October

Some dates, times and event activities are estimates so check with organization websites for actual information.

WIREGRASS ANTIQUE AND COLLECTOR CAR SHOW
October 6, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Visit one of the largest car shows in the Wiregrass Region with approximately 200 cars on display, ranging in age from "T" models to custom classics. Hosted by the Wiregrass Antique and Collector Car Club.

HEADLAND HARVEST DAY FESTIVAL
2nd Saturday in October, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Every 2nd Saturday in October, the Headland Chamber of Commerce sponsores the annual Harvest Day Festival around the Town Square. Festival activities include live entertainment, antique cars, rides and games for all ages, arts and crafts, cake walks, moonwalks, pony and train rides. Several local organizations have booths with lots of good food.

It's purpose is to promote our city, our local businesses and our agriculture industry. This event is a major fundraiser for a lot of local organizations and includes the Harvest Day Pageant which selects a Tiny Miss Harvest Day, Little Miss Harvest Day, Junior Miss Harvest Day, Teen Miss Harvest Day and Miss Harvest Day.

LANDMARK PARK QUILT SHOW
October 26-28

Held in conjunction with Wiregrass Heritage Festival. Juried quilt show and special exhibit.

WIREGRASS HERITAGE FESTIVAL
October 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Learn how peanuts were harvested in the Wiregrass a half-century ago. Enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of cane grinding, syrup making, butter churning, basket weaving, soap making and other traditional farm activities. Plus, food, music and antique tractors and farm equipment.

NATIONAL PEANUT FESTIVAL
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National Peanut Festival Fairgrounds - Depending on calendar, last weekend in October to 2nd weekend in November. Main event schedules usually cover about 10 days, although some activities such as pageants occur 4-6 weeks prior to the main event schedule. The nation's largest peanut festival is held each fall to honor peanut growers and to celebrate the harvest season.

The fairgrounds are located on Highway 231 South -- just three miles south of the Ross Clark Circle. The festivities include numerous fun-filled family events, such as amusement rides, animal acts, agricultural displays, live music concerts, beauty pageants, arts & crafts displays, contests, food, a two-hour parade, of course, tons of peanuts! Come join us!