Peacocks are gorgeous creatures.  Did you know that it is the males that have the bright plumage we traditionally associate with peacocks?  That is to entice the lady peacocks to mate with them.  Quite a bit different than us human creatures, right?  This Saturday, the 2016 Pavo Peacock Festival spreads its wings to show off its beauty at the Pavo Peacock Center. What: 2016 Pavo Peacock Festival Where: Pavo Peacock Center (2061 W McDonald St) When: Saturday, May 14th, 8:30am to 3pm Admission: FREE Contact: Pavo Peacock Center (229) 735-21112016 Pavo Peacock FestivalThe Pavo Civic Club has been hosting a peacock festival every second Saturday in May for the last 29 years.  The 2016 Pavo Peacock Festival will include all the treasured traditions, such as a parade,arts and crafts, sack rac... 05/09/2016

For human beings, females are the ones that preen and put on a colorful display to attract a mate.  In the peacock community, it is the male of the species that dance around, puff out their chests and have the colorful plumage in order to attract the opposite sex.  Come to Pavo this Saturday to find out all about this beautiful bird at the 2015 Pavo Peacock Festival.What: 2015 Pavo Peacock FestivalWhere: Pavo Peacock Center (2061 W McDonald St, Pavo, GA)When: Saturday, May 9, 2015 9am to 3pmCost: FREEContact: Pavo Peacock Center (229) 735-2111Located less than a half an hour northeast from our Thomasville community, the city of Pavo was named for the Latin word for "peacock".  For almost 30 years now, the Pavo Civic Club has chosen the second Saturday in May to honor their namesake.  Th... 05/04/2015

Autumn in the Thomasville community means many things to many people.  The leaves in the trees change to beautiful maroon and orange.  Sweater weather is upon us.  And it is time for the Pavo Fall Festival 2014. What: Pavo Fall Festival 2014Where: Downtown PavoWhen: Saturday, November 1st 5pmContact: Sally Burgess (229) 977-4271 or via email The whole family will enjoy the Pavo Fall Festival 2014.  Dozens of vendors from all over the area will set up shop at the festival.  You can start to tackle those names on your Christmas list now!  Why wait?  Live musical entertainment as well as street dancers will perform...much to the delight of festival goers.  Family-friendly carnival-type games will be set up, such as the ring toss, fishing for prizes, bursting balloons and more.  Try your h... 10/27/2014

Thomasville Red White and Blueberries 2014 Independence Day is less than two weeks away.  That's when everyone will be celebrating the old red, white and blue.  Start the festivities early with some Thomasville Red White and Blueberries 2014 this Saturday, June 28th. What: Thomasville Red White and Blueberries 2014Where: 6920 Airline Rd, Pavo, GAWhen: Saturday, June 28, 2014Cost: $25 for 3 gallon bucketContact: American Legion Post 31 (229) 221-7978 Blueberries are an incredibly healthy treat.  Raw blueberries are packed full of anti-oxidants, which combat free radicals (uncharged molecules that can damage the cells of your body).  At the Thomasville Red White and Blueberries 2014 celebration, you can pick up to three gallons of blueberries right off the bush for just $25.  Take these b... 06/22/2014

2014 Pavo Peacock Festival Near Thomasville Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 11th.  If you're looking for something fun and a little different to do the day before, why not take her to the 2014 Pavo Peacock Festival near Thomasville.  Located just a short 23 mile drive northeast of Thomasville, the Pavo Peacock Festival is always held the second Sunday in May and has upheld this fine tradition every year since 1988. What: 2014 Pavo Peacock FestivalWhere: Pavo Peacock Center (2061 W McDonald St, Pavo)When: Saturday, May 10, 2014 9am to 3pmContact: Pavo Civic Club (229) 735-2111 or via email The 2014 Pavo Peacock Festival near Thomasville promises to be a day filled with family-friendly fun.  There are tons of children's activities planned all day long.  Everyone can join in on the pie-ea... 05/05/2014

Yes, folks.  It's that time of year again.  It's time for the Pavo Fall Festival and Haunted House Near Thomasville.  Located just 25 miles northeast of Thomasville, the Pavo Fall Festival has become an family fun destination every October.  The Pavo Fall Festival provides pure family entertainment, with games, food, dancing, a variety of contests and much more.  Located at the Pavo Peacock Center (2061 W McDonald St), the festival will begin at 5pm.  The Haunted House, however, takes place Friday and Saturday (October 26th & 27th) beginning at 7:30pm.  Admission for the Pavo Haunted House is $4 for ages 11+, $2 for kids ages 7-10 and free for kids under the age of 7.  So, after you have a blast at the Pavo Fall Festival, get your scare on at the Pavo Haunted House. The Pavo Fall Festiv... 10/22/2012