The 50th annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is this weekend, April 18 and 19. We are looking forward to celebrating 50 years in the community, where the downtown Kennesaw area is transformed into a giant family-friendly event. All booths sold out in record time this year. There will be a variety of activities to entertain all ages.
While at the Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival take time to wander through more than 200 booths featuring a vast array of one-of-a-kind homemade crafts. Be sure to check out the Georgia Grown Member Village on Watts Drive.
The Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History sits at the center of the festival. This Smithsonian-affiliated Museum is home to the famous “General” locomotive and encompasses the history of the downtown Kennesaw area. There will be a Kid’s Zone with inflatables, big and small, for kids of all ages.
We will have LOTS OF free entertainment at this weekend. Kicking off the start of the Festival at 10:15 is the North Metro Marching Eagles Band.NEW THIS YEAR BAND CONCERTS will take place on the big stage in Depot Park. On Saturday Allatoona High School Jazz Band takes the Depot Park Stage at 11:00 am, followed by the Ready Go Dog Show at noon. At 1:00 pm Freedom Church’s Praise Band and 3:00 pm North Stars Church’s Praise Band will perform. Ready Go Dog Show will perform at Depot Park Noon, 2:00pm and 4:00pm Saturday and Sunday. On Sunday North Cobb Jazz Band will play at 1:00 pm and Allatoona Jazz Band will play at 3:00 pm.
In the parking lot, adjacent to 1885 Grill on Main Street there will be a Food Court featuring live music both Saturday & Sunday from the spectacular Scott Thompson.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a festival without outstanding local entertainment and all your favorite “festival foods”. Entertainment will include some of Kennesaw’s most talented residents performing, local dance and demonstration teams, school chorus groups, and many more community groups on the Local Entertainment Stage.
The Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big Shanty Festival is held in downtown Kennesaw on both sides of Main Street (Highway 293) and is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association (a non-profit organization). Hours of operation : Saturday 10:00am-6:00pm/Sunday noon-5:00pm. FREE ADMISSION.
Visit www.kennesawbigshantyfestival.com for more information.
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