Cedar Valley Arts Festival coming soon

CEDARTOWN — The 53rd annual Cedar Valley Arts Festival will kick off Friday in Cedartown’s Peek Park, from 5 to 9 p.m. There are 74 vendors expected to show up to provide fun, food and interesting finds of all kinds in the park.

“This venue provides a perfect location to showcase local artists, craftsmen and musicians,” said Laura Newton, one of several organizers with the Junior Service League, which benefits from the festival. “We pride ourselves on showcasing the talents of our young artists as well by displaying artwork for every elementary student in Polk County.”

Along with the annual festival, there will be a 5K run and walk April 29. Today is the last day to register at a cost of $20, after today registration goes up to $25.

Registration forms can be found at cedarvalleyartsfestival.com or participants can register online at active.com. Group leaders can contact Brigitte Tillery at btillery@polk.k12.ga.us for a group rate.

The Arts Festival will be holding the annual dog show Sunday, as the feature event of the day.

It begins at 2 p.m., with registration ahead of time at 1:30 p.m.

There is no admission to attend the festival, which also will have food trucks, pony rides, a rock climbing wall, swings, water walkers, and arts and crafts.

The Cedar Valley Arts Festival will go on rain or shine during the three-day event next weekend, organizers said. Pets are also welcome, but need to be kept with their owners on leashes.

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