Attractions:
The Claxton Bakery, Inc.
PO Box 367
203 West Main Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-3441
1-800-841-4211
www.claxtonfruitcake.com
A blend of nature’s finest fruits and nuts, Claxton Fruit Cake has enjoyed a reputation for quality and value since 1910. Each year, millions of pounds of Claxton Fruit Cake are produced and shipped worldwide.
Georgia Fruitcake Company
5 South Duval Street
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2683
www.georgiafruitcakecompany.com
Highly skilled bakers work from recipes handed down through four generations. No one other than a direct descendant of the founder has ever mixed a batch of their fruitcake.
Evans Heights Golf Course
PO Box 267
Highway 301 South
Claxton, Georgia 30417
(912) 739-3003
Evans Heights, Claxton’s premier course, opened in 1966. This par 36, 9 hole course is a great taste of golf for the beginner and the long-time linkster.
Evans County Public Fishing Area
Just off Highway 280 East, 8.5 miles from Claxton
Claxton, GA 30417
Located on a gently rolling 372 acre tract of land with three lakes that vary in size from 8 to 24 acres. Open year round from sunrise to sunset. Facilities include concrete boat ramp, fishing piers, boardwalk with disabilities access, and picnic tables. Outdoor classroom for students, clubs and organizations.
Richey Arena
4240 Allen Sikes Road
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-2139
Barrel racing at it’s best! Fastest growing family sport around! Timed barrel racing events held monthly. Call (912) 739-2139 for schedule.
Longneedle Farm Truck & Tractor Pull
3032 L.J. Road
Claxton, GA 30417
(912) 739-8469
Family oriented event held 1st Saturday of each month. All trucks & tractors welcome. Gates open at 4:00 p.m. For more information, call 739-8469 or visit www.longneedlefarmtractorpull.com
Events:
Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Annual week long celebration with a parade on MLK’s birthday in January. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce, (912) 739-1391.
Cruisin’ in the Country
Annual cyclist event held the 2nd weekend in November.
Family friendly bicycle ride, hosting 600 (+) cyclists, offering 4 different ride options (16 mile, 32 mile, 65 mile and 100 mile) through scenic terrain of Evans, Tattnall, Bulloch and Candler Counties. Themed rest stops, entertainment and full for all ages! For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce, (912) 739-1391
Claxton Rattlesnake Roundup
Held the 2nd weekend of every March. Attractions include a parade, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, snake milking and handling demonstrations, wildlife exhibits, turkey calling contest, beauty contest and more! For more information, contact the Evans County Wildlife Club, (912) 739-3820.
Christmas in Claxton
Held on the first Saturday in December. Fun includes arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, pictures with Santa, Parade of Lights, live entertainment and much more! For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce, (912) 739-1391
Links:
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www.marketgeorgia.org
www.georgia.org
