Wild and Wacky Summer Festivals

Meet "Freight Train," the official mascot of the Redneck Games in East Dublin, Georgia. The day-long festival, to be held this year on July 11, celebrates the Southern redneck way of life.

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Wild and Wacky Summer Festivals

Looking for something out of the ordinary to do this summer? Start by checking out our compendium of fests happening across the country.

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