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Published Wednesday, October 01, 2008 in Local
Cotton Pickin' Fair Saturday, Sunday
Fine pottery, weaving, sculpture, woodcarving, painting, jewelry and wearable art are samples of what to expect from an outstanding group of exhibitors at the Cotton Pickin' Fair in Gay, Ga., this weekend.
Many artists eagerly share their creative skills and talents with ongoing demonstrations.
The 69th edition of The Cotton Pickin' Fair is sponsored by The 1911 Society, Ltd., a Georgia nonprofit corporation supporting sustainable rural development through agritourism. Enjoy a great day of 21st century fun in a unique 1910-era farm venue where 300 skilled artisans from the United States and Canada feature art, antiques and crafts.
Artist Eloise Schneider of Waverly, Ala., believes that "through art, we have the potential to cleanse and uplift the soul," and she does exactly that with her colorful mixed media paintings on wood and canvas. Schneider has even resurrected the 19th century craft of painted floor cloths. These brightly colored, water resistant area "rugs" are customarily used at doors or sinks and will make a beautiful addition to your home. Her booth will be directly across from the information center.
Cotton Pickin' Fair exhibitor Douglas Hardy of Franklin, Ga., is dedicated to advancing the fine art of metal forging. At booth C27, Hardy turns raw metals into exquisite hunting knives, camping tools and beautiful rustic crosses.
Dancers, musicians and puppets will delight young and old from six rustic stages.
Music at The Cotton Pickin' Fair covers everything from bluegrass to classical.
Keith Phillips of Atlanta, Ga., and Sleepy River Studios returns to the fair, bringing his unique interpretation of New Age Music in his five original CDs. New this year is the "Cotton Scale Stage," featuring acoustic folk-rock and bluegrass bands.
Fun-filled days await you at The Cotton Pickin' Fair. Open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, admission is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 4 to 12.
Additional information and directions to The Cotton Pickin' Fair is available at www.cpfair.org .