2007 fall festivals

Thu, 09/13/2007 - 1:42pm
By: Emily Baldwin

Eventful weekend underway

The festival season is in full swing this weekend as Fayette and Coweta counties hosts four annual celebrations: the Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival in Peachtree City, Old Town Sharpsburg’s Fall Festival, the Inman Farm Heritage days, and Tyrone Founders Day.

The town of Tyrone will continue its celebration of the 31st annual Tyrone Founders Day which kicked off Sept. 13 and concludes Sept. 15.

Festivities, which will be held at Handley Park, include the carnival, arts & crafts, delectable food from a variety of vendors, the Tyrone library book sale, the annual Mayfield Ice Cream Eating Contest and fireworks. The annual car show as well as the festival’s entertainment will be held at Shamrock Park.

On Friday, festivities will get going at 3 p.m. with the Tyrone library book sale at Handley Park. The annual carnival will get started at 5 p.m. Wrist bands can be purchased for $15 for unlimited rides, individual tickets may be purchased for $1 each or a pack of 12 tickets can be bought for $10.

Accompanying the carnival will be art and crafts as well as food vendors.

The Dance Like a Star Ballroom Dance Team will perform from 7:30 to 9 p.m. The carnival will wrap up at 11 p.m. on Friday.
The biggest day of festivities will be held on Saturday beginning at 7:30 a.m. with the Tyrone Elementary Walk and Fun Run at Tyrone Elementary School. The 5K road race will begin at 8 a.m. at the school.

The book sale will continue at 9 a.m. and will go through 6 p.m. at Handley Park. Arts, crafts and food vendors will also get going at 9 a.m. at the park while the car show, sponsored by Embrey Customotive, will crank up at 10 a.m. at Shamrock Park and will continue through 4 p.m.

The carnival is from noon to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The parade begins at 2 p.m. and will proceed along Senoia Road from Arrowood Drive along Senoia to Carriage Oaks where it will disband.

Entertainment will be held throughout the day including the Soulful Christian Dance Company (5-5:30 p.m.), Mike Stone Street Magic (5:45-6:15 p.m.), Levi Rose (6:30-7 p.m.) and the Tim Duggar Band (8 p.m.-10 p.m.).

The fireworks display will be held at Handley Park at 9 p.m.
For more information contact Jennifer or Lynda at the Tyrone Recreation Department by calling 770-487-4694 or email tyronerec@numail.org.

The 23rd annual Old Town Sharpsburg Fall Festival is planned for September 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Booths lining the old business district streets will be occupied with vendors from past years as well as some new vendors. Shoppers will have the opportunity to browse through antiques, collectibles, craft items and artwork from the many talented artisans.

The festival, which is held the third weekend in September and the third weekend in April every year, has been a staple of the small Coweta town for 23 years. Welcoming artisans from all over the Southeast, the event will feature a variety of entertainment for those of all ages and interests.

The event features over 100 antique and arts & crafts dealers, great food, including world famous barbecue, a kid’s korner with rides, games and crafts for children and more. Certified tree climbing instructor, Abe Winters, will be part of the entertainment.

New features expected to please audiences this fall include an old western-style photograph booth and a carnival-style booth of old featuring a mystery item entitled “The Strange Thing.” Festival goers can pay a fee to see the item said to have been collected in New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.
A new wood carving shop is now open and is also expected to draw crowds this year.

Those interested in vending at the event may register up to one week prior to the festival. The cost for a 15’X15’ booth is $65 for the weekend.

Music, square dancing and clogging performances promise to entertain the crowds, so don’t forget to check out the recreation center as well.

While attending the festival, visit the ten shops of Old Town Sharpsburg that are open all year long. Admission and parking is free for this event.

Contact Phil or Peggy Anderson at 770-251-4513 for more information.

The 11th annual Inman Farm Heritage Days kicks off Sept. 14 and will continue through Sept. 16 at the Minter farm in Inman, Ga. The festival site is off Ga. Highway 92 on Hill’s Bridge Road five miles south of Fayetteville and thirteen miles north of Griffin.

The show grounds are open from 9 a.m. until dark on Friday and Saturday and from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Traditionally, Friday is bustling with continuous arrivals of many exhibitors as well as visitors. Saturday’s schedule is filled with demonstrations, tractor activities, and exhibits. Sunday morning will host an outdoor church service at 9 a.m. on the original site of Inman United Methodist Church followed by continuation of activities.

The annual festival takes visitors back to a simpler place in time; a time when small farms were an American way of life for many families. Each year this festival draws thousands of visitors who see hundreds of antique cars, trucks, tractors and engines, museum displays, live demonstrations, as well as arts, crafts, food, live music and activities for guests of all ages.
The living history farm animals display features mules and donkeys at the Miss Quinny’s log cabin site and the steam tractor will be back this year as demonstrated by Darryl Coleman.

Visitors may also want to check out the new apple cider press on site. The event will feature a moonshine exhibit where demonstrators will show visitors exactly how their ancestors made moonshine years ago, minus the mash of course.
A sweet treat for visitors is a demonstration of homemade syrup which will also be available to taste. Be sure to check out the old country store relocated from Tyrone Rd. to the Inman Farm.

A unique display featured at this year’s event will be the clothes washing display, watch how technology has changed the domestic life over the years.

Exhibitors and visitors are invited and as always admission and parking are free. For more information, call 770-461-2840 or visit www.InmanFarm.com.

The Peachtree City Parks and Recreation Department will host the 30th annual Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival September 15 and September 16 at Shakerag Knoll in Peachtree City.
The popular festival opens to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 12 to 5 p.m. on Sunday. The event, which is open to the public, is free and parking will be available on site at no cost.

This year’s festival is expected to play host to 150 vendors featuring handmade items for sale including jewelry, pottery, stained glass articles and more. Vendors will make their way to Peachtree City from all over the Southeast region, with many vendors coming from every corner of Georgia.

The event will feature entertainment provided by a DJ each day as well as performances by the Fayette Fiddlers, cloggers and other performers.

The kiddies in tow will also find find entertainment at the festival including wax hands and crafts for kids.

Also under the shady pine trees next to the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater will be food vendors serving a variety of tasty treats. The varied menu from food vendors include baked goods and meal options. Tables are available so plan to stay for mealtime.

The Shakerag Arts and Crafts Festival, which will take place rain or shine, is known for its handmade arts, crafts, food, music, and fun for all, so don’t hesitate to take the entire family.

Shakerag always promises to offer a great opportunity to shop from talented and unique craftsmen. For more information call the parks and recreation department at 770-631-2542.

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