About Us
HomeTown Festivals Purpose
HomeTown Festivals, through diverse events—from golf scrambles to galas, parades to A Christmas Market—enhances the sense of place, quality of life, fellowship, and pride in Valdosta/Lowndes County. By showcasing local organizations and artists, and fostering community coordination, we create a lasting economic impact, turning every event into a celebration of unity.
Our guiding theme, 'Putting the Unity Back in Community,' is at the heart of everything we do. As a nonprofit service organization, we coordinate, organize, and promote each event, ensuring it not only celebrates but also sponsors local causes, fostering unity and a lasting impact.
HomeTown Festivals' History
HomeTown Festivals was born from a simple idea: a city’s encouragement and one individual’s resolve. When Valdosta welcomed the vision of signature community events, we took the lead—building, funding, and growing it into the vibrant series of festivals it is today.
Founder, Denise Peters
Denise Peters is the visionary behind HomeTown Festivals, born from a belief that Valdosta deserved events that do more than entertain—they bring us together. From orchestrating Mardi Gras to a HomeTown Christmas, her passion is 'putting the unity back in the community.' For Denise, every event is a stage where neighbors become family.