The annual Sweet Potato Festival is held on the last Saturday in October. The festival offers antique farm equipment and refurbished vintage and classic cars. There are also arts and craft vendors selling handmade artwork, jewelry and decorative items. For kids there is an entertainment center with face painters, games and kiddie rides.

Schedule of Events

Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant

Although the annual Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Pageant will be held on September 2, 2023. The outcome determines who will ride on the royal float in the parade and be the face of the festival for the year. Categories from babies to teens are available. Our Miss Georgia Sweet Potato will receive $1,000 Scholarship money towards her education.

Sweet Potato Parade

With a collection of marching bands from area schools and participants from the community, Hwy 129 becomes the stage for a themed parade at 11 am on festival day. The Ocilla-Irwin Chamber of Commerce has a contest in the summer to help establish a slogan each year. The slogan helps set the theme for the celebration and provides inspiration to parade participants for the design of floats and costumes. Click on the link for the Parade Application.

The Arts & Crafts Show at the Old Irwin County Elementary

School located on Highway 32 (or West 4th Street), two blocks west of town.

Date: October 28, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Ocilla, GA 31774.

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