Downtown Americus Main Street

05/21/2026

🍔 The battle for burger bragging rights is heating up 🔥

So far, we’ve had OVER 150 votes cast in this year’s Downtown Americus Burger Bash… but there’s still time to crown the champion 👑🍔

Visit participating restaurants, try their signature burgers, and cast your vote by scanning the QR code at each location.

One burger will earn the legendary hand-blown burger trophy and ultimate downtown bragging rights.

Who’s got the best burger in town? 👀

📍Participating Restaurants:
Roman Oven Pizzeria • Gyro City Mediterranean Grill • The SPOT: Latin Fusion Cuisine & Bar • The Alley at The Windsor Hotel • Toboggan Steve's • 1800 • Carter’s Fried Chicken

👇 Tell us which stop has been your favorite so far (without giving away your vote 😉)

05/19/2026

🇺🇸 We need YOUR voice, Americus 🇺🇸

As part of Americus Celebrates America, we are collecting 250 stories and responses about what this country means to you. These responses will become part of a temporary public art installation in Rylander Park as we celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday.

Whether your answer is heartfelt, hopeful, funny, personal, or patriotic—we want to hear it.

Take a few moments to share your thoughts and help us create something meaningful for our community.

👇 Fill out the questionnaire using the QR code or link below and help us reach 250 responses!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf4l0O_rVUBEoDKvAfK7wa3JLe4dFMUD4jXOL1DnD_AoEynaw/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=109376223373221199468

Tag a friend or family member and encourage them to participate too 🇺🇸

05/16/2026

Happening NOW in Downtown Americus! 🇺🇸

Join us for Armed Forces Appreciation Day as we celebrate and honor the men and women who have served our country.

🎈 Kids Zone & Bounce House
🎖 Military discounts at participating downtown businesses
🎉 Downtown BINGO with a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars | Get your BINGO Card at the Visitor Center!!
🎶 Live music in Rylander Park starting this afternoon

Come spend the day downtown, support local businesses, and help us kick off America’s 250th celebration!

We’ll see you downtown

05/15/2026

🇺🇸 As we prepare for Armed Forces Appreciation Day, we want to highlight one of our downtown businesses that truly represents community and service.

Made in Americus is proudly veteran owned and operated and features locally made items crafted right here in our community. It’s a great reminder that some of the best things in Americus are created by the people who call it home.

While you’re downtown for Armed Forces Appreciation Day on May 16, be sure to stop in, explore the shop, and support a local veteran-owned business.

Shop local. Support local. Celebrate local. 🇺🇸

05/14/2026

🕹️ A new player has entered Downtown Americus 👾

Welcome The Arcade to downtown!

Located at 222 W Forsyth St, The Arcade brings classic retro gaming back to life with old-school arcade fun, nostalgia, and plenty of chances to chase high scores.

Whether you grew up in the golden age of arcades or just want to experience it for the first time, this is your sign to grab your friends and press start 🎮

Be sure to stop by, support local, and check them out!

05/14/2026

🇺🇸 Armed Forces Appreciation Day is THIS Saturday, May 16th in Downtown Americus,
and we’re making it a full day of fun!

8:00 AM - Lenny’s Farmers Market opens

10:00 AM - Pick up your Bingo Card at the Visitor Center for a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars!

All Day - Shop deals & discounts at participating locations with Military ID

Head over to Rylander Park for:
1:50 PM - Opening Prayer & National Anthem
2:00 PM - 🎵 Mike English
3:15 PM - 🎵 Catfish Johnson and the Hushpuppies
🎈 Kid Zone with a Bounce House!

Let’s celebrate our heroes AND kick off America’s 250th Birthday as Americus Celebrates America! 🎂🇺🇸

05/13/2026

05/12/2026

🇺🇸Armed Forces Appreciation Day is coming to Downtown Americus! 🇺🇸

Join us on Saturday, May 16 from 10AM–4PM for a day of music, family fun, shopping, and community as we honor our Armed Forces.

🎈 Kids Zone & Bounce House
🎖 Deals & discounts with military ID at participating locations
🎉 Downtown BINGO with a chance to win $250 Downtown Dollars

🙏 Opening Prayer & National Anthem at 1:50 PM

🎶 Live Music in Rylander Park
🎤 Mike English at 2 PM
🎸 Catfish Johnson & the Hushpuppies at 3:15 PM

Come celebrate, support local businesses, and help us kick off America’s 250th celebration right here in Downtown Americus.

👇 Tag a veteran or service member you’d like to thank

05/11/2026

Join us in Downtown Americus for Armed Forces Appreciation Day 🇺🇸

On May 16, we’re coming together to honor and celebrate the men and women who have served our country.

🎖 Military discounts at participating downtown merchants beginning at 10 AM
🎶 Live music in Rylander Park
🎤 Mike English at 2 PM
🎸 Catfish Johnson & the Hushpuppies at 3:15 PM

💬 We’ll also be collecting community stories about what America means to you as we kick off our celebration of America’s upcoming 250th birthday.

Come shop local, enjoy the music, and help us show appreciation to our Armed Forces.

05/09/2026

Small business support doesn’t always have to cost a thing. 💙

This National Small Business Week, take a few simple steps to show local businesses some love: leave a review, share their post, tag a friend, comment something kind, or recommend them to someone new.

Little actions can make a big difference for the small businesses that keep our downtowns thriving. ✨