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Basaic Says: Whigham is also the home of the Georgia Rattlesnake Roundup. Unfortunately I was not here at the right time to attend. VT member PChalmis has a great page about the roundup. There is also a rattlesnake roundup in Claxton, Georgia.
Basaic Says: Whigham is located in the Southwest corner of Georgia. It is a small town but has a nice little historic district along US 84.
Visit with the "out of town" snakes, too......
850prc Says: The Rattlesnake Roundup is, primarily, all about rattlesnakes. But as a secondary mode, its purpose is to promote and educate people about all kinds of snakes, both venomous and non-venomous.Naturalists and experts are on-site and they provide interesting and entertaining...
Get something to nibble on at the Roundup
850prc Says: The Rattlensnake Roundup, like many other local fairs and gatherings throughout the South and America as a whole, features the usual collection of "fair food". Candied apples, popcorn, hot dogs, burgers, fries, etc.There are some items that are more geared towards the deep...
But, it's not JUST rattlesnakes....
850prc Says: The Whigham Rattlesnake Roundup is primarily about rattlesnakes. But, there is an underlying mission to discuss reptiles, and snakes in particular, of all kinds. There are demonstrations and lectures given on all types of snakes, both venomous and non-venomous. The roundup...
The Weight Loss professionals. : ): ...just in case you eat at the Roundup too often..
850prc Says: OK, I'm just being funny. But, I'm not completely kidding when I say that you should not make "fair vendor food" a steady diet. You'd end up looking like a whale, due to all the high calories of the fried fare being served.So, enjoy your day at the Rattlesnake Roundup, and...
Numerous vendors at the Rattlesnake Roundup: It's not everyday that you can taste an alligator
850prc Says: They no longer serve fried rattlesnake at the Rattlesnake Roundup, due to the howling from the environmentalist corps. But, if you're looking for something unusual and distinctly rural southern to sample, try some fried alligator tail. In many areas, they'd just say "Gator...
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There is ABSOLUTELY nothing to do in Whigham, Georgia at night. Enjoy the Rattlesnake Roundup, and then head home. If you're not "home", head back to Tallahassee, where there is some semblance of a nightlife.
In Whigham, Georgia, nighttime is bedtime. And sometimes, that isn't that bad. : )
Dress Code: You're at home. Wear something comfortable. Get yourself a cold beer and watch some TV. :) Then make sure you have nightmares by discussing the day's snake encounter at the Rattlesnake Roundup.
Written Jan 31, 2004
Rattlesnake Roundup vendor(s): Interesting stuff for sale at the Roundup, part II
850prc Says: As mentioned in the earlier tip, there are all sorts of interesting and inexpensive items for sale at the Roundup. Some of the craft-type offerings are really pretty. In the photo below, check out the optical-illusion wooden wind mobiles. These are all one piece of wood,...
Rattlesnake Round-up vendor(s): Interesting stuff for sale at the Roundup, part I
850prc Says: There are probably close to one hundred little vendor shops set up at the Roundup. There are all sorts of items for sale, including candles, t-shirts, food items, gadgets, art work, musical instruments, rattlesnake-themed items, leather goods, inexpensive and handmade...
Leon's Barbecue Sauce: True Southern Barbecue Sauce.....sent to your home
850prc Says: First a note.....I realize that this tip is essentially a duplicate of one of my general tips. But, I really wanted to make sure people have the opportunity to try a taste of the old South in their own homes. One of the best things about Whigham and south Georgia has to be...
How long ago DID they fight the Civil War, part IV
850prc Says: As described on several of these other "Civil War" tips, the history of the 1861-65 fighting is very important in the heritage of the South. It's not unusual to find re-enactments and period costumes at any small town gatherings held in the region.In the accompanying photo,...
How long ago DID they fight the Civil War,part III
850prc Says: ---NOTE PLEASE CLICK ON THE PHOTO AT THE LEFT, SO IT WILL ENLARGE, ALLOWING YOU TO READ THE MESSAGE. As you've learned if you've read this far in my Whigham page, Southerners are proud of the South, and they honor their "Rebel" heritage. Southerners are quite independent,...
Still Rebel proud 140 years later
850prc Says: As I describe more fully in my "local custom tips", the South is still very much cognizant of the US Civil War, or as it's called here, "the War of Northern Aggression". Most long-time southern families have relatives who served in the Confederate Armies.Many people...
FOX News Channel covers the Rattlesnake Roundup
850prc Says: In the accompanying photo, you see a reporter and cameraman from the national FOX television network interviewing one of the visitors to the Rattlesnake Roundup.Although it's just a small town item, the Rattlesnake Roundup does have a degree of quirky fame all over the...
850prc Says: As is the case at any festival, there are all sorts of activities for kids and adults alike to enjoy. Taking part in all of them can empty your wallet in a heartbeat. But, this little guy (in the photo) managed to pry $7 out of his dad's pocket to do some "bungee...
Boy Scouting is different in south Georgia
850prc Says: Like everywhere else in the world, Whigham has Boy Scouting. The organization, founded in the early 20th century by Lord Baden-Powell, has offered many opportunities to both boys and girls all over the world.Scouts are always involved in drives to raise money, both for their...
They ain't just ridin' horses in Whigham
850prc Says: There are always plenty of livestock and horse operations hanging around the Rattlesnake Roundup, offering festival visitors a chance for a pony or horse ride.And in some cases, they'll saddle you up something bigger than a horse. As you can see in the accompanying picture,...
All sorts of music in the air....
850prc Says: I always enjoy listening to the varieties of music being played at southern festivals such as Whigham's Rattlesnake Roundup. As you'd expect, there are always country and bluegrass groups playing music very much native to the deep South. And as you can see in the...
850prc Says: Most everyone at the Roundup is having a good time, so you see almost nothing but smiling faces. However, if you'd like to brighten your face even more, you might consider spending a couple of dollars to get some colorful artwork added to your cheek. My daughter loves doing...
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Whigham, Georgia Home of the RATTLESNAKE roundup!
Every year, the last Saturday in January brings the annual "Rattlesnake Roundup" to the small south Georgia town of Whigham. As we often do, my daughter Sara and I, this time accompanied by my wife......
Whigham is located in the Southwest corner of Georgia. It is a small town but has a nice little historic district along US 84.
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