Events

Ending our Bicentennial with excitement of  Christmas in Roberta — “Spreading joy to the World” December 9, 2023

200 Year Celebration ends with Christmas in Roberta… an all day celebration beginning in Roberta  beginning with “Merry Market”

in the Park 9 am tp 3:30! there is Lots More! A day full of fun for the entire day of family fun!

 The Bicentennial will wrap as and will look  to the future generations to celebrate 250, We have a whole year ahead so look for a book,  coins and hats, time Capsule and a reminder…this county is 200 years young with history since before it was a named one of Georgia’s counties. Be proud to live in this wonderful county vested in history books with many firsts! Our Celebration ends December 9, 2023…more to come from Crawford County as it ends it’s Bicentennial in style with “Spreading Joy to the World”.

Here is what you have coming up-on December 9, 2023: Celebration of year and time

Christmas in our town of Roberta

December the 9th 2023

9 AM-3:30   /  MERRY MARKET

3:30 PM-4:30 PM- CRAWFORD COUNTY MIDDLE – HIGH SCHOOL DRAMA TEAM PREFROMANCE

4:30 PM –PARADE

5:PM -VISIT WITH SANTA AND KIDS ACTIVITIES

6:30 PM – LIVE NATIVITY

7:00 PM CHRISTMAS CONCERT 

THEN ALL THE CHILDREN OF ALL AGES WILL HAVE A SWEET SLEEP DREAMING OF THE CHRISTMAS DAY TO COME AND WHAT WILL BE BENEATH THE BEAUTIFUL CHISTMAS TREE AND THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY. OH THE WONDERS OF CHRISTMAS!

These were the people work to give all of a Bicentennial to remember

Richard Hatcher – President

Terry Howard -Vice President

Troy Cook-Financial Director

Barbara Cook-Treasurer

Patti Temple-Secretary

Our members who are in the planning include: Commissioner Jackie McGowen, Frankie McAfee, Jim Bennett, Tisa Horton, Stephanie Harris, Tom Pressley, and Mathew Smith. All are welcome and encouraged to come join us to plan and execute the week-long celebration of what we know of as Crawford County, Georgia.

Artists among us! Some in hand work, artist with the words and even scupting

Quilts are treasured, especially when hand crafted as Diane Dye will tell you.

Regarding those in our community who are gifted in the arts like the following four people, we have many more who have talents by pen or pen and pencils with splashes of paint and hues as well. Let us know at the Chamber and we will show you off in Did you know about this?

Victoria Simmons, has produced two books. Vanish Towns Remembered in Crawford and Peach County. A good read for history preservation and to sit back and read the romantics of the past. The towns gone are still remembered in many history books, however, Simmons researched and found old photos of towns in the book. Her research added to the lesson in history of the towns in Crawford and Peach County that have vanished but still are remembered. Here second book is written by hearts following and here ministry…Day at a time with God. Those readers who have purchased the book have turned the book into a read until finished… instead of one day at a time.

Three Authors-three different audiences

Tony Byram, a retired educator and coach, has written a book entitled Gametime.  In his book, Tony presents a fictional account of what the outcome might be if the ten best teams of his career were to compete against one another. Each team is described in detail and the outcomes are based on real life statistics and individual talents. Twenty-one of his thirty-six years of coaching were spent in Crawford County.  The players come alive and they get their chance to shine once again years after hanging up their cleats.  Many players are named in the book.

Stephen (Steve) Davis, a retired banker, penned a collection of stories, jokes and anecdotes. The stories may be humorous, but all teach “life lessons”.  The expression “Boomer Boys” refers to the generation that was born post WWII.  Many of the characters in the book are kin to the author and many are friends and acquaintances, so the author’s experiences are related to real people. Steve did not want to lose the stories, so he began writing them down some thirty years ago.  He does a great job of passing the stories on.

David Hunt, a retired educator, writes children’s books about dogs.  The main character is a Maltese-Yorkie named Sweet Willie McDuffie. During trips to the veterinarian, when Wilie was a puppy, David would make up songs about Willie, which resulted in the song “Sweet Willie McDuffie” and that’s when the author decided to write a book. Two Willie McDuffie books have been published: “Willie Takes the High Road” and “The Furry Worrier”. The stories are about bullying and worry.

Norma Jeanne Trammell, an artist in her own right, does a wonderful job of illustrating The Willie McDuffie books.  She once taught the fourth grade and kindergarten in Crawford County.  She presently resides in Monticello, GA.  Visit her website at www.normajeantrammellart.com.

There are many others out there who gifted artists are let us see some of your works! See our quilters and our other artists at the Georgia Jug Fest where artistry is celebrated. The art of professional horse riding is an old form of horse riding sitting upon a trained horse. 

Many artists are among the many in our city and county who pick up a brush and begin to paint a portrait or outdoor scene. Potters like Shelby West, Stephen Johnson and Pam Perry and more coming up and out of our schools, taught to produce their own artistic offering to the public.  You will see the results at the annual Georgia Jug Festival and Old Knoxville Days, held in May each year. Celebrate the artists we have in our community.

Georgia Jug Festival
                     “for the love of mud”

See you May 18, 2024!For the love of Mud!

