Arts & Entertainment

Crabapple Fest On Saturday in Milton

The annual event, which typically draws more than 30,000 attendees, will include vendors, children's activities, local food and drinks.

MILTON, GA -- On Saturday, the city of Milton and the Crabapple Community Association will join forces once again to host the annual Crabapple Fest.

This popular destination festival will descend onto downtown Milton from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1.

This annual event has drawn more than 30,000 attendees in the past, and this weekend's weather forecast should help make for a fun family event.

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"We've really worked to make this year's Crabapple Fest unique and fun by combining well-known Milton favorites with new vendors and exciting activities," said CCA President Peyton Jamison.

With help from title sponsors Olde Blind Dog and Carl Black of Roswell, an incredible fall festival will greet the community, including:

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  • Nearly 100 antique vendors, local juried artists and merchants from all over the Southeast
  • "Carl Black Game Day Area," including an 8-foot LED screen featuring SEC college football, returns to this year's festival thanks to Carl Black of Roswell
  • Loads of children's rides, games
  • Great local food and drinks from Cans Taqueria, Cue Barbeque, 850 Bar Pizza, Kathleen's Catch, Milton's Cuisine & Cocktails, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Olde Blind Dog, Repicci's Italian Ice and Snap Franks

Festival organizers encourage the community to use #crabapplefest to talk about the festival, ask questions or spread the word.

Detour map to get around Crabapple Fest. Via city of Milton

Parking for the Oct. 1 event is free. Shuttles will run from Crabapple Baptist Church during festival hours.

Handicap parking will also be available at the Crabapple Government Center at 12624 Broadwell Road.

Click here for directions to Crabapple Fest, located in the heart of downtown Milton at 12650 Crabapple Road. Those traveling during Saturday's event can use the festival detour map below to assist with navigating around downtown Milton/Crabapple.

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Image via city of Milton/Ashley Blencoe

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