Considered one of the Southeast's premier summer festivals, the event annually attracts more than 40,000 people and have been selected by the Atlanta-based Southeast Tourism Society as one of the Top 20 events in the Southeast in July. On Saturday, July 11, the coveted Heritage award will be presented to singer and musician Mac Wiseman. The award is given to an individual dedicated to the preservation and advancement of old-time music and dance. The award is presented by the directors of the festival. The festival begins at 5 p.m., Friday, July 10.
Admission is free.
Free and paid parking are available. The event is sanctioned by the United States Cycling Federation. A gospel singing will close the festival on Sunday, July 12 at the main stage at Cannonsburgh. Among this year's performer will be The Tipton Family Band. A juried arts and crafts show at Cannonsburgh Friday evening and all day Saturday featuring craftspeople and artists from the region.