Cartersville Bluegrass, Folk Festival Returns Saturday

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Bartow County residents who enjoy the sounds of bluegrass and folk music will want to spend Saturday in downtown Cartersville.

That’s because the third annual Cartersville Bluegrass & Folk Festival will return to the city on Oct. 17.

Hosted by the Cartersville Downtown Development Authority and Main Street Program, the free event will be held from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and will feature two stages of entertainment including bluegrass and folk music, as well as a kids’ area complete with various games and activities.

Music entertainment will consist of 14 bands on two stages. Entertainment will begin at 11 a.m. starting with Dixie Fire Cloggers on the Depot Stage, which will be located in Friendship Plaza next to the Train Depot.

The Firehouse Stage, which will be in front of the old fire station next to Cartersville City Hall, will begin hosting performances at noon. Both stages will feature a mix of bluegrass and folk bands, with a new band performing every hour until the headliners perform.

While many local and regional performers will provide musical entertainment throughout the afternoon, the event will have two great headliners: taking the Firehouse Stage at 5 p.m. will be City Hotel and The Roys will take the Depot Stage at 7 p.m.

You can check out the complete lineup, as well as bios of all the bands, at www.cartersvillebluegrass.com.

The Kids’ Corner, sponsored by Coosa Valley Credit Union, will be open in the Founders Oak parking lot next to the fountain in downtown Cartersville from noon to 5 p.m. This area will feature a variety of crafts, activities and games for children to enjoy for free.

There will be an opportunity for kids to design their own train conductor hat, attempt to catch a fish, have their faces painted, work off some energy in a bounce house, or leave their mark by painting a wooden train. A coloring contest will also be held for three age groups, and fun prizes will be awarded to the winners.

For more information, visit the Cartersville Bluegrass & Folk Festival’s website or call 770-607-3480.

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Photo credit: Cartersville DDA