This year’s Ag Fest marks the third annual celebration of Georgia agriculture, local food and community. Georgia peaches are the star of the show this year, with the festival promising a day full of peach-themed games, food, contests and educational opportunities. A farmers market with local vendors and plenty of peach products will be open for the duration of the festival, accompanied by live music from Kevin Alexander and Andy Leichty. There will be lawn games, face painting and crafts for kids to enjoy, as well as peach eating contests at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Apalachee Farms will be providing a petting zoo, and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will be offering up-close wildlife demonstrations. Other learning opportunities include a “History of the Peach” hay ride all about Georgia’s agricultural history and a mobile agriculture classroom from the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture.
WHO: Ag Fest
WHEN: Saturday, August 9, 9 a.m.–2 p.m.
WHERE: Farmview Market
HOW MUCH: FREE!
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