An eclectic mix of arts, crafts and antiques will occupy

the grounds of Heritage Park this weekend as the Rotary Club

of Fayetteville and Main Street Fayetteville combine efforts

to put on their annual Fall Festival. According to Main

Street director Sherrie Anderson, 120 exhibitors will show

their wares Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. They will

reopen Sunday at noon and close at 5 p.m.

Art will include oil paintings and water colors, jewelry

and hand-thrown pottery. Craftsmen will display

woodworking, dried flower arrangements, needlework and ceramics.

The antique corner will feature dolls, glassware, coins,

furniture and various collectibles.

A children's area will feature rides and activities

for younger set.

The Rotary has an expanded food court for this

year's event, with Chicago's Finest Barbecue Ribs and Chicken

from Atlanta making a special appearance. Anderson said

the restaurateurs took top honors in radio station V-103's

cook-off on Memorial Day for their specialties. In addition to

the normal festival fare of funnel cakes and boiled

peanuts, additional concessions will be on hand to sell pizza,

burgers, hot dogs and more.

Entertainment will liven up the weekend with the

Allen Goodman Band, playing rock 'n' roll oldies, and

Southpaw, kickin' with top 40 country hits.

A special appearance Saturday by the 530th Air

Force Band between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. will be a highlight of

the day's musical offerings.

"For the first time ever, we're having a big name

concert in the evening," Anderson said. Kid Brothers are scheduled

to play popular oldies at 7 p.m.

Admission is free and parking will be available around

the Fayette County Library and the church parking lots behind

the Fayette County Court House.

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