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Plains Pig Pickin' Excursion
Saturday, Mar 2, 2013
1:30 PM to 6:30 PM
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Take a ride in air-conditioned, 1949 vintage cars, to the Annual Plains Pig Pickin' Festival. This excursion promises to be a great opportunity for the whole family to take in the sites of President Jimmy Carter's hometown and see all the crafts and taste all the foods made available at this festival. An excellent Prime Rib Buffet at Lake Blackshear Resort is included in the price of your tickets. Call today to get your tickets!
1:30 p.m. - Depart Ga. Veterans State Park
2:25 p.m. - Arrive Americus
2:30 p.m. - Depart Americus
3:00 p.m. - Arrive Plains
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3:10 p.m. - Depart Plains for Archery (ALL passengers must pay)
3:20 p.m. - Arrive Archery (layover 30 minutes)
3:40 p.m. - Depart Archery
4:00 p.m. - Arrive Plains Additional charge to all
Tickets are sold on the day of the train ride only:
$7-Coach seating / $10-Premium seating
4:00 p.m. - AWARDS presented by President Carter
5:00 p.m. - Depart Plains
5:35 p.m. - Depart Americus
6:30 p.m. - Arrive Ga. Veterans State Park
6:45 p.m. Prime Rib Buffet at Lake Blackshear Resort and Golf Club
Supper included in price of tickets
Coach
Adult $39.99 Child $22.99
Premium and Hawkins
Adult $48.99 Child $29.99
Event Phone:
1-877-427-2457
Location:
SAM Shortline Excursion Train - Georgia Vets State Park
2459 U.S. Highway 280 W
Cordele, GA United States 31015
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SAM Shortline Excursion Train
105 East 9th Avenue
Cordele, GA United States 31015
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