River Town Days, 2008
The Great River Rummage opens Friday afternoon and then again at 7 am on Hatcher Road.
The largest rummage sale in Southwest Georgia draws bargain hunters searching for hidden treasures.
You need to get an early start on Saturday at the Great River Rummage, a huge yard sale along the Flint River. Treasures of every description will be offered by vendors, individuals, churches, schools and other organizations. Info/App for the River Rummage
The Flint River Raft Race will spotlight homemade self-propelled rafts racing on a course in the Earle May Boat Basin. There will be two classes, commercial and non-commercial. All rafts must be homemade and self-propelled (poles, oars, paddlewheels, sails, etc.). Commercial Info and Reg Form, Non-Comm Info and Reg Form
An outdoor boat and ATV show, arts and crafts exhibitors and local entertainment will highlight Saturday’s activities. All ages will enjoy the Early American Family Demonstrations, with demonstrations of soap making, basket weaving and more.
Reed Bingham Wildlife Exhibition and Benny West, well known alligator trapper, will entertain with gator and wildlife demonstrations and educational talks. Benny West has been a Georgia licensed nuisance alligator trapper for over 15 years.
Friday, May 9, 2008
- Great River Rummage Opens
- 6 pm Antique Car Display
- 6:30 pm The Tams
- 8 pm Swingin’ Medallions
Saturday, May 10, 2008
- 7 am Great River Rummage Community Yard Sale
- 9 am Kids Activities Begin
($5 armbands for sale)
- Kids Inflatables
- Rock Climbing Wall
- Obstacle Course
- Pool Slide
- Castle Bounce House
- 9 am - 2 Children's Train Rides
- 9 am Frontier Village with Live Demonstrations
- 9 am Native American Exhibit
- 9 am Boat & ATV display
- 10 am Flint River Raft Race
- 10 am Reed Bingham Wildlife Exhibition opens
- 10 am - 2 Clowns for the Kids
- 10 am - 2 Hands on arts and crafts, Stones and Home Depot
- 10 am - 2 Pony Rides Begin
- 11:30 am Benny West Alligator Exhibition, east of Chamber
- 1 pm Benny West Alligator Exhibition, east of Chamber
- 2 pm Benny West Alligator Exhibition, east of Chamber
