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| The Possum Drop Tallapoosa, Georgia Monday ~ December 31, 2018 The Best New Year's Eve Celebration in Georgia ! Music & Entertainment ~ Fireworks Display ~Family Fun ~ FREE!!! |
| Contact Us Danny Welch 770-328-0329 Patrick Clarey 770-574-2345 Media Relations ~ Advertising ~ Sponsorships ~ Vendors |
| Staying overnight New Years Eve ? Make Your Reservations Below |
| General Information |
* Tallapoosa is approximately a 45 minute drive from Atlanta on I-20 West.
* Arrive Early & Hungry ! We have an Awesome group of Food Vendors. Visit our Concessions Page
*This is an outdoor event. No seating is provided.
* Because of the crowd size and noise, we suggest you Leave Pets At Home.
* Alcohol is not allowed. (Johnny's Bar and Santa Fe Mexican Restaurant do sell alcohol.)
* Don't Drink & Drive ! Shuttle Bus for Hampton Inn Guest
* The event is in the downtown area of the city. ( See Map Below)
* Dress Warm. ( Check the local weather forecast )
* Porta - Potties are provided.( See Map Below )
* Bring Cash. Some restaurants and vendors are "Cash Only" Two local banks have outside ATM's.
* "Kids Zone" Area for your children. Bounce/Jump Houses ~ Rides & More
* Several Restaurants and stores will be open.
* Souvenir Vendors with New Year novelties.( See Map Below )
* Possum Drop Tee Shirts and Band Tee Shirts will be on sale.
* Parking is available on the sides of city streets, in many business and church
parking lots.
* Lodging is available at Exit 5 in Tallapoosa and several motels are at Exit 11 in Bremen, Ga., just
a few miles away. ( See Map Below )
* Arrive Early & Hungry ! We have an Awesome group of Food Vendors. Visit our Concessions Page
*This is an outdoor event. No seating is provided.
* Because of the crowd size and noise, we suggest you Leave Pets At Home.
* Alcohol is not allowed. (Johnny's Bar and Santa Fe Mexican Restaurant do sell alcohol.)
* Don't Drink & Drive ! Shuttle Bus for Hampton Inn Guest
* The event is in the downtown area of the city. ( See Map Below)
* Dress Warm. ( Check the local weather forecast )
* Porta - Potties are provided.( See Map Below )
* Bring Cash. Some restaurants and vendors are "Cash Only" Two local banks have outside ATM's.
* "Kids Zone" Area for your children. Bounce/Jump Houses ~ Rides & More
* Several Restaurants and stores will be open.
* Souvenir Vendors with New Year novelties.( See Map Below )
* Possum Drop Tee Shirts and Band Tee Shirts will be on sale.
* Parking is available on the sides of city streets, in many business and church
parking lots.
* Lodging is available at Exit 5 in Tallapoosa and several motels are at Exit 11 in Bremen, Ga., just
a few miles away. ( See Map Below )
| *We DO NOT Use A Live Possum ~ It Is Stuffed * |
| See Event Map below for Parking Info,Vendor Locations & More Use Icon at top right to expand map. |
| Kids Zone ~ Sponsored by: Mill Town Music Hall in Bremen, Georgia |
Shuttle for Hampton Inn Guest ! Hampton Inn is a Sponsor of The Possum Drop ! Make your reservations below and mention "Possum Drop" to receive a Discount ! ***In the event of rain Hampton Inn Guest will have Free Admission to the Cultural Arts Auditorium*** 770-537-9001 * Hampton Inn Shuttle Bus for REGISTERED HOTEL GUEST ONLY. Do Not Park at the Hampton Inn to Ride the Shuttle Bus. Shuttle Runs approx every 45 minutes from 5:33 PM to 1:30 AM *Additional Parking and Shuttle Service is available in the Ingle's Parking Lot across the street. |
| Johnny's Bar ~ Don't Drink & Drive ! FREE Shuttle Bus for Hampton Inn Guest |
| Arrive Early & Hungry ! We have a great group of Food Vendors this year. |
| Johnny's Bar Live Music by: "South of Nashville" Great Country Music 9:00PM until Close Monday December 31, 2018 with special guest Alley Sweatmon |
| We have Entertainment for your entire family New Years Eve at The Possum Drop. Bring the kids and visit The Possum Drop Kids Zone |
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| Click on above Logo's for websites. |
| *Times are approxmate and may be adjusted during the evening* |
| New Year's Eve ~ Monday December 31, 2018 |
| 6:00 PM to 7:45 PM |
| Live Music ~ Food Vendors ~ Souvenir Vendors Kids Zone ~ Fireworks ~ Family Entertainment |
| FEATURING |
| 5:00 PM |
| Arrive early and enjoy some great food at our local restaurants and food vendors. Music on PA and Local Talent |
| 8:00 PM to 8:15 PM |
| 7:45 PM to 8:00 PM |
| Welcome Guest Tallapoosa Mayor Pete Bridges and Possum Drop Organizer Danny Welch welcome guest to Tallapoosa and West Georgia. Mayor Pete Bridges introduces The Host of The 2019 Possum Drop George Franco |
| 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM |
| "Elvis" Tribute Artist ~ Eric Schneider |
| 9:30 PM to 12:15 AM |
| Tribute "On The Border ~ The Ultimate Eagles Tribute" |
| 11:55 PM ~ Midnight Countdown to 2019 Fireworks Display |
| Traveling in your RV to the Possum Drop ? Stay with our Sponsors ~ Ask for the Possum Drop Discount ! Heflin, Alabama Parks Cane Creek Campground & Georgia-Bamma RV Park Georgia Carroll County Ga Parks Little Tallapoosa Park & John Tanner Park |
| Pioneer Ford in Bremen, Georgia #1 Sponsor of the Possum Drop |
| Assisted By: Nicole Cozart |
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| From Charlotte North Carolina "Joystick" Hits from the 80's & 90's |
| Main Stage Head Avenue |
| Stage Two |
| *Times are approxmate and may be adjusted during the evening* |
| Great Country Music by "South of Nashville" |
| 6:00 PM ~ 8:30 PM |
| With Special Guest Alley Sweatmon |
| Hospitality Tent Heated / Located Next to The Main Stage $15.00 Each or $20.00 Per Couple Free Warm Drinks / Door Prizes Reservations must be made before Friday December 21 *Your reservation also reserves you a seat in the auditorium if the event is moved inside due to bad weather. Mail your check payable to and mail your payment to: Tallapoosa City Hall 25 E Alabama St Tallapoosa, GA 30176 Or Call Danny 770-328-0329 / Patrick 770-574-3108 / Tallapoosa City Hall 770-574- 2345 or email: tent@thepossumdrop.com |
| Hospitality Tent. |
| Activities will be moved to the Auditorium in the event of bad weather. |
| Free Shuttle Bus Service for our guest staying in RV Parks. Park at the Ingle's on Hwy 27 in Bremen and Ride the Shuttle Bus to the Possum Drop. |
| Activities on Stage Two may be canceled due to the weather because it is not a covered stage. See South of Nashville inside Johnny's Bar at 9:00 PM |
| Bring an Umbrella in case of a shower. |