Forsyth, GA · Monroe County
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⭐ Featured Event
14-15MAR
Forsythia Festival
Forsyth kicks off spring with this free, family-friendly downtown
festival on March 14-15, 2026. Visitors can enjoy a two-day arts and crafts show, food vendors,
restaurant specials, a 5K run, live entertainment, and more throughout the weekend. Festival
hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Festival Favorite
25-26OCT
Green Tomato Festival
Head to nearby Juliette on October 25-26, 2025 for the Green Tomato
Festival, inspired by the movie Fried Green Tomatoes that made the town famous. Enjoy the
Whistle Stop Cafe, shop local artisan booths, listen to live music, and explore Juliette’s
unique boutiques and small-town charm.
Holiday Tradition
4DEC
Hometown Holiday Parade
Kick off the season in downtown Forsyth with the 35th Annual Hometown
Holiday Parade on Thursday, December 4, 2025. The lighted parade winds through town bringing
festive energy, holiday spirit, and a visit from Santa for children and adults alike.
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Area AttractionsMust-see places
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Forsyth, GA
01
Monroe County Historic Courthouse & Downtown Historic
District
Located in the heart of downtown Forsyth, this beautifully
preserved courthouse built in 1896 anchors a charming historic district with shops, art
galleries, and walking tours.
02
Dickey Farms
Drive just 25 minutes to Dickey Farms, Georgia's oldest peach
packinghouse in historic Musella. Tour the market for pecans, baked goods, and their
famously delicious homemade peach ice cream for a sweet Forsyth day trip.
03
Forsyth Mining Co.
The Forsyth Mining Co. offers hands-on family fun right at the
KOA. Sift bags of mining rough through the sluice and discover genuine gemstones, fossils,
and arrowheads during your Forsyth camping trip.
04
Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
Explore more than 17,000 years of Georgia history at this sacred
historical park in nearby Macon. Walk atop ancient earthen mounds and see the reconstructed
Earth Lodge in the ancestral homeland of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
05
1823 Artisan Guild & Gallery
Located inside the historic downtown district, this unique
gallery showcases local artists, pottery, and fine craftsmanship, making it a great stop for
culture and locally made souvenirs.
06
Dauset Trails Nature Center & Jarrell Plantation Historic
Site
Just a short drive away, these attractions offer wildlife
exhibits, walking trails, and a deeper look into Monroe County history with a blend of
interactive nature experiences and preserved plantation heritage.
Forsyth, GA
Monroe County Historic Courthouse & Downtown Historic District
