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September, 20 & 21 2008
Barnesville Buggy Days
celebrates Barnesville's heritage as the Buggy Capital of the
South during the late 1800's. We 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 is held on the third full weekend in September.
For details on accommodations
or specific events, e-mail us at
lchamber5884@charterinternet.com.
Click here to download the
2008 craft application & rules.
 The
Fun Begins With Arts & Crafts
More
than 150 artists and crafts persons sell their handmade items on Main Street.
Buggies are on display outdoors and in our Old Jail Museum. Food pleasing
to every taste is available from hardworking civic clubs.
Food Court
 Local civic groups
provide a variety of traditional and unique food menus to satisfy any appetite.
We
Love a Parade!
 Our
parade features buggies, floats, more than 250 horses and a host of civic groups.
The parade begins at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, leading off with our Grand
Marshall. Each year the Outstanding Citizen for Lamar County is conferred the
honor of riding the parade route in a carriage as our Grand Marshall.
Park & Ride: Cant find a
place to park?
 Park at the
Lamar County High School and ride the Buggy Days van over to the festival. The
van will drop you off downtown at the Library. The van will pick up & drop off
continuously: Sat. 9 a.m. 6 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Follow the parking
signs to the high school. No charge for this service.
Buggy Days Salutes
Our 2006 Event Sponsors
Barnesville/Lamar Chamber of Commerce
City of Barnesville
Barnesville Police Department
Barnesville Fire Department
Lamar County
Lamar County Farm Bureau
Lamar County Sheriff Department
Lamar County Fire Department
Gordon College
Industrial Development Authority
Old Jail Museum
Lamar Arts
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