62nd Annual Georgia Peanut Festival in Sylvester Friday and Saturday

SYLVESTER, Ga. – According to their website, the 62nd Annual Georgia Peanut Festival is both a celebration as well as a “THANK YOU” to the community and most importantly, local farmers. It is held at T.C. Jeffords Park near downtown Sylvester on the 3rd Saturday of every October!

The fun begins Friday with the golf tournament at 1:00 p.m.,followed by Dallas Rodgers live at Jeffords Park at 7:30. Activities include one of the largest parades in the Southeast and craftsmen from all over the state showcasing their creations. Most importantly, you’ll experience peanut treats to delight everyone in the family.

Everyone is invited for this day full of southern food, fun, and entertainment with fun for the entire family, including the free Percy’s Peanut Patch for the little ones. Celebrate one of the largest industries in Georgia, right here in the Peanut Capital of the World!

The Georgia Peanut Festival Parade is a beloved tradition featuring decorated floats, marching bands, community groups, and local businesses all making their way through the heart of downtown Sylvester. Lineup at 9:00 a.m. The parade is at 10:00 a.m. Percy’s Peanut Patch is open on Saturday, from noon until 3:00 p.m. at the corner of Westberry Street and Willingham Street, behind Northside Baptist Church.