"Whigham, Georgia Home of the RATTLESNAKE roundup!" Whigham by 850prc

Whigham Travel Guide: 31 reviews and 35 photos

Howdy Y'all ! Welcome to the RATTLESNAKE Roundup

Whigham's Claim to Reptilian Fame

Every year, the last Saturday in January brings the annual "Rattlesnake Roundup" to the small south Georgia town of Whigham. As we often do, my daughter Sara and I, this time accompanied by my wife Bonnie and Sara's friend Erin, attended this year's roundup, which was held on Saturday, January 31.

The Roundup is, not surprisingly, first and foremost about the rattlesnake itself. But this little festival is another opportunity for a small and virtually unknown town in south Georgia to achieve an economic and informational boost. The annual Rattlesnake Roundup is a huge part of the Whigham, Georgia civic scene, and nearly everyone in town has some degree of interest and participation. It's as much a family outing as it is an event.

Hopefully, you may someday have the opportunity to spend a little time with the fine citizens of Whigham...both the human and reptilian ones. : )

....what roses are to Pasadena....

Center of the Rattlesnake World!

Just like the Tournament of Roses in Pasadena, California, the town of Whigham Georgia identifies itself with its quirky Rattlesnake Roundup. In late January, all roads in the north Florida and south Georgia area point to Whigham and its hundreds of venomous VIPs.

You won't be alone

There are lots of folks at the Rattlesnake Roundup

If the weather is decent, the Rattlesnake Roundup crowds can be huge. Considering that Whigham is barely a town, it's shocking the numbers of folks who will come from all parts to enjoy the fun.

The Rattlesnake Roundup is a huge boost to the Whigham economy. Besides all the visitors, there are hundreds of vendors who arrive to sell their wares. All of these folks spend the night in and around Whigham, they eat in restaurants, they buy gasoline, etc. In other words, these rattlesnakes are shaking up more than their rattles in Whigham on the last Saturday of each January. : )

Pros and Cons

Pros:A nice and friendly little south Georgia town
Cons:Other than the annual rattlesnake roundup, not much else happening around Whigham...
In a nutshell:At least once in your life, you need to spend the last Saturday in January in Whigham, Georgia!

Last visit to Whigham: Jan 2004
Intro Updated Feb 21, 2004
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Reviews (29)

Leon Fulmer proudly shows off his homemade sauce - Whigham

True Southern Barbecue Sauce.....sent to... Shopping (3)

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Still or spinning? Who can tell? - Whigham

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Inertia toys resting on a homemade quilt - Whigham

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Ball python at the Rattlesnake Roundup - Whigham

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Written Feb 21, 2004

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Comments (45)

sectorc Jun 20, 2010 at 3:24 PM Report Abuse

These folks make my all-time favorite barbecue sauce, for sure! Used to get it from them all the time at the Tallahassee flea market. Now I'm out in CA for school, and my pops sends it out from Florida, overnight. Definitely need to get yourselves some!
TheWanderingCamel May 7, 2007 at 7:52 AM Report Abuse

Great page! Just love these small town "dos" and you've done the Rattlesnake Roundup proud. Georgia's the only place I know where "war" becomes a three-syllable word. leyle
Yaqui Apr 5, 2007 at 9:52 AM Report Abuse

I hate snakes and quite frankly I don't tolerate them roaming around near my house. Yet this is a wonderful page! Great photos and tips.
Nemorino Sep 29, 2006 at 3:51 AM Report Abuse

This is just the kind of page I like! Lots of informative and entertaining details about something no one else has even been to or heard of. Looking forward to meeting you next week in Frankfurt.
Katmosphere Sep 9, 2005 at 8:06 AM Report Abuse

Hi Pete!! ....snakes......AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
travelgirl3 Mar 10, 2005 at 6:20 AM Report Abuse

Hey Pete - OK, now I'm really hungry - got a big hankerin' for some Bar B Q......... and maybe a corn dog and curly fries. Great page - great sense of humour! Penny
easyoar Feb 25, 2005 at 3:07 PM Report Abuse

Very interesting page Pete! I had never heard of any of this! Very honest nightlife tip. Don't think i have ever eaten snake, wouldn't mind giving it a try though!
Azhut Feb 7, 2005 at 4:43 AM Report Abuse

After all those snakes it sounds better to have a great lunch!! lol
MandaJ320 Jan 6, 2005 at 9:28 PM Report Abuse

ooooh, this looks scary!!!!!
Faiza-Ifrah Oct 19, 2004 at 5:41 PM Report Abuse

alligator food vendor called it ka-bob after turkish and pakistani kababs - bbqed meat disks. good cultural tips - next time i will be careful praising lincoln ;-) shopping reminds me of the east. georgian bull, scouts, shotgun, bbq - gr8 page this one.