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  • Peaches to Beaches: Don’t Miss GA’s Yard Sale Extravaganza in Perry!

    Peaches to Beaches is a Houston County tradition to be excited about! Check out the local deals in downtown Perry this year and follow 341 to your heart’s content!

    Hey there, Houston County! Are you ready for one of the biggest annual events in Georgia? Peaches to Beaches is a 200-mile long treasure hunt that stretches all the way from the peach-filled city of Barnesville to the sandy shores of Brunswick, running along Highway 341 the whole way INCLUDING right through our own downtown Perry, GA in Houston County!

    From March 10-11, 2023, folks from all over the state will be flocking to Hwy 341 to explore the numerous sales hosted by residents and businesses along the way. There are official vendors and designated sites along the way that you’ll see banners and signs for (official times are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), but part of the fun is driving along 341 for a smorgasbord of private yard sales that accompany the official ones.

    If you’re looking for great deals and exciting vendors nearby, look no further than downtown Perry! There are also hubs nearby in Fort Valley as well as Hawkinsville, and you might also get caught up in curiosity chasing deals all the way to Brunswick if you’re so inclined! More details are at their website, including how to become an official vendor.

    Whether you’re a seasoned yard sale pro or a newbie looking to score some great deals, Peaches to Beaches is the place to be! Join us in downtown Perry, HoCo is the place to be!

  • Tykes, Tots & Teens Starts Today at GA National Fairgrounds in Perry!!

    Attention parents, grandparents, aunts, and uncles! It’s that time of year again – the Tykes, Tots and Teens Consignment Sale is here! It starts today and runs through this Sunday, February 26. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on clothes, toys, and other items for the little ones in your life!

    The sale is at the Georgia National Fairgrounds and Agricenter, located at 401 Larry Walker Parkway in Perry.

    What’s great about this sale is that it’s not just about saving money – it’s also about supporting local families and businesses. Many of the consignors are local families from Houston County, and the sale is totally organized and run by volunteers.

    Tykes, Tots and Teens is a twice-yearly consignment sale at the fairgrounds in Perry. It’s an enormous event with over 800 sellers in the 40,000+ square feet of the McGill Building at the GA National Fairgrounds. You can find literally anything for your kids there – and at a great price!!

    This year’s hours (and best deals!) are below, and you can also click here to check out their website:

    • Thursday, February 23: 9:00am-8:00pm
    • Friday, February 24: 9:00am-8:00pm
    • Saturday, February 25: 9:00am-11:00pm – HALF PRICE sale from 8:00pm-11:00 pm on anything tagged with stars of “Discount Yes”!
    • Sunday, February 26: 8:00am-12:00pm – HALF PRICE sale on anything tagged with stars or “Discount Yes”, PLUS $1 items for anything marked “D” or “Donate Yes”

    Get your crew together and head over to Tykes, Tots and Teens this week for some amazing deals and to support our HoCo community at the same time! See you there, Insiders!

  • Circus Comes to Warner Robins, 3/3-5 – Discount Tickets on Sale Now!

    Attention circus fans! Mark your calendars for thrilling, high-flying family entertainment at Dusty’s All Star Circus, coming to the Homer J. Walker Civic Center in Warner Robins from March 3-5!

    Dusty’s All Star Circus began touring nationally in 2021.

    Although Dusty’s All Star Circus has only been around since 2001 and reviews are scarce, it’s hard to go wrong with classic circus-style entertainment – especially for the price! Click here to buy tickets – they’re cheaper online than at the door, and here’s a breakdown of the options:

    • Early admission tickets are only $10 for adults, but this deal is only available for the first 100 tickets sold!
    • Full-price adult tickets are only $20, and that includes 1 FREE child admission
    • Children 2 and under are free!
    • A regular child’s ticket is $15
    • The $50 family package includes 2 adults and 4 children! (NOTE: this deal is exclusively online)

    This family-friendly circus show features an international cast of talented circus artists from around the world. From mesmerizing acrobats to hilarious clowns, from daring jugglers to mind-bending magicians, this show has it all!

    The man behind the upstart circus is Phillip Dusty Sadler, a former circus clown who has been in the business for over 60 years, bringing this showt to bear out of his vast experience and passion for the circus.

    So grab your family and friends, get your tickets, and prepare to be amazed by Dusty’s All Star Circus.

    We’ll see you there, HoCo Insiders!

  • Rodeo tix NOW ON SALE!

    Tickets sales for the Georgia National Rodeo are LIVE as of 9 am today – get ‘em while they last!

    The Georgia National Rodeo usually sells out Reaves Arena at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry, which has a capacity of 8,200+.

    The Rodeo is a fun family event featuring cowboys and cowgirls from around the country competing in bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, barrel racing and more!

    Get your tickets, mark your calendars for February 23rd-25th and get out to the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry for some rodeo action and fun for the whole family!

  • Rodeo tix sales start next Monday – get ’em before they sell out!

    The Georgia National Rodeo is back for a 33rd exciting year! Taking place on February 23rd-25th, the event will be held at the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry.

    The Rodeo usually sells out Reaves Arena, which has a capacity of 8,200+. Click here to buy tickets when they go on sale this Monday, February 6, at 9 am! And don’t fall for overpriced, sketchy websites trying to sell them to you before they’re actually available.

    This year’s rodeo promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from around the country competing in a variety of events including bull riding, bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping and barrel racing.

    So get your tickets, mark your calendars for February 23rd-25th and get out to the Georgia National Fairgrounds in Perry for a weekend of thrilling rodeo action and fun for the whole family!