Smokin on Blackshear BBQ & Balloons Festival
BBQ Competition, Hot Air Balloons, and Vendors.
When:from Friday, April 11, 2025 4:00 PM
thru Saturday, April 12, 2025 9:00 PM
Where:Georgia Veterans State Park
Smokin on Blackshear BBQ & Balloons
BBQ competition, Hot Air Balloons, and Vendors
When:from Friday, April 11, 2025 4:00 PM
thru Saturday, April 12, 2025 9:00 PM
Where:Georgia Veterans State Park
For More Info:Linda Hawkins
229-276-1004
SAM Shortline Easter Express
The SAM Shortline is partnering with the City of Cordele Police Department and the Crisp Area Arts Alliance to bring you the Easter Express. Hop on board and enjoy a short train rideto hunt Easter Eggs. Then, return to the station and enjoy the kids' activities at Gallery 41, which is next door to the SAM depot. The additional fun in included in the ticket price.
Prices:
Adults: $29.99 per person + tax
Child (ages 2-12): $19.99
Trip 1: Departs 11:00 AM, Return 12:00 PM
Trip 2: Departs 12:45 PM, Return 1:45 PM
Trip 3: Departs 2:15 PM, Return 3:15 PM
For reservations, call 229-276-0755 or visit www.SAMShortline.com
When:from Saturday, April 12, 2025 11:00 AM
thru Saturday, April 19, 2025 3:15 PM
Where:SAM Shortline Depot Downtown
105 East 9th Avenue
Cordele, GA
Pickleball with a Purpose
Join the Gateway Center-Child Advocacy Center for out FUN-FILLED, seond annual tournament. A non-sanctioned, one-day tournament that is beginner/family-friendly and PERFECT for newbie Pickleballers.
Visit https://tinyurl.com/35JFMZ3P for more information
When:Saturday, April 19, 2025 9:00 AM
Where:Crisp County Middle School
Tennis Complex
332 Old Hatley Rd.
Cordele, GA 31015
Pickleball for a Purpose
This one day non-sanctioned tournament is beginner/family friendly and perfect for newbie Pickleballers.
When:Saturday, April 19, 2025 9:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:332 Old Hatley Rd, Cordele, GA 31015
Easter Egg Hunt
Sponsored by Cordele Kiwanis Club
$5 parking fee per vehicle.
Call 229-276-1004 for more information
When:Saturday, April 19, 2025 10:00 AM
Where:Georgia Veterans State Park
2459 Hwy 280 W, Cordele
Administrative Professionals Day
Luncehon to honor Administrative Professionals
When:Wednesday, April 23, 2025 11:30 AM thru 01:00 PM
Where:Cordele First Church
302 13th Avenue E
Cordele, GA 31015
SAM Shortline Wine & Cheese Train
Depart Jackson Street Train Station in Americus, Georgia for an hour-and-a-half round trip train ride. Ride aboard historic air-conditioned railroad cars for a relaxing train ride while you enjoy wine tasting and cheese tray.
Depart: 1:00 PM
Return: 3:30 PM
Price: $91.99 per person (includes souvenir wine glass)
Trip is for adults only, ages 21 and older. IDs will be checked at Will Call.
Tickets must be purchased in advance.
Call 229-276-0755 or visit SAMShortline.com
When:Saturday, May 3, 2025 1:00 PM thru 03:30 PM
Where:Americus Jackson Street Train Station
329 Jackson Street
Americus, GA 31709
National Train Day Celebration
One-hour Train Rides leave from Downtown Station at 10:15 AM, 11:45 AM and 1:15 PM
Kids' activities, Model train displays and Other attractions available.
Purchase tickets in advance or at the train depot.
Coach seat: $25/adult, $15/child (2-12)
Call 229-276-0755 or visit www.SAMShortline.com
When:Saturday, May 10, 2025 10:00 AM thru 02:15 PM
Where:Downtown Station: Cordele
105 East 9th Ave.
Cordele, GA
Watermelon Days Festival (Main Day)
Parade
Arts & Crafts and Food Vendors
Car & Truck Display
Watermelon Slice Giveaway
Watermelon Stand
Corn Hole Tournament
Watermelon Eating Contest
Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest
Live: July Turner Band @ Cypress Grill
13th Annual Georgia Summer Nationals @ Cordele Motor Speedway
When:Saturday, June 28, 2025 8:30 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:Watermelon Days Parade: 8:30 am
15th Avenue from 6th St to Owens St.
Vendors and Entertainment: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Georgia Veterans State Park
Cordele Motor Speedway
SAM Shortline Plains, Trains, and Fireworks
Travel from Georgia Veterans State Park Train Depot to President Jimmy Carter's hometown of Plains, GA. Enjoy a Southern style 4th of July celebration. Kids' activities, retail shops, local food vendors, and a beautiful fireworks show at dusk.
