So what is grown in Georgia in January? That was the question I had when researching places for the Georgia Grown Tour of Georgia. In truth, there’s not too much being grown in the early winter months, but I found a place in Tifton that has things “growin’ on” all year-round. That’s the Agrirama.
Having not eaten, I focused this travel destination on how to get myself a meal. The Agrirama is a living history village and my tour guide today was a long time employee named Johnny Johnson. Johnny became my gateway to the food…And he delivered. We immediately went to the old grist mill and I learned how to grind corn kernels into both grits and meal. Both of these products would eventually quench my hunger. We took our ground grits to a couple of kind ladies who were already in the process of cooking tea cakes (cookies). Though the tea cakes were good, the grits were better than I ever imagined. The recipe is on the back of the bags you can pick up when visiting the mill. We then headed to cornbread cook Barbara Cody, and this lady knew her stuff, putting this meal into a hot coal Dutch oven skillet and turning it into cornbread perfection.
The Agrirama also features a printing press, turpentine still, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, livestock, a massive agriculture museum and so much more.Located just off exit 63-B on I-75, the Agrirama is a step back in time that can’t be missed.
It's starting to feel a bit more like Fall in Georgia, although the air is rather damp rather than crisp! But don't let rainy weather ruin your weekend. Here are some ideas for things to do!
Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival
September 18-20 in the Jekyll Island Historic District
Organizers tell us that this festival celebrates coastal cooking and southern hospitality. Since its inaugural year in 2006, the event has brought attention and public awareness to the unique sweet taste of Wild Georgia Shrimp. Highlights of the festival include the amateur and professional cooking competitions, shrimp boat excursions, shrimp eating contests, cookbook signings, cooking demonstrations and much more. The festival is complete with live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and a kids’ fun zone! For more information, check out the website or call 877-4JEKYLL.
Barnesville Buggy Days
September 18-20 in Downtown Barnesville
Buggy Days celebrates Barnesville's heritage as the Buggy Capital of the South during the late 1800's. They have been awarded the distinction of being a Top 20 event in the Southeast for five out of eight years, often featured in major publications such as "Southern Living" magazine. Buggy Days includes food, arts & crafts, a parade and a concert and street dance. For more information, check the website or call 770-358-5884.
Agrirama Clogging Hoedown
Saturday, September 19 at the Agrirama in Tifton
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Clogging Hoedown this event is scheduled from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm at the Agrirama in Tifton. Organizers tell us it's the largest clogging event in South Georgia and will be the best and largest clogging hoedown in 25 years. Cloggers from Georgia, Alabama, & Florida will perform on the Wiregrass Opry Stage. For more information, check out the Agrirama website or Call 229-386-3406. To watch the Georgia Traveler segment about the Agrirama, click here!
And those are just a few of the ways you can get out there and enjoy Georgia! For more ideas, visit the Explore Georgia website operated by our production partners at the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
On this week's episode of Georgia Traveler, it's off to Georgia's Southern Rivers region. Albany is our destination city, where we visit the Riverfront Park, the Riverquarium and the Parks at Chehaw. We enjoy a performance of Swamp Gravy, the famous folk life play in Colquitt. David Zelski explores Mule Day in Calvary. We survey the largest swamp in North America and experience a trip back in time at the Agrirama in Tifton. And Phil Proctor discovers down home delights at Nothin' Fancy.
Georgia Traveler 108: Souther Rivers South (Albany) airs this Friday, May 22 at 9 PM, Saturday, May 23 at 7 PM, and Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 PM on GPB. You can also watch Saturday, May 23 at 8 PM, and Sunday, May 24 at 8 AM on GPB Knowledge.
Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development and the Georgia Tourism Foundation.
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On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, it’s off to Georgia’s Southern Rivers region. Albany is our destination city where we visit the Riverfront Park, the Riverquarium and the Parks at Chehaw. We enjoy a performance of Swamp Gravy, the famous folk life play in Colquitt. David Zelski explores Mule Day in Calvary. We survey the largest swamp in North America and experience a trip back in time at the Agrirama in Tifton. And Phil Proctor discovers downhome delights at Nothin’ Fancy.
