MACON, Ga. — It’s going to get loud at Lake Tobesofkee this weekend.
The American Jet Sport Association is coming to town for two days of jet-ski competitions.
It happens all day Saturday and Sunday at Sandy Beach Park. Macon Mayor Lester Miller and others announced the event this morning by the lake. Miller said it will bring $600,000 in tourism dollars.
The event will bring up to 150 professional racers to Macon who will compete in a series of rounds throughout the weekend.
Admission to the event is $10 for anyone over 6 and there will be no swimming at Sandy Beach. Tickets can be purchased on site at Sandy Beach the day of.
Other swimming areas at Lake Tobesofkee will remain open.
The public can participate in the event on Friday during The Corporate Challenge race.
Beginning at 9 a.m. anyone can come out and ride the jet skis on Lake Tobesofkee with proceeds going towards the local Special Olympics.
The competition will take place on Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
This is the Jet-Sport Association’s first event of the 2023 season and their first return to Tobo in 20 years.