at 6:00PM. We invite you and your church family, social club, or organization to participate. For more information please visit: www.100MilePeanutPickinYardsale.com

BFHS Bark in the Park Festival

September 
Sylvester, GA
(229) 777-7774
The Bark in the Park Festival includes a variety of canine competitions, demos, contests, pet health screenings, rescue groups, pet related exhibitors, food vendors and more! www.BFHSBarkInThePark.com

GA Peanut Festival, Pageant, 5K & More

Third Saturday of October
Sylvester, GA
(229) 776-6657
Takes place the third weekend in October. Activities include one of the largest parades in the Southeast and a beauty pageant with up to 100 contestants. Craftsmen from all over the state showcase their creations. Most importantly, you’ll experience peanut treats to delight everyone in the family. GPS Directions: 301 E. Franklin Street, Sylvester, GA 31791. For applications and more information please visit: GaPeanutFestival.org

Sip & Strolls/Concert Series

Various Dates
Sylvester, GA
(229) 773-7716
​The City of Sylvester hosts two annual Sip & Strolls. One is hosted in May and the other in November. The November Sip & Stroll is in conjunction with the City of Sylvester's Christmas Open House. Various Sip & Strolls are hosted throughout the year as well. The City of Sylvester also has a concert series that showcases different artists throughout the year.

Annual Car Show

Fourth Saturday in April
Sylvester, GA
(229) 776-7718
Sylvester's Annual Car Show event takes place the fourth Saturday in April. This is a collaborative event between the Car Show Committee, The City of Sylvester, DDA, Mainstreet, Worth County Schools, and the Chamber of Commerce. This is a car, truck, and bike show. 

Business Expo/Job Fair

Sylvester, GA
(229) 776-7718
The Business Expo is a chance for you to network, learn more about local businesses, promote job opportunities, and more! This is an opportunity for businesses to advertise their job postings and for potential employees to see who is hiring in their area or to just see what Worth County has to offer. If you would like to learn more or are a business that would like to register, please call the number above or email us at info@swcountychamber.com

Fireworks and Celebration

July
​Sylvester, GA
(229) 776-7718
Sylvester's Annual Fireworks Celebration is hosted annually in July at the H. H. Woolard Center. This event has activities such as fireworks, a concert, and multiple vendors.

Sylvester Swine Festival

August
Sylvester, GA
(229) 773-7716
The Sylvester Swine Festival is a Georgia BBQ Association sanctioned event. This is a chance for you to showcase your BBQ skills while enjoying a free concert! Click here to apply. If you have any more questions, please call the number above or email ksingletary@cityofsylvester.com