Georgia Peach Festival
The Georgia Peach Festival is a fun-filled two-day event where visitors and locals alike come together to honor local peach growers and how they contribute to a thriving economy. This event isn't just unique; it is a terrific way to unite the community and celebrate. The festival was the brainchild of Harold Peavy and underwent a revival in the late 1980s. It is split between Fort Valley and Byron, Georgia, featuring live performances at both venues. The Georgia Peach Festival features a variety of peach-themed dishes presented by food vendors, including the World's Largest Peach Cobbler. Guests enjoy arts and crafts, a kids zone with family-friendly activities, peach-eating contests, a fireworks show, and a parade. The festival is also the venue for the Miss Georgia Peach pageant.
In Fort Valley, the festival is held on June 6-7, 2025.
In Byron, the festival is held on June 14, 2025 (Byron).
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Live music performances by artists throughout all musical genres create a fun and entertaining environment. If you bring your kids, they will love the kids' zone with face painting, bounce houses, and games. The festival parade includes local companies and a marching band with many peach-themed floats. The arts and crafts vendors present stylish products created locally for sale, including fun decor, ornaments, and toys. Visitors can also sample the large-scale peach cobbler baked by a local bakery, and at the end of the event, you'll enjoy a fireworks spectacular.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
Food vendors at the Georgia Peach Festival offer peach-related foods and drinks, including various desserts and popular Southern dishes. There are porta-potties for public use conveniently located throughout the venue.
LOCATION
The Georgia Peach Festival 201 Oakland Heights Parkway Fort Valley, Georgia 31030
LINEUP
The 2025 lineup for the Georgia Peach Festival will be announced soon. For the latest updates, visit the official the event page.
RVING AT THE EVENT
RVing at the Georgia Peach Festival isn't permitted, but there are many RV camping spots within a short commute to the festival. If you haven't purchased your own RV, we have many RV options for every budget.
Here are some local camping recommendations:
Fair Harbor RV Park and Campground has full-service RV sites with 30 or 50-amp electric hookups. The park offers a laundry room, seasonal Saturday breakfast, WiFi, HD cable television, a clubhouse, a pavilion, a general store, and propane access.
Crossroads Travel RV Park has electrical and water hookups in secluded RV sites with breathtaking country views. The park offers WiFi, a laundry room, a puppy park, a swimming pool, and cable TV.
Here are some tips and insights to remember:
If you're traveling with pets, pay attention to the pet policy at your preferred RV resort or park. Follow all pet-related rules and make provisions for your pets, as they aren't permitted at the Georgia Peach Festival.
Abide by the applicable Georgia RV laws. All RVs must be no taller than 13.5 feet and no wider than 8'X6'. All RVs entering Georgia must have a safety chain, flares, reflective signs, a breakaway switch, and fire extinguishers.
Remember that Georgia has an active burn ban from May 1st to Sept. 30th, so you can't start a campfire at most RV resorts, parks, and campgrounds during the dates of the Georgia Peach Festival.
WHERE TO STAY
If you aren't traveling with an RV or just want a change of pace, several local hotels offer terrific accommodations for all your traveling companions. Here are a few of your recommendations:
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Fort Valley offers cozy beds with contemporary furnishings to provide you with a comfortable stay. The hotel amenities include free WiFi and parking, coffee makers, early check-in, RV parking, a laundry facility, and rollaway beds or cribs as needed.
Holiday Inn Express & Suites has well-appointed guestrooms with beautiful furnishings and ample space for you to relax and unwind. The hotel amenities include a pool, a fitness center, free coffee, daily complimentary breakfast, on-site parking, and free WiFi.
HOW TO GET THERE
From Atlanta: Head southwest toward Capital Square Southwest. Turn left onto Capital Square Southwest. Turn right onto Capitol Avenue Southwest. Turn right onto GA-154 West/Memorial Drive Southwest. Turn left onto Washington Street Southwest. Use the left two lanes to take the ramp onto I-76/I-85 South. Merge onto I-75 South/I-85 South. Keep left to continue on I-75 South, following signs for International Airport/Macon. Use the right two lanes to turn slightly right onto I-475 South. Merge onto I-75 South. Take exit 149 toward Byron/Fort Valley. Turn right onto GA-49 South/GA-540. Continue to follow GA-49 South. Turn left onto Commercial Heights. Continue onto Oakland Heights Parkway. The Georgia Peach Festival will be on the left.
PARKING
It's best to park your RV at your camping site and drive your car to the festival. However, you can park an RV at stores that are open 24 hours in Georgia and drive to the festival from there.
TICKETS & PRICING
The Georgia Peach Festival is free to the public.
WRAP UP
The Georgia Peach Festival is a fun country festival held over three days. You'll enjoy delicious peach-infused desserts and Southern cuisines while watching live musical performances, playing games with the kids, and meeting new friends. Stay updated about the event by visiting the the event page or follow the festival on Facebook.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page .
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