GeorgiaTraveler Episode 108 - Southern Rivers South (Albany) airs this Friday, October 24 at 9 PM, Saturday, October 25 at 7 PM, and Wednesday, October 29 at 7:30 PM.
Georgia Traveler 108 also airs on the newly launched GPB Knowledge channel on Saturday, October 25 at 8 PM and Sunday, October 26 at 8 AM.
Georgia Traveler is produced in partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Check out the new Georgia Tourism website at http://www.exploregeorgia.org/
Georgia Public Broadcasting is Television, Radio and Education: your PBS station serving all of Georgia; your source for great music and NPR news; and Georgia's source for top-quality multiple media educational products and services.
Watch Georgia Public Broadcasting on these nine stations across Georgia: Atlanta - WGTV/8; Albany - WABW/14, Augusta - WCES/20, Chatsworth - WNGH/18, Columbus - WJSP/28, Dawson - WACS/25, Macon - WMUM/29, Savannah - WVAN/9, Waycross - WXGA/8.
Georgia Traveler returns for a third season of television travels throughout Georgia. Now in High Definition, join us for a season of "Tours of Georgia". From ghost tours to gardens tours, this season has something for everyone. Whether you are looking for family fun, a place to eat, a place to sleep, an outdoor activity or even a local legend, our traveling team delivers plenty of ideas and adventures that fellow Georgians can go experience for themselves. Don’t miss Georgia Traveler, Tours of Georgia: Fridays @ 9:00 PM Saturdays @ 7:00 PM Wednesdays @ 7:30 PM Only on Georgia Public Broadcasting.
ound a place in Tifton that has things “growin’ on” all year-round. That’s the Agrirama.
g press, turpentine still, blacksmith shop, cotton gin, livestock, a massive agriculture museum and so much more. Located just off exit 63-B on I-75, the Agrirama is a step back in time that can’t be missed.
Organizers tell us that this festival celebrates coastal cooking and southern hospitality. Since its inaugural year in 2006, the event has brought attention and public awareness to the unique sweet taste of Wild Georgia Shrimp. Highlights of the festival include the amateur and professional cooking competitions, shrimp boat excursions, shrimp eating contests, cookbook signings, cooking demonstrations and much more. The festival is complete with live entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, and a kids’ fun zone! For more information, check out the website or call 877-4JEKYLL.
h during the late 1800's. They have been awarded the distinction of being a Top 20 event in the Southeast for five out of eight years, often featured in major publications such as "Southern Living" magazine. Buggy Days includes food, arts & crafts, a parade and a concert and street dance. For more information, check the website or call 770-358-5884.
Celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Clogging Hoedown this event is scheduled from 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm at the Agrirama in Tifton. Organizers tell us it's the largest clogging event in South Georgia and will be the best and largest clogging hoedown in 25 years. Cloggers from Georgia, Alabama, & Florida will perform on the Wiregrass Opry Stage. For more information, check out the Agrirama website or Call 229-386-3406. To watch the Georgia Traveler segment about the Agrirama, click here!
On this week's episode of Georgia Traveler, it's off to Georgia's Southern Rivers region. Albany is our destination city, where we visit the Riverfront Park, the Riverquarium and the Parks at Chehaw. We enjoy a performance of Swamp Gravy, the famous folk life play in Colquitt. David Zelski explores Mule Day in Calvary. We survey the largest swamp in North America and experience a trip back in time at the Agrirama in Tifton. And Phil Proctor discovers down home delights at Nothin' Fancy.
On this week’s episode of Georgia Traveler, it’s off to Georgia’s Southern Rivers region. Albany is our destination city where we visit the Riverfront Park, the Riverquarium and the Parks at Chehaw. We enjoy a performance of Swamp Gravy, the famous folk life play in Colquitt. David Zelski explores Mule Day in Calvary. We survey the largest swamp in North America and experience a trip back in time at the Agrirama in Tifton. And Phil Proctor discovers downhome delights at Nothin’ Fancy.
