MILTON, Ga. — Upwards of 35,000 people are expected to attend Crabapple Fest, Milton’s most popular event, in the city’s downtown which will feature gifts, food options and fun activities.
Crabapple Fest will take place Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Scores of select vendors will line that street, as well as parts of nearby Crabapple Market, offering special items for the home, artistic creations, stylish attire and other amenities.
After debuting last year, the Kid Biz Expo, which features products made and being sold by young entrepreneurs, will return with expanded hours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and more participants.
This year’s festival will also feature 24 food vendors operating out of booths and trucks. There are also many restaurants, some newly opened, that people can visit. Some of those are in Crabapple Market, which will set up a big projector screen on the Green’s stage for people to watch college football.
Families can stay entertained with several kid-friendly rides like a giant swing, big bubbles, balloon art, lawn games, visiting with Nutcracker characters and a games trailer. There will also be live music performed in front of Crabapple Family Dentistry all day long.
The anticipated turnout requires some adjustments to how people get in and around Milton’s downtown. Crabapple Road will close from Heritage Walk to Mayfield/Broadwell Road at 10 a.m. on Oct. 6 to allow for set-up and should reopen around 10 p.m. the following day. Those driving during that time can use the detour along Heritage Walk.
Those driving to the festival can park in lots at Milton Community Church and Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, then take a free shuttle to-and-from the festivities. This event is rain or shine.
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