Tour Byron

05/29/2026

Book your stay in Byron, Georgia this peach season 🍑

Byron is a convenient stop along I-75 to refresh and recharge before heading on your next adventure! We're kicking off a series sharing lodging options on Exit 149 for you to consider when traveling in Middle Georgia.

First two stops:

📍 Holiday Inn Express – 102 Holiday Ct, Byron, GA 31008
Amenities: free breakfast, pool, smoke-free hotel, & more

📍 Avid Hotel – 104 Holiday Ct, Byron, GA 31008
Amenities: fresh breakfast, outdoor pool, business center, & more

Contact the Byron Welcome Center and follow our page for the best spots to eat, shop, and explore while you’re here. Your stop in Byron might just be your favorite part of the trip!

05/22/2026

Are you a business owner or know someone who is? Have them contact us about sponsoring the Byron BBQ Fest. Help us make the festival a great experience for all ages!

🔥 Put Your Brand in the Middle of the Smoke 🔥

The Byron BBQ Fest is coming, and we’re inviting businesses of all sizes to be part of it as sponsors! With hundreds of attendees, live music, and a full day of family-friendly fun, this is your chance to get your name in front of a crowd that loves to shop local.

✔️ Logo placement
✔️ On-site visibility
✔️ Community recognition

Sponsorship opportunities start at just $100, making it easy for small businesses to jump in and be part of something big.

Ready to get involved? Contact the Byron Welcome Center today and let’s get your business in the spotlight!

209 Chapman Rd Byron Ga
478-956-2409

05/20/2026

The Byron Welcome Center will be closed Monday, May 25th, for Memorial Day.

We reopen as usual on Tuesday, May 26th at 8:30 am.

05/14/2026

We're still looking for vendors to join us. Do you crochet, paint, or make any other handmade items? Talk to us about signing up!

The BBQ Fest is looking for market vendors! 🔥

To Potential Vendors: We have listened to feedback and changed the vendor experience. You will now be moved closer to the action and receive assigned spots. You will also have a check-in during the event from one of our staff or volunteers.

Reach out to us at [email protected] or come by our two locations to sign up. We can only receive cash, check, or money order.

📍Byron Welcome Center | 209 Chapman Rd Byron, Ga
Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
📍Byron Historic Train Depot | 101 E Heritage Blvd Byron, Ga
Tue-Sat 8:30am-4:30pm

⚠ Please be wary of scams and contact the Byron Welcome Center if you have any concerns

05/05/2026

Time to sign up for the 4th Annual BBQ Fest competition🎉

Not a GBA member? Not a problem! This "In Association With" GBA event allows even non-members to participate. Perfect time to gather your buddies and try something new!

📝Stop by the Byron Welcome Center or the Historic Train Depot, or have us email the application to you.

Reminder: We do not take any online or card payments. Only cash, check, or money order. Please be cautious of scams.

Share this with the BBQ pitmasters in your life, no matter their prior competition experience.

05/05/2026

The 2026 Battle of Byron was a blast! We're already ready to see you next year on the 1st Saturday in May

05/02/2026

Battle of Byron is here 🎉

Join us for the fun in downtown Byron today 11AM to 7PM!

What to expect:
🍔Food Trucks
🛍️Market Vendors
🤸Games & Challenges (updated times below)
🎶Music entertainment (various times)
🪄Magician (2:30pm)
🚗 Car Show (1-4pm)
🎉Corn Hole

We’ll be in the Train Depot with free Byron merch and information.

Note: The depot restroom is closed to the public and only open to vendors.

05/01/2026

🚨The Byron Historic Train Depot was nominated for Best of Middle Georgia in the Museum category🚨

Now it's time to vote! You can do this once a day up until 5pm on May 15th, 2026 by following the directions below.

How to vote:
1) Go to the website (🔗 in comments)
2) Go to "Things to Do"
3) Go to "Museums"
4) Don't forget to submit your vote!

We want to thank each of you for visiting our museum and hanging out with us. If you haven't visited the museum yet, you can come by Tue-Sat 8:30am-4:30pm and get in for FREE! Take a tour, go into the caboose, and see the displays of our rich history of peaches, trains, and more!

05/01/2026

⚠️A message from the Battle of Byron⚠️

"Dear Community Members, Sponsors, Vendors, and Attendees,

After closely monitoring the weather, we have made the decision to delay the start of the 2026 Battle of Byron Festival by one hour. The festival will now begin at 11:00 AM.

This brief delay will allow the majority of the rain to move through, helping ensure a safer and more enjoyable experience for everyone.

Please note, this is the only change to the schedule. All events and activities will proceed as planned, just beginning one hour later.

The new event times will be 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

We appreciate your understanding and look forward to seeing everyone at 11:00 AM for a great day at the Battle of Byron.

Sincerely,
Austin L. Simar
Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer
Battle of Byron Festival"