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and shoppers will also fi d delectable treats in the food
court. The city’s art scene is growing, downtown shops
and galleries are hopping, and the Acworth Art Fest is the
sweet cherry on top of our delicious and enchanting
community.
SUPERIOR PLUMBING
KENNESAW/BIG SHANTY FESTIVAL
APRIL 13 - APRIL 14
DOWNTOWN KENNESAW
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During the 43rd annual Superior Plumbing Kennesaw/Big
Shanty Festival, the downtown Kennesaw area will be
transformed into a giant, family-friendly festival. There
will be a variety of activities to entertain all ages. While at
the festival, take time to wander through more than 200
booths featuring a vast array of one-of-a-kind and
homemade crafts. e Superior Plumbing Big Shanty
Festival has grown through the years to become one of the
largest arts and crafts hows in north Georgia.
The location of the festival plays up the rich heritage
of Kennesaw and its important role in the Civil War. The
Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
sits at the center of the festival. Th s Smithsonian-affiliated
Museum is home to the famous “General” locomotive
and encompasses the history of the downtown Kennesaw
area. Stop by the enormous Kid’s Zone with inflatables big
and small for kids of all ages will entertain all the kids.
Of course, it wouldn’t be a festival without outstanding
local entertainment and all your favorite “festival
foods." Entertainment will include some of Kennesaw’s
most talented residents performing, local dance and
demonstration teams, school chorus groups, members of
Great Gig Dance Studio and many more community
Above:
Pictured are the
crowds at a
previous
Superior Plumbing
Kennesaw/
Big Shanty
Festival.
Left:
Pictured are
some of the
food vendors at
a previous
Superior Plumbing
Kennesaw/
Big Shanty
Festival.
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