The Okra Festival started as a small community event celebrating the only crop that survived an unusually hot summer in 2000. More than a decade later, it is one of the highlights of the summer season, featuring local food, music and cultural arts. Event is held annually on the last Saturday in August.

Location and directions:
Lowndes County, off U.S. Hwy. 80 W. on Frederick Douglas Road. Follow signs.

For more information visit:

• http://www.okrafestival.org/