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Planning a trip to the Boro?  Or just looking for a spur-of-the-moment good time?  Whether you’re coming with a few friends or the whole family, it’s easy to fill a day or weekend with fun.  We’ve put together a few tour itineraries to get you started.  And if you’re convention or group is looking for something special?  Just ask us!

Enjoy the many down home festivals of our region!

Another Bloomin’ Festival in Metter.  Enjoy spring blossoms and fun the weekend before Easter. For information, call (912) 685-2159.

Peanut Festival in Brooklet. A parade, race, dancing in the streets, plus food, crafts and fun. Late summer. For information, visit brookletpeanutfestival.com.

Kiwanis Ogeechee Fair in Statesboro. Six days of rides, animals, a Heritage Village, crafts and food. October. For information, www.kiwanisogeecheefair.org

Cotton Pickin’ Harvest Festival in Statesboro. A celebration of our heritage with food, music, activities for the family. Held in October. For information, call 912-764-5637.

Grape Stomp Festival and Muscadine Festival, Meinhardt Vineyards, Statesboro.  See how wine is made, September. For information, call 912-839-2458.

Catface Turpentine Festival, Portal. Step back into yesteryear and learn turpentine making, enjoy pioneer games, rides and food.  Autumn.  For information, visit http://portalheritagesociety.org/about.html

Statesboro Kiwanis Rodeo.   A weekend of wild west rodeo action.  For information, visit www.statesbororodeo.com