Waycross Convention & Visitors Bureau
Ware County
CHECK OUT OUR LARGE ANNUAL EVENTS
Living here in the South, we have a tradition of not letting our spare time go to waste, you’ll always find us out and about making the most of it. This means that we’ve always got something going on, so if you’re visiting, the likely hood is that you’ll be able to sample our Southern hospitality.
VISITORS BUREAU & ATTRACTIONS
The Waycross Convention & Visitors Bureau is conveniently located in central Waycross. Here you will receive personal service and help with most anything to do with your stay in Waycross. We’ll point out things you don’t want to miss, offer tips, advice, and inspiration and we are happy to show you how to get to places.
OUR CONVENTION CENTER FACILITIES
Include the historical C.C. McCray City Auditorium building offers a multi-purpose facility to host a wide range of events. The experienced City of Waycross staff will work hard to ensure events are a success. This space is ideal for business and social events, parties, wedding receptions, reunions, conventions, and other special gatherings.
Upcoming local news
Christmas parade
Our Annual Christmas parade held in historic downtown Waycross featuring colorful floats, festive walkers, the Golden Gator Marching Band, and Santa Claus on the ‘Big Red’ fire truck is nearly upon us.
It’s free to enter so why not promote your business and enter a float, you may win.
CONVENTIONS
CITY AUDITORIUM
Our City Auditorium was originally built in 1937 with the assistance of the Waycross Chapter of the Lions Club and the funds of the WPA projects (Works Progress Administration). Located at the corner of Pendleton and Oak Streets
ATTRACTIONS
VISITORS BUREAU
Don’t forget you’ll be able to pick up the latest flyers and info for all our attractions.
Located at 417 Pendleton Street, we’re just up the front steps, into the building and then directly to your right.
LOCAL EVENTS
JANUARY
The MLK, Jr. Parade
MARCH
Okefenokee 10k Swamp Run
APRIL
April Fool’s Rod Run
Swamptown Getdown
SwampFest
Big Z Garage Sale
Twin Oaks Blue Grass
JULY
4th of July Celebration
SEPTEMBER
Twin Oaks Blue Grass
Gram Parsons Guitar Pull
NOVEMBER
Okefenokee Fair
Big Z Garage Sale
DECEMBER
Okefenokee Swamp Park
Holiday Light Show
Christmas Parade
We’ve listed our large annual events, but if you need more information, just contact us and we’ll happily help however we can. We know that if you visit our community you’ll have a great time and want to come back again real soon.
HOTELS & MOTELS
We have a great choice of hotels and motels to ensure a pleasurable stay. Not forgetting a great choice of restaurants.
