A celebration of rhythm and Americana, the festival is a three-day family-oriented music festival featuring some of the finest in American bluegrass, blues, cajun, zydeco and roots music.

Expanded elements include a second "Dance Stage" a local artists showcase, and a children's area run and supervised by Tania Howey and her Magic Moon Traveling Circus.

The festival runs Friday, Oct. 6, 5p.m. to midnight, Saturday, Oct. 7, 11a.m. to Midnight and Sunday, Oct. 8, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The setting includes a natural amphitheater surrounding a custom-built, 2,400-sq. ft. stage, a creek and lake, as well as field space accommodating car camping and parking for those who choose to leave at the end of the night. Patrons are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity to camp out at the venue as a safe alternative to driving and to encourage musical interaction among the patrons and artists following the show.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the Magic Garden Program, an organization dedicated to incorporating environmental education in area schools.

Directions: From downtown Atlanta on I-85 southbound, exit at Lakewood Freeway heading west. Lakewood Freeway becomes Ga. Highway 154. At Fulton Industrial Boulevard, turn left (south) to follow 154. Approximately five miles from this intersection, 154 intersects Ga. Highway 92. Continue straight until the next yellow flashing light and turn right. There is an Amoco station on the left. Turn right onto Cedar Grove Road. Follow Cedar Grove approximately seven tenths of a mile and turn left on West Teel Road, following the gravel road to the venue.

Artists scheduled to appear include Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, Vassar Clements, Blueground Undergrass, Donna The Buffalo, Colonel Bruce Hampton & The Code Talkers, Caroline Aiken, Acoustic Syndicate, The Larry Keel Experience, Curtis Burch, Snake Oil Medicine Show and Elise Witt.

Tickets are $65 for a three-day weekend pass or $20 Friday night, $35 Saturday and $20 Sunday.

A variety of food and beverage concessions will be available to HarvestFest patrons. While coolers are permitted on site, a "one cup" rule will be enforced as patrons enter the amphitheater area.