Food Festival • South Georgia & Coast

Plains Peanut Festival

Plains Peanut Festival brings peanut heritage, Carter hometown history, vendors, food, entertainment, and community celebration to downtown Plains.

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Food FestivalLate SeptemberFamily friendlyFood vendorsArts & craftsLive music

About Plains Peanut Festival

A Plains peanut heritage festival with Carter hometown connections, vendors, entertainment, food, and community celebration.

Plains Peanut Festival celebrates peanuts and local heritage in Jimmy Carter's hometown, with community events, vendors, food, entertainment, memorabilia activity, and downtown festival energy tied to Plains' agricultural and presidential history.

Dates & Schedule

This event has passed for the current season. Check the official event source for the next announced dates.

Annual September peanut heritage festival

What to Expect

Highlights

Family friendly, Food vendors, Arts & crafts, Live music, Agricultural events

Admission & Tickets

Admission details will be added here when available.

Parking

Use downtown Plains visitor guidance for festival parking, street access, and train-ride activity.

Vendors & Food

The festival includes a road race, fun run, folk play, all-day entertainment, kiddie rides, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, train rides, peanut activities, and community events.

Family & Pet Notes

This event is family friendly.

Planning Notes

Plains Peanut Festival brings thousands of visitors to Jimmy Carter's hometown on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Plan time for the road race and fun run, folk play, all-day entertainment, kiddie rides, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, SAM Shortline train rides, and peanut-focused activities around town.