Boarding: 5:30 PM
Depart Georgia Veterans State Park: 6:00 PM
Arrive Plains, GA: 7:45 PM
Depart Plains, GA: 9:45 PM
Arrive Georgia Veterans State Park: 11:30 PM
Coach class:
Adults: $41.99 PP + tax
Seniors 62+/Military: $38.99 PP + tax
Children (ages 2-12): $31.99 PP + tax
Deluxe: Adults and Children: $51.99 PP + tax
Premium class: Adults and Children: $91.99 PP + tax
Chairman's class: Adults only (16 and older): $121.99 PP + tax
For reservations call 229-276-0755 or visit www.SAMShortline.com
When:Saturday, June 28, 2025 5:30 PM thru 11:30 PM
Where:Georgia Veterans State Park Train Depot
2459-A Hwy 280 West
Cordele, GA
Community Health Fair
A community outreach aimed at filling the spiritual, medical, dental, vision, and social needs of the underserved population of Cordele.
When:Thursday, July 10, 2025 5:00 PM thru 07:30 PM
Where:Cordele First Church
302 12th Ave. E
Cordele, GA 31015
Community Health Fair
A community outreach aimed at filling the spiritual, medical, dental, vision, and social needs of the underserved population of Cordele.
When:Friday, July 11, 2025 1:30 PM thru 05:00 PM
Where:Cordele First Church
302 12th Ave. E
Cordele, GA 31015
Community Health Fair
A community outreach aimed at filling the spiritual, medical, dental, vision, and social needs of the underserved population of Cordele.
When:Saturday, July 12, 2025 8:00 AM thru 02:00 PM
Where:Cordele First Church
302 12th Ave. E
Cordele, GA 31015
T-Trak at the Tracks (Rail Model Clubs)
When:Friday, July 25, 2025 10:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:Cordele Rail Museum
302 N 7th Ave.
Cordele, GA 31015
T-Trak at the Tracks (Rail Model Clubs)
When:Saturday, July 26, 2025 10:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:Cordele Rail Museum
302 N 7th Ave.
Cordele, GA 31015
T-Trak at the Tracks (Rail Model Clubs)
When:Sunday, July 27, 2025 10:00 AM thru 05:00 PM
Where:Cordele Rail Museum
302 N 7th Ave.
Cordele, GA 31015
SAM Shortline Murder Mystery Dinner Train
Depart from the Americus train station for a two-and-a-half hour round trip train ride to Plains. Ride aboard historic air-conditioned railroad cars for an exciting, interactive Murder Mystery Dinner Train and try to solve the murder.
Board: 5:30 PM
Depart: 6:00 PM
Return: 8:30 PM
Dinner: $139.99 per person (includes dinner)
Chairman's Class: $239.99 per person (includes dinner)
Coach: $35 per person, $25 per child (no meal included)
*all classes of service include the Murder Mystery Show*
Tickets must be purchased in advance!
Call 229-276-0755
or Visit www.SAMShortline.com
When:Saturday, September 6, 2025 5:30 PM thru 08:30 PM
Where:329 South Jackson St.
Americus, GA 31709
SAM Shortline @ Plains Peanut Festival
Travel on the SAM Shortline to Plains, GA for the Annual Peanut Festival. During a four-hour layover, enjoy the festival starting with the 11:00 AM Peanut Parade.
Schedule from GA Vets to Plains:
Depart GA Vets @ 8:30 AM
Flag stop Americus @ 9:45 AM
Arrive Plains @10:15 AM
Depart Plains @3:00 PM
Flag Stop Americus @3:30 PM
Arrive Ga Vets @4:45 PM
Pricing:
Coach: $41.99 PP
Child Coach: $31.99 PP
Senoir 62+/Military: $38.99 PP
Deluxe: $51.99 PP
Premium: $91.99 PP
Chairman's Class: $121.99 PP
Shuttle Train to Archery: ($20 PP)
Shuttle Train #1
Depart Plains @12:15 PM
Arrive Archery @ 12:25 PM
Depart Archery @1:00 PM
Arrive Plains @1:10 PM
Shuttle Train #2
Depart Plains @1:30 PM
Arrive Archery @1:40 PM
Depart Archery @2:15 PM
Arrive Plains @2:25 PM
For reservations call 229-276-0755 or visit www.SAMShortline.com
When:Saturday, September 27, 2025 8:30 AM thru 04:45 PM
Where:Georgia Veterans State Park Depot
2459-A Hwy 280 West
Cordele, GA
Plains, GA
Archery, GA
