The Grand Parade

The Grand Parade is a beloved Pine Tree Festival tradition. It begins at 10:30 a.m. and proceeds north on U.S. Highway 1 until turning onto West Church Street and then continuing South on Green Street.

Vendors

The Pine Tree Festival is proud to feature a variety of high-quality arts, crafts, and merchandise vendors, as well as food vendors offering something to satisfy every taste.

Schedule of Events

From one-of-a-kind shows and entertainment, to athletic events and pageants, the Pine Tree Festival offers fun for all ages. Check out the schedule of events to make sure you don’t miss a thing. 

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Established in 1946, the Pine Tree Festival will be celebrating its 77th annual event in 2024. The Emanuel County Festival Foundation, the organizing body of the Pine Tree Festival, is excited to invite you to join in the many festival events. Festival organizers are looking forward to celebrating the 77th Pine Tree Festival with you in grand fashion in 2024! This year’s festival will feature lots of fun and entertainment for the whole family, so be sure to visit us in beautiful downtown Swainsboro on May 3rd and 4th, 2024.

May 3rd

Join us in downtown Swainsboro on May 3rd for the Rhythm & Pines Music Festival. Presented by the Pine Tree Festival, Rhythm & Pines showcases local and regional talent on multiple stages throughout downtown Swainsboro. Enjoy music by the Swingin’ Medallions, Sam’s Drive-In Band, Perpetual Motion Band, Rhett Blount & Friends, and the Gospel Stage. 

Location

Swainsboro, Georgia is the proud home of the Pine Tree Festival & Southeast Timber Expo. Swainsboro is conveniently located less than 1 1/2 hours from Augusta, Macon, and Savannah, and less than 3 hours from Atlanta. Swainsboro is easily accessible from Interstate-16, and it features many prominent routes, including US Highway 1 and US Highway 80.
 

 

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2024 Pine Tree Festival

Pine Tree Festival Tennis Tournament @ East Georgia State College  more information

Pine Tree Festival Tennis Tournament @ East Georgia State College  more information

Pine Tree Festival Pickleball Tournament @ Harmon Park  -more information-

Pine Tree Festival Tennis Tournament @ East Georgia State College  more information

Miss Pine Tree Festival Pageants @ Swainsboro City Auditorium  more information

Pine Tree Festival Flower Show @ East Georgia State College  more information

Pine Tree Festival Flower Show @ East Georgia State College  more information

11th Hour in Concert @ Swainsboro City Auditorium  -more information-

Rhythm & Pines @ Downtown Swainsboro, featuring the Swingin’ Medallions  -more information-

UBF Party in the Pines @ Georgia Sports Arena, presented by Daniels Chevrolet  -more information-

77th Annual Pine Tree Festival @ Downtown Swainsboro

  – Knotty Pine 5K – 8:00 am

  – Cruise-In – 8:00 am

  – Opening Ceremonies – 10:00 am

  – Grand Parade – 10:30 am

  – Arts, Crafts & Food Vendors – All Day

  – Chainsaw Carving – All Day

  – Carter’s Rockin’ Rides Kids Zone – All Day

  – Party Harbor Play Zone – All Day

  – Axe Throwing with Axe of Valor – All Day

  – Georgia Southern Wildlife Exhibit – All Day

  – Georgia Southern Wildlife Show – 12:00 Noon

  – Paw-Stars Stunt Dog Show – 11:30 am, 1:15 pm, 2:30 pm 

  – Meet your favorite characters from the Jedi Order and the Dark Side – All Day

UBF Party in the Pines @ Georgia Sports Arena, presented by Daniels Chevrolet  -more information-

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