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The 36th Annual Georgia Marble Festival has something for everyone!
With a hint of fall in the air and bursts of color sitting atop trees, you know it’s time for the 36th Annual Georgia Marble Festival. Held during October’s first full weekend, the city of Jasper and the Marble Valley of Pickens County celebrate the history of Georgia Marble on October 1 - 2.
 A full weekend of activities begins with the Marble Festival 5K Run/Walk Road Race Saturday morning. The 5K starts at 8 a.m. followed by the 1 mile Run/Walk at 9 a.m. To register, visit jasperumc.org. Then, catch the festival parade down Main Street at 10 a.m. Participate in the guided tours of the marble industry and structures. Also, enjoy arts, crafts, demonstrations and children’s activities throughout the festival grounds. There will be a marble sculptor, Bill Cook, Jr., carving marble displaying the theme of the festival, “Our Marble – Our Heritage.” Enjoy lots of great food while appreciating a vast array of weekend-long entertainment, including some of the best in Georgia music.
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FACTS ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
Show Dates: 10/01/2016 to 10/02/2016 Deadline Date: 9/12/2016
Show Hours: Sat 10-6/Sun 10-5
Show Name: Georgia Marble Festival - 36th Annual
Location: Jasper, GA - Lee Newton Park
Space Size: 15' X 15' Setup Time: Fri 10am Sat 7am
Area Where Event Takes Place: GA (Show a Map)
Contact Name: Tina Williams Position:
Organization: Pickens County Chamber of Commerce
Street: 500 Stegall Dr
City: Jasper State: GA Zip: 30143-1521
Phone: 706-692-5600 Phone #2: Fax: 706-692-9453
Email: georgiamarblefestival@pickenschamber.com
Is This a Professional Promotion Company (Y/N)?: N
Cost Outdoors: 100.00 Retail $150 Electricity: 25.00
Attendance: 11000 Admission (Y/N): Y Amount: $5 adults / $3 6 & up / 5 & under Free
Number Exhibitors: 150 Is Event Juried (Y/N): Y Jury Fee: 0.00
Categories of Art or Crafts: Fine Arts & Crafts
Type of Awards: None
Is This a Mall Show?: N
Is There Entertainment (Y/N)?: Y
Eligibility Requirements: Open - Handmade items.
Food Vendor Information: 15'X15' $150 precooked $250 cooked onsite
Event Website: www.georgiamarblefestival.com
Comments: Separate Fine Art Show. Parade, Car Show & more.
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12'X12' Craft Booth $100.00
12'X12' Retail $150.00
Food Booth: $250.00
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Thousands of people experience the rich heritage of the area each year, learning about the marble industry as well as visiting the many treasures of Pickens County. The festival is located at Lee Newton Park, 500 Stegall Drive in Jasper. Free parking and convenient shuttles are available at Ingles and Chattahoochee Technical College.
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Festival hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Sunday. Adult admission is $5; children 6-12, $3; and children 5 and under, free.
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