7 Things To Do At Southland Jubilee
April 5, 2017
Come one, come all to the 19th annual Southland Jubilee! This family-friendly festival is held in the heart of Lake Oconee’s hometown, downtown Greensboro. Spend the day enjoying local entertainment, handcrafted art and gifts, a classic car show, and last, but certainly not least, your favorite festival foods!
Save The Date: 21 April 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
1. Eat a Funnel Cake
Start your day off right at Southland Jubilee with a delicious, old-fashioned funnel cake! It’s everyone’s favorite festival treat. You just might grab another on the way out…or two.
2. Ride the Kid Train
There’s plenty of fun for all ages and the train is a hit at Southland Jubilee! Afterward, take your family by the children’s area for more entertainment including face painting, bounce houses, and more!
3. Listen to Live Music
Enjoy live music starting at 10:30 a.m. on Southland Jubilee’s Reynolds Plantation, Ritz-Carlton, Lake Oconee Main Stage. The Lake Oconee Academy Band of Titans will kickoff the day with jazz, followed by the Young and the Elder, an Indie rock band and Rolling Thunder, the USMCE band. Finishing off the day is the motown group John Dunn and the JazzMen.
4. Visit the Petting Zoo
Agricultural exhibits will allow guests to hold small baby chicks, visit the petting zoo and other farm animals including calves, sheep and ducks from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by Farm Bureau and 4-H.
5. Stroll the Classic Cars
If you are a classic car fanatic, you just might drool over the vintage cars on display at the Georgia Classic Cruisers Car Show. Stroll past beautifully restored antiques, classics, muscles, hot rods and more. It’s the perfect photo op!
6. View the Artisan Markets
Let yourself splurge a little on handcrafted items from a variety of vendors. Whether you are shopping for yourself or a loved one, you are sure to find a one-of-a-kind piece among the talented vendors at Southland Jubilee. You might even get a head start on Mother’s Day and Father’s Day gifts!
7. Shop our Downtown Merchants in Lake Oconee’s Hometown
Downtown Greensboro is home to a unique selection of local boutiques, shops, and markets. Explore Genuine Georgia for an item handcrafted by an artist in Georgia or peruse the latest trends at Maggie Lane.
Visit VisitLakeOconee.com to discover more at Lake Oconee!