The Shakerag

Festival in Peachtree City started 25 years ago, around the same time

as the Founders Day festival in Tyrone began.

Shakerag is

known for its wide selection of arts and crafts exhibitors, set up at

Shakerag Knoll off McIntosh Trail in Peachtree City. The Shakerag Festival

returns this Saturday and Sunday, promising some old favorites as well

as some new artists and craftspeople.

There is no

admission fee to browse around the festival and, as always, there will

be a section for children featuring a petting zoo, face painting and games.

Lots of festival food also will be sold by local church groups and civic

organizations.

There will

also be entertainment during the festival. The Peachtree Wind Ensemble

will perform Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

Vendors come

from Georgia and the entire Southeast region. Familiar country crafts,

clothing, paintings, wood items, furniture, stained glass, jewelry and

soft sculpture all blend to make a varied and creative show. "Get

started on Christmas shopping," says Susan Taylor, event coordinator.

"There is something for everyone. Come enjoy our food, entertainment

and wonderful wares."

This event

will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and from noon

to 5 p.m. Sunday. Organizers of the festival invite everyone to spend

the weekend in rustic Fayette County leisurely shopping and enjoying their

autumn celebrations. Phone Susan Taylor at 770-631-2542.

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