Event Canceled for 2020
Brown Park – Historic Downtown Canton Georgia
The Festival
Held in Brown Park in historic downtown Canton Georgia is the 17th annual Canton Festival of the Arts Festival, May 2 & 3, 2020. The festival is produced by the Cherokee County Arts Center-a 501 (c) 3 non-profit dedicated to enriching community life through the arts-as its primary fundraiser. The festival features the Artist Market, entertainment, food and the Canton Chalk Spot: a sidewalk art display.
The Artist’s Market
The popular Artist’s Market is the centerpiece of Canton Festival of the Arts showcasing more than 50 local and national artists. Visitors will find handcrafted works of art that include paintings, jewelry, pottery, woodworking, glass, sculptures, textile at a variety of price points and styles for purchase. All artists will be onsite to share inspiring stories and some will even demonstrate their craft.
Click here for artist online application.
Click here for artist mail in application.
Food and Entertainment
Relax and enjoy local singer and song writers while sampling food favorites.
Entertainment line-up coming soon!
Interested in being a food vendor? Click here for more details.
Chalk Walk: Sidewalk Chalk Art Display
Aspiring artists of all ages and skill levels are invited to participate in the Sidewalk Chalk Art Display during the festival from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. daily. Each registered participant will receive one box of chalk. Pre-registration is suggested but walk ups are welcome as long as space and supplies are available. Register by April 24 to receive a $5.00 discount.
Saturday & Sunday, May 2 and 3, 2020 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Brown Park (located in between the Canton Police Department and Canton City Hall)
270 E. Marietta St.
Canton GA 30114
Free on street parking is available or in the Cherokee County Courthouse parking deck located at 94 N. Main St.
Festival attendance is free, although a $5 donation per adult and $10 per family is suggested.
Carolyn Morris
Festival Director
404-966- 8497 or cmorrisga@gmail.com