The numerous special and annual events scheduled for the Investiture weekend are a great way to explore Americus and the surrounding communities. To learn more about our area, visit www.visitamericusga.com.
Friday, October 5
First Friday presented by Georgia Southwestern State University
Downtown Americus
5pm - 8pm
Sumter Special Train Ride
Boards at 9:30am at Veterans State Park. Departs at 10am.
The 7-hour ride stops in Americus to allow passengers time to explore downtown and continues on the Plains.
Adult tickets range from $58 to $28. Children under 2 ride free.
Visit the SAM Shortline website for more information.
Sumter Players presents She Kills Monsters
Rylander Theatre
Show starts at 8pm.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for for students, seniors & Habitat employees.
Visit the Sumter Players website for more information.
Cafe Campesino 20th Anniversary Party
Roastery Lawn at 725 Millard Fuller Blvd.
5pm - 10pm
Event is free, but registration is required.
Visit the 20th Anniversary website for more information.
Saturday, October 6
26th Annual Cowpoke Carnival
Sumter County Fairgrounds
10am - 2pm
Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. Children 2 and under get in free.
Tickets are available from any Junior Service League member, Citizens Bank and Clinic Drugs.
Visit the Cowpoke Carnival Facebook event for more information.
Peanut Express Train Ride
Boards at 9am at Veterans State Park. Departs at 10am.
The 6-hour ride stops in Leslie and Plains.
Adult tickets range from $58 to $28. Children under 2 ride free.
Visit the SAM Shortline website for more information.
42nd Annual Andersonville Historic Fair & Civil War Reenactment
Andersonville Civil War Village
Gates open at 10am.
Parade begins at 11 am.
Civil War "battle" begins at 3pm.
Admission is $4 for adults, $1.50 for children 12 and under.
Visit the Andersonville website for more information.
Koinonia Farm Tour & Lunch with Cafe Campesino
Koinonia Farm
Trolley will pick up ticket holders in front of The Windsor Hotel at 10:30am - 10:45am.
Farm tour and lunch will be from 11am - 1pm.
Trolley departs from Koinonia at 1:15pm, and arrives back at the Windsor at 1:30pm.
Tickets are $25 each, including the tour, lunch and trolley ride.
Visit Cafe Campesino's event page to purchase tickets.
Visit the SAM Shortline website for more information.
Sumter Players presents She Kills Monsters
Rylander Theatre
Show starts at 8pm.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for for students, seniors & Habitat employees.
Visit the Sumter Players website for more information.
Sunday, October 7
42nd Annual Andersonville Historic Fair & Civil War Reenactment
Andersonville Civil War Village
Gates open at 10am.
Civil War "battle" begins at 2pm.
Admission is $4 for adults, $1.50 for children 12 and under.
Visit the Andersonville website for more information.
Sumter Players presents She Kills Monsters
Rylander Theatre
Matinee show starts at 2pm.
Tickets are $17 for adults and $12 for for students, seniors & Habitat employees.
Visit the Sumter Players website for more information.
