Arts & Entertainment
Don't Miss: Crabapple Fest Returns Oct. 6
Residents can enjoy antiques and arts, local food and drinks, children's activities and college football on the big screen.
MILTON, GA -- The Milton community is just hours away from the return of the popular Crabapple Fest, which will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6 in heart of the city.
This fall festival, organized by the city of Milton and the Crabapple Community Association, is expected to attract 30,000 attendees who will enjoy antiques and arts by juried vendors, local food and drinks, children's activities and, of course, college football on the big screen.
Parking and attendance are free. Parking is available at Crabapple First Baptist Church, Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, and Milton High School. A courtesy shuttle will run throughout the day from Crabapple First Baptist Church. Anyone who is planning to attend the festival should know that parking along roads in surrounding neighborhoods or in the Crabapple Market parking lot is strictly prohibited.
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"Festival attendees can shop and dine with our unique festival vendors as well as take advantage of the great dining and shopping options located in downtown Milton," said Courtney Spriggs, Milton's community outreach and engagement manager. "We'll have all the hottest college football games on the big screen and a fun-filled children's area."
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A portion of Crabapple Road will be closed from the Crabapple crossroads intersection of Birmingham Hwy and Broadwell Road down to Itaska Walk. Motorists should follow detour signs. The festival road section will officially close at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 and will remain closed until 10 p.m. Oct. 6. In addition to portable restrooms, the public bathrooms at Broadwell Pavilion and on The Plaza at City Hall will be open for use.
For complete festival details, visit the city's website calendar. The community is invited to share their festival experience by using #CrabappleFest on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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