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Lyons Main Street
Exciting things in downtown Lyons!
Lyons Main Street is excited to share our new park, 304 Society Garden, with the community. The name comes from the first three digits of everyone’s zip codes in these parts and all of society is welcome. We hope everyone takes advantage of this relaxing area to meet up with family and friends or to hang by yourself.
Our new office is well under way and we hope to move in soon. The bricks from the windows have been removed and glass has been installed as well as a complete makeover inside. The new building will house the museum and Visitor Center as well as the Lyons Main Street Office. Visit our website www. lyonsmainstreet.com to find a
list of businesses, community calendar, walking map, and other useful information.
Happening in your hometown!
SEGSBD Scholarship Pageant February 19, 2023 Tales from the Altamaha April 20-29, 2023 Super Kids Soap Box Derby Race April 28, 2023 Run What You Brung April 28, 2023 Soap Box Derby April 29, 2023 Rally Races Jan 14 & 15, 2023, April 1 & 2, 2023
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All new stories and a chance to participate!
Tales from the Altamaha is revving up for a new show! Our committee is working hard to produce a new set of ‘Tales’ for your enjoyment. Tales from the Altamaha offers opportunities to get involved as an actor, prop master, musician, set designer, costume curator, and ticket taker.
We are collecting stories about being a kid long, long ago through the Interview an Octogenarian Contest. The contest is open to grades K-12. The goal is to interview someone around 80 years of age and gather their stories about growing up in Toombs. The winner receives $100 and their tale will be part of the next year’s play.
High School students who participate in Tales from the Altamaha during those four years are eligible for a $1000 scholarship towards higher education. Three students were awarded scholarships last year.
The Derby is back for another exciting year
The Southeast Georgia Soap Box Derby is a great family event. Teams build their derby cars and race down Derby Hill at Partin Park for a chance to win $1000 and race in Akron, OH at the International Soap Box Derby. There are three divisions; Stock, Super Stock, and Master’s. Rally Races are run throughout the year so racers can earn points and earn a chance to compete in Akron.
On the Friday before the race, mentally and physically challenged kids are invited to participate in the Super Kids Race. Specially designed twoseat cars are wrapped with super hero images. A seasoned driver is paired with a Super Kid and they race down Derby Hill.
On Friday night, Run What You Brung competitors build their own gravity powered vehicle and race for fun! Everyone is encouraged to participate in this event.
The SEGSBD Scholarship Pageant will be held at STC. $2350 in scholarships are awarded each year to our winners. The Queen’s Court can be found at different functions around the community giving back and raising awareness throughout the year. 2022 Rally Masters World Championship Cash Driggers
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If you enjoy meeting new friends and being active in your community, Lyons Main Street is the place to be! All of these events are sponsored locally and run by volunteers.
Real Squeal | Downtown Lyons & Partin Park
This two day annual event is the perfect blend of good food, good music and family fun. Local amateurs brought their best to the plate Friday evening for the amateur competition, live music and fireworks. Saturday the heat was on as pitmasters competed in the professional competition.
