Moultrie in Southwest Georgia
Explore the backroads, the history, culture and shopping
          .... Experience it all

With special festivals and events held throughout the year, and several unique permanent attractions, we feel sure that you will find something appealing to all ages and backgrounds in Moultrie.

If you think the only place to visit in Georgia is Atlanta,
I promise you are in for a surprise!
Do come and sit for a spell and see why we are referred to as
the City of Southern Living.
Whether you are here researching your roots at the Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library, shopping for specialty and antique items in our beautifully preserved downtown area, or taking in a nationally-renowned art exhibition at the Colquitt County Arts Center, you will find something unique about Moultrie. While here, you may choose to hunt on any of our many hunting preserves and plantations, watch a national diving competition at the Moose Moss Aquatic Center, or spend a relaxing evening at our own Barber Tucker Crawford Inn Bed and Breakfast.

If visiting in the Spring, look for our Calico Arts and Crafts Festival, Blue/Gray Heritage Weekend & Battle Reenactments, Automotive Swap Meet and Car Corral, or Festival on the Square to keep your days occupied. When the weather gets a little nippier, look to be entertained with America’s Premier Farm Show, the Sunbelt Agricultural Exposition, held every year in October. This international farm show presents the latest in ag-related technology and draws a 200,000+ crowd each year. You can also catch our Fall Automotive Swap Meet and Holiday Calico Arts Festival in November. Whatever time of year, Moultrie offers a mild climate suitable for golfing, fishing, or any other outdoor event.

You most certainly would not want to miss our Christmas festivities in Downtown Moultrie. Imagine strolling around or riding in a horse-drawn carriage downtown under a magical cascade of lights streaming down from the cupola of our courthouse… Sounds of carolers echoing their Christmas melodies… The smell of hot chocolate wafting through the air… The kids will love our award-winning nighttime lighted Christmas parade and the lighting of the Courthouse Christmas tree.

Maybe this gives you a picture of the warmth and graciousness of our community and what experiences we have to offer to our visitors. Drop by anytime – we’re always open…

Moultrie Georgia Attractions

Moss Farms Diving Facility

What does a World War II pilot and a diving facility have in common? The acclaimed Moose Moss diving program and facility have produced several national and international caliber divers while the facility plays host to local, state, national and international diving meets. The “Flying Tigers”, as the diving team is called, refers to the famed combat pilot squadron in World War II in which Moss was a pilot. The Moose Moss International Invitational Diving Competition is held annually in June or July. For more information, call (229) 890-5478. Web Site   E Mail

Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library

Foreign roots can be found planted in Moultrie. Located in the Moultrie Public Library, the Genealogy Library offers a collection of genealogical, ethnic, and historical information for professional and amateur researchers. The Library is an approved AAA attraction. The Genealogy Library attracts thousands of visitors to Moultrie for research purposes year-round. The Scottish Festival Weekend is presented annually in February. For more information, call (229) 985-6540. Web Site

Colquitt County Arts Center

From high school hijinks to high art museum. Formally the Moultrie High School, the Arts Center offers extensive programming in the visual and performing arts. The Arts Center’s galleries display a number of world-renown exhibits throughout the year and has played host to the likes of Henri Matisse and Armand Hammer exhibits. The Center boasts the talent of local residents in theater productions throughout the year and sponsors the annual Festival on the Square, a celebration of the arts, in downtown Moultrie in April. For more information, call (229) 985-1922.

Spence Field

Cows, Crafts, Chevrolets, and ‘Que…all in one location. October brings the Sunbelt Agricultural Expo to Spence Field and over 200,000 visitors to Moultrie and Colquitt County each year. The Sunbelt Expo, now in its second decade, is the premier farm show in North America, with more than 1,000 corporate and private exhibitors and is held annually the third week in October. Semi-annually, The Calico Arts & Crafts Show and the Automotive Swap Meet & Car Corral, both held in the Spring and Fall months, bring in over 35,000 people each. March brings the Southern Wildlife and Outdoor Exposition to Spence Field, a paradise for hunters, fishers, birders, conservationists, art lovers, and most of all, for families seeking a unique outdoor adventure. For more Information, (229) 985-2131

Historic Downtown Moultrie

“Stop, Shop, Love and Live”. A visit through downtown Moultrie will charm you at first site. Specialty shops, antiques stores, and restaurants line the streets. Designated on the National Register of Historic Places, Downtown Moultrie has recently been awarded a $1 million grant for landscape and sidewalk improvements. In the center of downtown is the famed Colquitt County Courthouse, once voted the prettiest courthouse in Georgia, which has recently been restored to its original splendor. Events are held year-round downtown, including the annual holiday festivities and award-winning lighted, nighttime Christmas parade. For more Information, Contact Historic Downtown Moultrie, (229) 890-5455   E Mail

Museum of Colquitt County History

Visit Colquitt County through the ages. The Museum houses articles depicting different aspects of early life in Colquitt County. Maintained by a core of volunteers, the museum welcomes all visitors and natives alike for a tour of special exhibits and permanent displays. Recently added was a Colquitt County Sports Hall of Fame permanent exhibit. Look out for history re-enacting itself each Spring during the Blue-Gray Heritage Weekend held the last weekend in March. For more information, call (229) 890-1626   Web Site   E Mail

Reed Bingham State Park

National high-speed boat racers zoom through our waters. A popular recreation area offering a variety of facilities and activities situated along the county lines of Colquitt and Cook counties. The 1,620 acre park encompasses a 375 acre lake, a 3.5 mile nature trail which includes a cypress swamp, a pitcher plant bog, and other habitats representative of South Georgia. Campgrounds and areas for picnicking, fishing, boating, swimming, biking, and even a miniature golf course are available to the public. The Reed Bingham Challenge powerboat races are held annually in May and welcome over 8000 visitors to the park. For more information, call (229) 896-3551. Web Site

Hunting Plantations

Colquitt County… truly a Sportsman’s paradise. Hunters from across the country and around the world marvel at the sporting opportunities of Colquitt County’s five outstanding hunting preserves. Games include dove, turkey, deer, quail and duck. Skeet shooting and sporting clays on a range are also an option at area gun clubs. For a complete list of plantations in Colquitt County, please contact the local Chamber of Commerce at (229) 985-2131. E Mail

Golfing

Golfer’s delight for daily and weekend play. For the golf enthusiasts, Sunset Country Club, The Barrens, and Roger’s Gardens each offer a beautifully landscaped eighteen-hole course. Sunset is a private club with a full range of facilities and activities including swimming, fishing, tennis, a full-service pro shop, and a restaurant-lounge. Guests are welcome. Home of the annual Pot O’Gold Pro-Am Tournament held each Spring. Call (229) 890-5555 for more information or a tee time. The Barrens is a public course located outside of the community of Doerun and has recently opened the “Back Nine”, allowing for eighteen-hole play. A pro shop and clubhouse with a snack bar is located on site. Call (229) 782-7172 for more information. Another public eighteen-hole course is Roger’s Gardens located on Industrial Road in Moultrie. Call (229) 891-2433 for more information.

Contact
Moultrie-Colquitt County Chamber of Commerce
PO Box 487 Moultrie, GA 31788
Web Site   229-985-2131   E Mail