The Kiln at Knoxville Bottom will be Saturday May 13 by Stephen Johnson and Shelby West. Shelby will be putting some of his talent in the kiln and selling them at Georgia Jug Festival May 20th. Both you men have been involved with potter for many years. Many thanks to these local students who have been with the Jug Fest since it was a very young years…Little Brown Jug Fest was Shelby Wests first demonstration and sales. Stephen followed with his students on the field and his own creations. Pottery Lives in Crawford for the love of mud!

Look for our Festival Card brochure and come festival with us

For the Love Of Mud

Check out the growing list of Sponsors we also have Crawford Family Medicine  and Knoxville Store and both are Silver supporters. We thank all the many people who assist in some way to make Georgia Jug Fest Fun! Check out the Chamber Facebook for updates and Facebook Ads! For the love of mud! Come Festival with us May 20, 2023! at the 17th Georgia Jug Festival. Visit www.GeorgiaJugFestival.org 

No Admission and Free Parking —save you money to by from our Pottery and Art Vendors …that will be more fun!

“for the love of mud!”       

The West Memorial Birdhouse Contest will be on display at the Harris Arena with our CCHS Art Show.

As Always!…It is Free Admission, Free Parking and Free enjoyment for the family unless you choose to purchase from our many pottery and craft vendors we plan to have. Children’s Little Brown Jug area will be filled with old time events, pottery and craft making and so much more!  Come have Fun on May 20, 2023

Crawford County Historical Society, Jug Fest 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run

8th Annual GA JugFest 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

May 20, 2023 Knoxville, Georgia

Lunch and Learn  held at Musella Baptist Church, Musella, Georgia 2023. Potters, Arts and Crafts available for your shopping needs! Stephen  Johnson, Shelby West, Jon and Constance Brinley, Derrek Bellflower, Kris Robson, just to name a few.  Kiln will be fired on May 13 and many items will be ready to sell including Johnson and West pottery. 

Pottery –  Potters and Crafters still have time to sign-up

Arts, Crafts and more! Here is the List! Shelby West, Hay’s Clay (Stephen Johnson) and hoping all the potters you are glad to see each year will be set up and ready to sell. Our wood workers and other crafts will be set up for all to visit and buy lovely gifts. Many have gone the old ways stitching beautiful Quilts, clothing, children’s things, wood working, gardeners choice plants and much more

Entertainment on the field

Band preformance

Little Miss and Little Mister Jug Festival  and

The  Puppy Pageant  see our flyer

Plan to come Enjoy a beautiful day! Check out the Chamber Facebook for updates and Facebook Ads!

Georgia Jug Festival and Old Knoxville Days  is Co-sponsored by Crawford County Historical Society and the Roberta-Crawford County Chamber of Commerce 

more are as follows:
I will be updating this information very soon! For the love of mud! look at our Sponsors! Support them and THANK YOU SPONSORS!

Sponsor Recognition/Our List Grows by Our Community Involvement 

Bibb Home Improvement – Ken Smith        Heath Holly         Roberta Mayor and Council       

Crawford County Government /Honorable Commissioners             

Flint Energies               Atlanta Sand and Supply         

Georgia Power Champion’s Restaurant         The Council on Alcohol and Drugs       Southern Rivers Energy

Community Ambulance                           Roberta Drug Store               

Public Service Telephone  Crawford Co. Middle School             

Crawford County Farm Bureau    Roberta Hardware 

                                      Special Thanks to Media Friends 

Official yard sites range from multi-organizational group sites to the official individual sites. As you are traveling during this event, look for the The Official Site Banners and Official Vendor Yard Signs which will be located along Hwy 341 for places to stop and shop!

Come join us as a shopper and look at all the places open for your business to find the treasure your are looking to have. Take a minute to link to Peaches to the Beaches viewing the easy to read and follow the link to Peaches to the Beaches mapping system and see for yourself the many places to shop ’till you drop. All your favorite place are there in your home town and county!

Come to 39 Wright Avenue and have your business or off site vendor spot on a map that travels…well it will show all those traveling where you are on the “longest yard sale in Georgia!” Remember price goes up on February 1, 2019 from $30 to $50 and more the six vendor off sites locations $180 to $200. Food only is priced at $40 and late charge is $10

Become an Official Peaches to the Beaches in 2024
space. After February 1, 2023: $40 per space
2)RENT an Official Yard Sign to be placed at your choice of location. $40 per official yard sign;
After February 1, 2020: $60 per official yard sign. Note: After February 1, we cannot guarantee that your listing will be included on vendor/site maps, website, listings, etc. Official Yard Signs available while supplies last.
3)RENT an Official Site Banner to be an official site (for locations with 6 or more vendors).
$200 per official site banner. Note: After February 10, we cannot guarantee that your site will be included on vendor/site maps, websites, listings, etc. Official sites also have the option to be an Official Contest Stamp Location. Official Contest Stamp Locations agree to have someone available to stamp forms from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days of the event.
Come have fun, shop, or sell!!

To become an Official Vendor, contact the
Patti Temple
Roberta Crawford County Chamber of Commerce
478-836-3825
Mail: P.O. Box 417
Roberta Georgia 31078

Shopping fever is hard to quench and clean cupboard, carports, closets and outbuilding a treasure to have not to mention the money you can raise!