05/26/2026
50th Anniversary of Sweetwater Creek State Park is happening this weekend! Let’s celebrate one of Georgia’s favorite state parks to explore! Read below for all the fun details happening from May 29th to the 31st 🙌🏾 ⬇️
May 29, 30, and 31 will feature various guest speakers, programs and of course there will be birthday cake.
Celebrations will be started at 10 AM each day and run until 4 PM Spaces are limited, first come first serve. There is no requirement to stay the full time, come for the events you’d like.
Day 1: Friday May 29- The 50th anniversary of Sweetwater Creek State Park
10:00 am Guest Talks from Emily D Springer, author of Making A Park, Sweetwater Creek State Park a History of Land and People 11:15 am Ambassador animals
12:00 pm Cake
12:30 pm Guided nature hike on the purple trail
3:00 pm Archery + Black Powder Demo
4:00 pm event end
Day 2: Our History
10:00 am Guest Talk from the Friends of Sweetwater Creek
11:15 am Geology Talk
12:00 pm Cake
12:30 pm Native American History Talk in the Museum
1:30 pm Mill Tour
3:00 pm Make your own Lanterns ($5 per person)
4:00 pm event end
Day 3: George H. Sparks Reservoir
10:00 am Guest Talks
11:15 am Boating
12:00 pm Cake
12:30 pm Boating
2:00 pm Fishing / Birding
4:00 pm Day Close