National Grits Festival

Second Saturday in April
Click the link for more information and the current application: gritsfest.com/

• Warwick GA

Lechia 229-535-6256 or Doug 904-214-4504
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

​  Click the link for more information and the current parade application application:  www.cityofsylvester.com/

• Sylvester GA
• (229) 776-8505 or (229)-430-7735

“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.

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.

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

100 Mile Peanut Pickin Yard Sale

• Second Saturday of October
• Sylvester GA

Sylvester-Worth County Chamber of Commerce (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

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. Did you know that every jar of Peter Pan peanut butter is made in Sylvester, GA? GSP Directions: 301 E. Franklin Street, Sylvester, GA 31791. For applications and more information please visit: GaPeanutFestival.org

Downtown Sylvester Farmers’ Market

• May – Nov
• Sylvester GA
• 229-776-8505

Takes place every Saturday from 8:00a – 1:00p at the Train Depot. Come find an assortment of goods sold by local area vendors including things such as fresh produce, locally made sauces, goat milk products, potted plants, honeys, and more. On a specially selected Saturday each month, entertainment and area artists also join the fun, so check back often! For further information contact the Market Manager at 229-776-8505 or visit www.SylvesterFarmersMarket.com