THE MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL



48TH ANNUAL MOUNTAIN LAUREL FESTIVAL PLANNING UNDERWAY
MAY 15, 2010

Initial plans for the event include:

Clarkesville Kiwanis Club pancake breakfast at Clarkesville United Methodist Church

Clarkesville Lions Club always-popular parade

Fine art and craft vendors located in and around the Square

Antique Auto Show

Expanded children’s activities sponsored by Clarkesville Kiwanis Club

Local entertainment presented throughout the day on the stage in Sam Pitts Park

Traditional Appalachian lifestyle demonstrations, including music, wood-turning, spinning and other needle arts, on the grounds of the Historic Mauldin House

The Millinery Shop and Big Holly Cabin will be open for guided tours

Local artist John Kollock will sketch children in the garden


In partnership with the festival committee, the Clarkesville Better Hometown board is hosting nationally known storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin on Friday evening as a family-friendly kick-off event. This will be a fundraiser for the Clarkesville Library.

The Charm House will be also be open for guided tours. A charge of $10 will benefit the Friends of the Habersham County Animal Shelter.