Come Celebrate and support our community at this family friendly event.
With over 150 Arts and Crafts vendors, food, live entertainment, a parade, children's activities and a beer garden; there is something for the whole family.

Downtown Kennesaw hosts the 49th annual Big Shanty Festival on April 2025. The festival combines the best of the rich heritage of Kennesaw with today’s fun-filled activities. Over 60,000 attendees will enjoy more than 250 booths with arts and crafts, food vendors, merchants, the Georgia Grown Member Village, and live entertainment.

Schedule:

9:30 a.m: Parade at Adams Park in Kennesaw
Parade Participants will be judged for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place competition and overall Best of Show competition.

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