The South Georgia BBQ and Outdoor Festival will be held at Central Square Complex in downtown Douglas, September 8, 2017 from 1 p.m.-7 p.m. and September 9, 2017 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Vendors and sponsors are being sought to fill both exhibit halls inside Central Square Complex and the outside grounds as well. Event organizers are planning a festival packed with a combination of events that will include GBA BBQ Competition with a grand prize of $5,000 – the largest GBA payout, Motorcycle Show & Dice Run, NAPA/Brooks Auto Parts Car Show, Friday night concert featuring Midnight Riders – Allman Brothers Tribute Band at the Martin Centre, special demonstrations and workshops, kids play area, food vendors, general & arts/craft vendors, hunting & fishing gear/apparel, motorcycle/car accessories and more!
“We are looking for sponsors who want to help grow this festival for Douglas-Coffee County and our region,” says Georgia Henderson, Public Information Director. “It takes a great community effort to be able to grow this event each year as well as attract a large
attendance. As in the past with other festivals & events, we want to offer a variety of exhibitors, educational opportunities, great food, and fun activities for all ages.”
Attendees are guaranteed a two day event that is packed with live demonstrations, hands-on activities, celebrity appearances, and fun for the entire family. No general admission, however, fees do apply for the Friday night concert and other activities. Special
thanks to sponsors, Rockdog Entertainment, McRae Coca Cola, National Wild Turkey Federation, Southern Eagle, Broadcast South, Moore Than Graphics, Georgia DNR Wildlife Resources Division, Georgia BBQ Association, Helping Hands Bikers, NAPA/Brooks Auto Parts, Georgia Magazine, National BBQ News, OnMedia, South Georgia Shopper, and Southern Outdoors Magazine.
To purchase Midnight Riders concert tickets, visit www.rockdogentertainment.com. If you are interested in volunteering, sponsorship, or exhibit space, please contact the Public Information Department at (912)383-0277, email bbqfest@cityofdouglas.com, or visit www.CityofDouglas.com/BBQFEST