Georgia Strawberry Festival brings a great group of people together for a wonderful annual event celebrating hometown values and of course strawberries.

Festival Event Includes:
Arts and Craft
Food Vendors
Parade
Strawberry Patch
Antique Tractor Show
5K Race
Weenie Dog Race
Pet Parade Costume Contest
Fire Truck Pull
Strawberry Pie Eating Contest
Free Kids Activities
Music
Petting Zoo
Free admissions

Schedule:

8:00 a.m: 17th Annual Taylor County Race for Literacy 5K
Location: Reynolds Ball Park, Intersection of S Liberty St and S Boundary St, Reynolds, GA 31076
Lace up your running shoes and support literacy in our community! The 17th Annual Taylor County Race for Literacy 5K is happening on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Reynolds Ball Park in Reynolds, GA. This event is part of the 2025 Run and See Georgia Grand Prix Series and the Macon Tracks Club’s OrthoGeorgia Race Series.

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Georgia Strawberry Festival Art Competition
Calling all young artists in Georgia The 2025 Georgia Strawberry Festival Art Competition is open for submissions! This is your chance to showcase your creativity and celebrate our state’s love for strawberries through art.

Location:
Participating schools across Georgia
Homeschoolers and individual drop-offs: Flint Energies, 3 S. Macon St., Reynolds, GA

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10:00 a.m: Sweetest Pet Parade
It’s time to showcase your furry friends at the Sweetest Pet Parade on April 26, 2025, during the Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds, GA

Parade Details:
Costume Theme: Dress your pets in fun, strawberry-themed costumes! Costumes must be safe, comfortable, and non-restrictive.
Participation Rules:
Pets must be on a leash or in a suitable carrier.
Pets must be in good health and current on vaccinations.
Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.
Pets must be handled by the registered owner or a designated handler during the event.

Parade Start Location: Calhoun Street near the First Baptist Church by the red light in downtown Reynolds
Prize Ceremony Location: Main Gazebo on William Wainwright Street

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Georgia Strawberry Festival Grand Parade
Line-Up: Begins at 9:30 AM for judging
Awards Announced at 10:45 AM at Julian Knight Park Gazebo
Join us for the Georgia Strawberry Festival Grand Parade, featuring festive floats, creative costumes, and community spirit.
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Get Ready to Sway and Stomp
The Georgia Strawberry Festival is bringing live music to the Main Street Stage at the gazebo on William Wainwright Street—and you don’t want to miss this. Kilby Kirksey takes the stage at 11 AM, delivering a soulful mix of Southern blues and country that’ll have you tapping your boots and singing along. With performances all over the state, she’s no stranger to putting on an unforgettable show.
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12:00 p.m: The Berry Best Spelling Bee
Presented by Taylor County Family Connections in collaboration with the Georgia Strawberry Festival
Join us for an exciting Spelling Bee competition as part of the Georgia Strawberry Festival! Test your spelling skills and compete for amazing prizes.

Eligibility
Students in 1st to 4th grade
Capacity: Limited to the first 30 registrants per grade – Register early.
Location: Flint Auditorium, Reynolds, Georgia

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1:00 p.m: Join us at the Georgia Strawberry Tee Off in Reynolds, Georgia. Grab a partner for this two-person scramble and compete for fantastic prizes.
Including: First and Second Place Teams in Each Flight
Longest Drive
Closest to the Pin Entry is just $50 per person, which includes two mulligans each.
Limited to 44 participants, so secure your spot today
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1:00 p.m: Creature Feature - Free Wildlife Show
Join us at the Georgia Strawberry Festival for an exciting and educational wildlife show presented by Creature Feature. This Free interactive experience brings you up close with amazing animals while learning about their habitats, behaviors, and conservation. Meet incredible wildlife up close, fun for all ages - Perfect for families! Learn from experts about the importance of conservation and enjoy the rest of the Georgia Strawberry Festival with food, vendors, and entertainment.
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Berry Sweet Dress-Up Showcase - Free Entry
Get ready to dress to impress at the Georgia Strawberry Festival’s Berry Sweet Dress-Up Showcase.
Show off your strawberry-inspired style! Whether you’re a kid, teen, adult, or part of a fun group, we want to see your most creative, berry-themed costumes take the stage. From farm-fresh fashion to sweet strawberry styles, this is your time to shine!

Categories:
Children (0-12 years)
Teens (13-18 years)
Adults (19+ years)
Group (Any combination of ages)

Awards and Prizes
Think your look is the berry best? Judges will score based on creativity, craftsmanship, theme relevance, and presentation! Prizes will be awarded for top costumes in each category, plus special awards like:
Most Creative
Best Use of Theme
Best Craftsmanship
People’s Choice Award (audience vote!)

Location: The Gazebo on William Wainwright Street
Check-in: 1:30 PM
Showtime: 2:00 PM

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2:30 p.m: Calling All Weenie Dogs
Get ready for the 8th Annual Weenie Dog Race at the Georgia Strawberry Festival—a crowd-favorite event perfect for dog lovers of all ages.
Only Dachshunds or Dachshund mixes are allowed to compete, and each pup will race in heats with the winners advancing to the championship. Prizes include trophies for the top three racers, so bring your fastest (and cutest) furry friend.

Location: Behind First Baptist Church
Entry Fee: $15.00 per dog

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Step Back In Time At The Tractor Parade and Show
Experience the charm of vintage and antique tractors at the Georgia Strawberry Festival

Parade begins at 10:00 a.m (Lineup starts at 9:30 a.m)
Lineup on Calhoun Street, Reynolds, GA
Tractor Show at Julian Knight Park

Join us as these beautifully restored tractors roll through the streets of Reynolds. After the parade, explore the Tractor Show at Julian Knight Park, where you can admire these machines and their history up close.

Free for all ages
Fun, nostalgia, and a day to remember.

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