The North Georgia Folk Festival, co-directed by Claire Campbell and Tommy Jordan, will hold its 38th annual event at Sandy Creek Park on Saturday, Oct. 7 from 11 a.m.–9 p.m. From music, art and demonstrations to food vendors and childrens activities, this event will be one for family and friends to enjoy. On the main stage, the lineup features various folk bands from around the region including Rebecca Sunshine Band, Skipperdees, Danielle Howle, Welfare Liners, Hibbs Family Band, Mudcat, Rick Fowler Acoustic Band, Curtis Eller and Villain Family. Cortez Garza, David Bridges, lighthearted (solo) and Paul Edelman will perform on the fire circle stage. Many food vendors will be present for the event such as Rashe’s Cuisine, LaPa On Wheels, Aunt Jack’s P-Nut Shack, La Michoacana Es Natural Ice Cream, Jittery Joe’s Coffee, Baddies Burgers and 4 Elephants Catering. Over a dozen artist vendors will be set up, offering a variety of pottery, paintings, jewelry and more. For tickets, adults will be charged $15, students will be charged $8 if their IDs are shown, and children under 12 will be granted free entry. General admission to the park will be $2 for anyone age 4–64 years old. Visit northgeorgiafolkfestival.com for a complete list of vendors and demonstrators.
WHO: North Georgia Folk Festival
WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m.
WHERE: Sandy Creek Park
HOW MUCH: $8 (students), $15 + $2 (park admission fee)
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