Friday, October 4, 2002

Fairburn to celebrate heritage Saturday

By JOHN THOMPSON
jthompson@TheCitizenNews.com

Hundreds of fun-loving folks are expected to descend on Fairburn this weekend for one of the town's great traditions.

The Old Campbell County Homecoming is this Saturday in the South Fulton city. Activities are planned from the early morning to the afternoon and feature something for all the family members.

Events this year include:

An open house at the historic courthouse from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A parade starting at 10 a.m.

Arts, crafts, foods and concessions from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Festival coordinator Marian Johnson said this year's booths are some of the best in the festival's history.

Entertainment at the festival starts at noon and features a variety of choices including line dancing, singers, the Doris Russell Dancers, and entertainment by the youth from Open Word Ministries.

Historical displays in the courthouse all day long, including a quilt show.

Special homecoming sales at all the downtown Fairburn merchants.

For information, call Marian Johnson at 770-964-6734.