Georgia Strawberry Festival happening this weekend, featuring new event

Event organizer Nicole Acree says this event is free and open to the community.

REYNOLDS, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – The annual Georgia Strawberry Festival is happening this weekend and there is a new event for attendees.

Event organizer Nicole Acree says this event is free and open to the community. The festival is April 25-26 in Reynolds.

On April 25, there will be a gospel concert and picnic at Julian Knight Park. The event begins at 6 p.m.

There will be concession stands at the event selling BBQ plates, hotdogs, and strawberry shortcake.

On April 26, the festival will have events from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will also be free public transit from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Acree says events include:

  • Arts & 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
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