2026 Touch-a-Truck + StoryWalk

Schedule

Sat Aug 08 2026 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-04:00
Location

176 NW Broad St., Jesup, GA, United States, Georgia 31545 | Jesup, GA

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Two things right off the bat here.
If you are a teacher, do not read this until August 1st.
If you are a vendor, do not pay a scammer for a booth space. We do not charge vendors for this event.
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�� Touch-a-Truck + StoryWalk® is Returning to Downtown Jesup! ��
Join us Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM on West Walnut Street for a FREE, family-friendly back-to-school celebration!
And we are EXCITED with the StoryWalk we have lined up!
� This year's StoryWalk® will feature "The ABCs of a Teacher" by local educator and author Sherna Spearman-Lott. The StoryWalk® will be displayed on storefront windows on W. Walnut St., and Sherna will be on hand during the event with copies of her book available for purchase and autographing.
Enjoy:
� A StoryWalk® of The ABCs of a Teacher by Sherna Spearman-Lott
� Fire trucks, tractors, police cruisers, ambulances, and more to explore
� Meet local heroes from across Wayne County
� Vendors, giveaways, and fun activities for the whole family
� Churches and civic clubs are invited to distribute school supplies
� Quiet Hour from 9:00–10:00 AM for sensory-sensitive children (no sirens or horns)
� Proudly sponsored by the Wayne County Board of Tourism, Jesup Downtown Development Authority, and Wayne County Emergency Management Agency.
� Where: West Walnut Street (between North Macon Street and Northwest Broad Street)
� When: Saturday, August 8, 2026 | 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Come celebrate community, literacy, learning, and the start of a new school year in downtown Jesup! We can't wait to see you there.
If you would like to come with a vehicle, tractor, race car, whatever, contact Donnie Ray, at Wayne EMA - 912-424-0376.
If your business would like to participate, contact Kara Lopez, DDA Director for the City of Jesup at 912-427-1313 Ext. 120.
Interested vendors may contact Heather Altman at the Wayne County Board of Tourism at 912-427-3233. DO NOT PAY ANYONE A VENDOR FEE FOR THIS EVENT. FACEBOOK SCAMMERS ON REAL. Let Heather know what you are vending. You may leave a message with Tonya. We don't have forms for you to fill out. We will get your name, number, and what you are vending. Again, do not pay anyone to be a vendor at this event.
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176 NW Broad St., Jesup, GA, United States, Georgia 31545

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