Visit Eatonton
Eatonton, Georgia is home to traditions that started with Br'er Rabbit and continue to this day. Folks around here enjoy many a good tale, from the fisherman telling the story of "the one that got away" to a golfer stretching the truth about the length of his drive, to a spinetingler about a ghost who lives in the house next door; the stories abound.
Take the time to visit us and create your own stories. Whether you come for the fishing, golfing, shopping or historic homes, there is a little something for everyone in the family. It is a time honored southern tradition to make visitors feel welcome and we'd like to think the folks in Putnam County are very good at it.
Featured Event:
Dairy Festival
The Annual Putnam County Dairy Festival will be held on Saturday, June 2, 2012, on the streets surrounding the Putnam County Courthouse. The event is sponsored by the Pilot Club of Eatonton. The festival pays tribute to the county's dairy industry. A number of activities are planned for the weekend which will bring many people to the county and include arts & crafts, a road race, a parade, barbeque, speakers and entertainment. Booth's open at 9 a.m. while the parade begins at 10 a.m. The Tourture Trail Road race kicks things off at 8 a.m.
You may download additional information on the dairy festival from their website www.pceatonton.org and on the road races from http://www.ibankfmb.com.
Featured Attraction:
The Uncle Remus Museum
The home to the recently newsworthy Brer Rabbit Statue, the Uncle Remus Museum is located in downtown Eatonton. The museum consists of a log cabin made from three slave cabins similar to the one occupied by Uncle Remus, the character made famous in the folklore tales of Joel Chandler Harris. Visit the museum from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Be sure to bring your camera for a family portrait with the newly restored Brer Rabbit statue.
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