Need an event that has outdoors family fun for all? Bring them to the free Keeping GA Wild Family Festival at the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center (CEWC) near Mansfield, Georgia, on Sat., May 17, 2025 (9 am – 2 pm).
Free admission includes an array of activities that focus on Georgia wildlife, conservation, and outdoor recreational opportunities. Event attendees can try archery, fishing and shooting sports and see K-9 demonstrations with Georgia DNR Law Enforcement. Additionally, you can see live animal presentations, create some arts and crafts, experience solar viewing with the Charlie Elliott Astronomy club (weather permitting), and visit with exhibitors displaying wildlife or environment themed booths. Attendees will also get to enjoy a free hot dog lunch (from 11am – 1 pm or while supplies last).
Partners of this year’s event include the Georgia Wildlife Federation, Fellowship of Christian Athletes Outdoors, National Wild Turkey Federation and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
Before you leave the Charlie Elliott property, be sure to stop by the Visitors’ Center to tour the museum and take advantage of special sales in the gift shop.
To get to CEWC (543 Elliott Trail, Mansfield, GA 30055), take I-20 to Exit 98. Travel south on Highway 11, go through Mansfield, and continue three miles south to the entrance at Marben Farm Road on the left then follow the signs to the Discovery Area. This event will be held rain or shine.
For more information, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com/KeepingGAWILD, or call 770-784-3059.
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