2026 Event Calendar
Check back for the latest events in Plains, GA. From the Peanut Festival in the fall to July 4th Fireworks, we’ll post the events you won’t want to miss. Come visit us for an experience with Plains, Peanuts, and a President!
June 27th: America 250 Plains, Trains, and Fireworks
July 14th: Customer Service Workshop:
July 18th: Yard Sale & Sidewalk Sale
August 15th: 5th Annual Butterfly Daze Celebrating Rosalynn Carter
September 26th: Peanut Festival/Carter Memorabilia Auction (tentative)
October 1st: Premiere Carter Country Film
October 31st: Downtown Trunk or Treat
November 2nd: Election Day
November 28th: Christmas in Plains
December 19th: Wreaths Across America
December 31st: New Years Eve Peanut Drop
2027 Events
January 20th: Inauguration Day
March 27th: First Annual Billy Carter Day
America 250 Plains, Trains & Fireworks
Celebrate America 250, Plains style! Join us on June 27 for Plains, Trains & Fireworks! Events begin at 6:30pm and Fireworks at 9:30pm. The Carter Garden and Park are open until 9:30pm.
Customer Service Workshop
Tuesday, July 14, 2026 | Registration Deadline: July 5
Members of the hospitality industry throughout Sumter County and residents are invited to attend and participate in a Customer Service Workshop hosted by the Friends of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park.
Penny Smith, who previously managed the Georgia Visitors Center, will be facilitating the workshop.
In this workshop you will learn not only the importance of excellent customer service , but how to implement into the workforce.
Must register via the form below to attend. For more information, call (229) 938-3504. We look forward to seeing you there!
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