Downtown Kennesaw is host to the annual Big Shanty Festival on May 30 and 31, 2020. The festival combines the best of the rich heritage of Kennesaw and the Civil War era with today’s fun filled activities. Over 70,000 attendees will enjoy the more than 250 booths with arts & crafts, food vendors, merchants, and live entertainment.

This year’s event offers great entertainment on different stages and a variety of foods to please everyone’s palate. The Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival kicks off with a parade on Saturday at 9:30 am. The parade features floats, high school bands, marchers, and over 1,000 youngsters representing every sport association in the area. The Parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw.

Admission:

Free

Hours:

Saturday, May 30, 2020 from 9:30 am to 6 pm

Parade is on Saturday at 9:30 am

Sunday, May 31, 2020 from 12 pm to 5 pm

(original date was April 18, 19, postponed due to Covid-19)

Location:

Downtown Kennesaw near the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History

Kennesaw, Ga 30144

This fun filled event is co-sponsored by the City of Kennesaw and the Kennesaw Business Association.

For more information, please contact the event organizers – JRM Management at (770) 423-1330.

For more information, please contact the event organizers – JRM Management at (770) 423-1330.