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The 35th Brooklet Peanut Festival

The annual Brooklet Peanut Festival is returning this fall for its 35th celebration, so mark your calendars and get ready to honor one of Georgia’s most popular crops: the peanut! This annual festival is set for Saturday, September 21st and will take place from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Key highlights include a parade, arts and crafts, live entertainment, boiled peanuts, and so much more that you won’t want to miss! 

A close-up of hands holding an open boiled peanut shell, revealing two soft, moist peanuts inside. The person's hands are weathered and slightly dirty, emphasizing a hands-on, rustic experience. The background shows blurred grass and a hint of a structure, capturing the earthy atmosphere of a peanut harvest or festival setting.

Festival Rundown 

The festival will be held at the Randy Newman Community Center with free parking available on-site. Admission to the festival is free and doesn’t require a ticket. 

Event Schedule 

10:00 a.m. – The parade begins as well as arts & crafts, food and vendors 

12:00 p.m.  – Live entertainment begins & tractor races 

6:00 p.m. –  Live band 

8:00 p.m. –  Festival ends 

A cheerful young girl at the 35th Brooklet Peanut Festival smiles while holding a handful of peanuts over a large metal tub filled to the brim. The background features festivalgoers, vibrant yellow flowers, and a red tractor, creating a lively and festive atmosphere. The girl, dressed in a black shirt, enjoys the event in a setting that celebrates the local peanut harvest.

Festivities and Family Fun 

Perfect for the entire family, the Brooklet Peanut Festival kicks off with a festive parade that goes through downtown Brooklet! Featured in this parade are local farmers who make it possible for us to enjoy delicious peanuts and other crops. After the parade, visitors can peruse through local vendors, participate in arts & crafts activities and discover delicious peanut-themed snacks like the classic roadside cup of boiled peanuts. Live entertainment will take place with guest performances from local performers including Jeremy Thomas, The Blue Steele Band, and others throughout the afternoon. Be sure to also check out the infamous tractor races which are a hit with visitors every year! 

A scene from the 35th Brooklet Peanut Festival showing a large vat of boiling peanuts with steam rising from the surface. A man in a blue shirt and cap holds a perforated metal scoop, stirring the peanuts. In the background, festivalgoers gather under a green canopy, enjoying the festive atmosphere. The image captures the essence of the event, celebrating the local peanut harvest.

Support the Local Community 

The goal of the Brooklet Peanut Festival is to bring awareness and appreciation to the agricultural community, including local farmers, and recognize how important the peanut is to Georgia’s farming system. The event is organized by the Brooklet Community Development Association, which is entirely made up of volunteers. All revenue from the festival goes towards funding projects in Downtown Brooklet to keep the community flourishing. So, support your local farmers and community by attending the fun and free event! 

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