Co-sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the City of Kennesaw, the Big Shanty Festival features over 250 crafters, artisans and vendors, in addition to live entertainment, children's activities and loads of festival food. Festival hours are Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (parade at 9:30 a.m.), and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m.

For more information, or if you are an artist, vendor, entertainer or prospective sponsor, please contact the Kennesaw Business Association web site at www.kennesawbusiness.org or call (770) 423-1330. Admission is free.