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April Fool's Rod Run April 2008- The biggest annual event in Waycross, the April Fool's Rod Run brings in thousands of all ages. Everything from Model T's to foreign sports cars can be seen at this show. Over 500 cars, trucks, vans, and motorcycles are brought in every year to be part of this weekend event. For information on vehicle registration or vendors, please contact Jean McCarty at 912-265-2511, Fax 912-285-2511, or visit their website at www.aprilfoolsrodrun.com. |
| Swamp Fest - April 4&5, 2008 - This event will begin with a parade, concert and street dance on Friday, April 4th. There will be children's games, a petting zoo, arts & crafts, great southern cooking, live theater, a beauty pageant, and more! Saturday concert will feature the "Swinging Medallions" performing in Downtown Waycross. For more information, contact Regina at 912-283-2112, or visit www.swampfest.us for more information. |
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30TH Annual Okefenokee Swamp Run 1OK - March 2008, 9:00 a.m. Waycross, GA, To be held at the Laura S. Walker State Park located 8 miles east of Waycross on State HWY 177 which runs between US 1 (Jacksonville HWY) and US 84 (Brunswick HWY). Entry Fees – 10K: $10 pre-registration/$13 race day. (Separate entry form for 1-mile Fun Run.) Race Information Contact - Contact Ron Crosby at 912-282-0703 or Ken McQuaig at 912-285-7748 or e-mail rdcrosby@wayxcable.com. Pick up entry forms at Waycross YMCA on Plant Avenue, Waycross Journal-Herald, Okefenokee Technical College or Powerhouse Gym. |
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Shriner's All-night Gospel Sing – June 2008 -This all-night gospel sing is filled with talent from all over the Southeast. Sing will feature the KINGSMEN, BRIAN FREE & ASSURANCE, DOVE BROTHERS, THE MIKE BOWLING GROUP, GOSPEL ENFORCERS, & TALENT SEARCH WINNERS Ware County Middle School is this year’s event location. For more information call 941-756-6942 or visit www.billbaileyconcerts.com. Tickets $13 advance, $15 day of sing, Children under 12 - FREE |
| Jaycee's Fourth of July Celebration - July 4, 2008 - Every year, on the 4th of July, the Waycross Jaycee's celebrate with music, food, and fireworks at Memorial Stadium, located on US 1/Memorial Drive. People from all over the area come to enjoy live entertainment and activities for the whole family at the stadium. The grand finale of the evening is a fireworks show usually beginning around 9pm. The fireworks display can be seen from almost anywhere in town if you happen to be passing through. |
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Twin Oaks Bluegrass Convention - September 6-8, 2007- Flat Top Travelers host Bluegrass Convention outside Hoboken, GA, at Twin Oaks Park. Thurs. will feature Gospel music and Bluegrass artists from Missouri to Florida will be performing Fri. and Sat. 3-Day passes are available. Twin Oaks also has over 875 RV hook-ups on-site. Contact I. W. Crews, at (912) 458-2365, for more information or visit www.twinoakspark.com |
| Okefenokee Agricultural Fair - October 2-6, 2007 - Midway rides, local entertainment, concessions, games, livestock shows, petting zoo, and many more exciting events. To be held at the Waycross Exchange Club Fair Grounds. Admission fee daily, ride rates vary. For more information contact the Waycross Exchange Club at 912-283-7617. |
| Laura S Walker State Park Annual Fall Festival, October 20, 2007, 6:00 PM until 9:00PM Games, Hayrides, Refreshments, a Campfire, A Scary Story, and much more! To be held at Laura S Walker State Park for more information call 912-287-4900. Charge is normal park admission. |
| Oak Street Festival - November 3, 2007 - Concert, Basketball Tournament, Food vendors, and Art & Craft Vendors. A Day of Fun for the entire family. For more information contact Carlos Nelson at 912-287-0588. Or view their website at www.oakstreetfest.com |
| Waycross Main Street Christmas Parade - Thursday, December 6, 2007 - In Waycross, Santa comes to town on a big red fire truck and each year we celebrate his arrival with a huge parade through Historic Downtown. The parade includes the familiar faces of the Pogo Possum, Chic-Fil-A Cow, Shoney Bear, and of course the sounds of the Ware County High School Golden Gator Marching Band. Bring your jackets and enjoy watching the beautifully decorated floats made by our local business and churches, leading up to the children's favorite... Santa on the big red fire truck! Parade will Begin at 6:30pm.For more information contact the Waycross Main Street at 912-283-7787. |
| Waresboro Mudbog - Monthly Event, "Nascar - 500 miles in 3 hours, NHRA - 1/4 mile in 3 seconds, Waresboro Mudbog - 200 feet...if you're lucky!" is the motto of this sporting event. Trucks and Rail Cars from all over South Georgia and North Florida come to Waresboro on the 3rd Saturday of each month to race on a dual track. One side is flat for consistency racing; the other is deep with mud for some intense bogging. Gates open at 2pm, race begins at 4pm. Concessions are served on both sides of the track. |