And Around the Byron Region…

Festival of Camellias – February

The annual Festival of Camellias is a tradition of the American Camellia Society, and special events are held each day in February at Massee Lane Gardens in Fort Valley to celebrate these beautiful blooms at their peak. Festival events include Senior Citizen Days with box lunches, camellia plant sales, a spring fashion show and luncheon, and camellia workshops. Massee Lane Gardens have more than 1,000 varieties of camellias, which may bloom from September through April. (478) 967-2358

Food Truck Fridays

will be held the 2nd Friday of each month from March-November 6:00-9:00 at 401 Main Street in Byron. This will include different activities each month, from live music to Movies on the Lawn. Join us for Family-Friendly Friday nights in Byron!

Community Easter Egg Hunt at North Peach Park on Saturday, March 23.

Join us for Food Trucks, assorted kids activities, and an Easter Egg Hunt!

Byron Welcome Center’s Market Days -
2nd & 4th Saturdays in April & May, September & October

Our Market Days events bring a wide variety of vendors to North Peach Park in Byron from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Cup of Blue: Saturday, April 27th beginning at 6:00 p.m.

Join us to honor our Law Enforcement and their families! There will be food trucks, live music, activities, and evening fireworks.

Georgia Peach Festival – June

The annual week-long Georgia Peach Festival celebrates Byron’s and Peach County’s reputation as Georgia’s premier peach-growing region, and it is the only state-sanctioned food festival. Each June, activities are split between Byron and Fort Valley, attracting around 10,000 visitors to enjoy parades, concerts, arts and crafts, the Miss Georgia Peach pageant, and the World’s Largest Peach Cobbler.
(478) 825-4002

2nd Annual Arts in the Park: Saturday, July 13th from 5:00-8:00.

Join local artists for an evening of fun! LIVE Music, handmade/handcrafted vendors, Food Trucks, activities for the kids.

Byron BBQ Fest: September 27th & 28th.

This year's event will include Brunswick Stew and the Kids Burger Battle.
Byron BBQ Fest Cook Team Application
Byron BBQ Fest Food Vendor Application
Kids Burger Battle Entry Form

Byron's 150th Anniversary Celebration: Saturday, Oct 26. 12:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

(times subject to slight changes) This day will be designated to celebrate our city. We will have daytime fireworks, great LIVE music, activities, contests, and a day full of Family-Friendly Fun. We will close the event with an evening fireworks show.

Nightmare on Main Street – October 31st

Join us for our Annual Nightmare on Main Street trick-or-treat event!

• Rotary Club Costume Contest at 5:30 p.m.
• Trick-or-Treating starts at 6:00 p.m.

This is FAMILY-FRIENDLY fun, so bring the kids and enjoy a fun evening trick-or treating on Main Street in Byron.
(478) 956-2409

Georgia National Fair – October

The Georgia National Fair appeals to everyone with its livestock and horse shows, competitive exhibits, food, midway rides and games, commercial vendors, major concerts, street entertainers, family entertainment, circus, and nightly fireworks. It has been designated a “Top 50 Fair” by Amusement Business magazine and Matt’s Carnival Warehouse.

Byron Christmas Parade - December

Join us for Byron's Christmas Parade! Hosted annually by the Byron Welcome Center on the first Saturday of December. (478) 956-2409