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Wally Melon says,"Whether just passing through or if you plan to stay awhile, please stop and enjoy a sweet slice of life here in Cordele/Crisp Co. Georgia "The Watermelon Capital of the World".


Brochures: Cordele, Georgia | Cordele Farmer's Market




	...	Site Map
	.. Community Information ........... Calendar of Events ........... New Comer Information ........... General Information ........... Education ........... Health Care ........... Industry ........... Churches ........... Clubs & Organizations ........... History .. Chamber Directory ........... Member Listing ........... Chamber Application ........... Chamber Officials ........... Contact Us .. Tourism ........... Golf Mecca ........... Recreation ........... Area Attractions ........... Lodging ........... Restaurants .	Site Map
		Wally Melon says,"Whether just passing through or if you plan to stay awhile, please stop and enjoy a sweet slice of life here in Cordele/Crisp Co. Georgia "The Watermelon Capital of the World". If the kid in you craves a playground as big as the all outdoors, then let Crisp County satisfy your sense of adventure. Land a trophy-caliber largemouth bass. Slam-dunk to save the game. Serve an ace to win the tennis championship. Chip your way to a tournament-winning birdie. Your dreams can come true in Crisp County where all of these opportunities, and many more, are available to you. Lake Blackshear is the largest recreation facility in Crisp County. It is 8,700 acres of paradise for fishing, water skiing, and paddling pleasure, Lake Blackshear offers many types of rewarding activities. Each year the lake is the site of national bass fishing tournaments that bring participants from all over the nation. The tournaments are eagerly anticipated events that draw impressive crowds to the shores of Lake Blackshear. Located adjacent to Lake Blackshear is Georgia Veterans Memorial State Park. The park which encompasses 1,322 acres also has recreation and leisure activities available. For leisure there are two park museums that include exhibits of American war artifacts. Displays of some of the most famous war machines that ever fought can be seen at these museums. The park also offers tent and RV sites, 10 rental cottages and group shelters for picnics, reunions or other special gatherings. For more information and reservations call, 1-800-864-PARK. MAJOR FACILITIES 1,322 Acres 82 Tent & RV Sites Swimming Pool & Beach 18-Hole Golf Course Winterized Group Shelter 10 Rental Cottages Lake Blackshear Cordele is also home to the fastest 3/8 mile paved oval speedway in the south. "Watermelon Capital Speedway" is located at exit 104 off I-75 in Cordele, they have races every other saturday night beginning at 8:00, the gates open at 4:00. For more information call 273-9306, 273-5102 or 273-3101, please drop by and enjoy the excitement. *Special Events* *May - June: Annual Sailplane Competition* *June - July: Watermelon Festival* *July: Independence Day Celebration - Fireworks* *November: Central Georgia Fair - Veterans Day Celebration* *December: Christmas Tour of Homes* *December: Christmas Parade* Brochures: Cordele, Georgia \| Cordele Farmer's Market **Note: You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view this file. You can download it free by clicking here. PLEASE E-MAIL OUR TOURISM DEPARTMENT**