3rd Annual Appalachian Spring Festival

The 3rd annual “Appalachian Spring Festival” will be held on Saturday, May 6 from 10:00am-4:00pm along Main Street, in Historic Downtown Rogersville.  Bring the family as we celebrate music, a puppet theater, Maypole and other folk dances, local authors, artisans, food, and creative activity!  From last year’s response, we are bringing back the acoustic music, interactive dance, and adding a Maypole event to the mix.  Folks of all ages continue to come for the Chalk Art Contest; and last year the Rogersville Arts Puppet Show debut was a big hit.   We are adding vendors and workshops this year, as well as having downtown restaurants open.    Fee  based activities include two workshops on traditional arts @$30 (“Weaving Sticks- an ancient, simple hand-weaving tool used to create a bracelet of your own design) all materials included, offered for 8 years old – up; kid’s trash art which will be judged and displayed @$3.  The 4th Annual Chalk Art Contest @$6 is being held on the sidewalks of Depot and Main Streets.   Come create a beautiful picture by yourself or with a team!  There will be chalk supplies for purchase; and prizes to win in different age categories.
For further information about activities and events produced by the Arts Council, check Facebook, www.rogartscouncil.org, or call 423-293-0882.