Elijah Clark Park to host annual bluegrass and Old Timers' festivals

The Fifth Annual "Elijah Clark Bluegrass Festival" will be held Friday, September 16, through Sunday, September 18, at Elijah Clark State Park.

Featuring great bluegrass musicians from Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, the jamboree is slated to run from 6 until 11 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. until 11:25 p.m. on Saturday, and from 12 until 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Sunday's shows will feature bluegrass gospel music only.

In addition, there will be "Banjo Pulls" on Saturday and Sunday. All of the banjo pickers in the park will be on the stage at one time during these special events which are being sponsored by LouZee Banjo.

A large tent is being provided to the show can go on rain or shine. Guests are asked to bring lawn chairs.

Also on Saturday, the park will sponsor its 11th Annual Old Timers' Festival.

The event, which runs from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m., will give visitors an opportunity to view living history exhibits, inspect antique tractors and hitand miss engines, visit with area crafters, and sample a wide variety of treats including Hawaiian Shaved Ice, funnel cakes, barbecue, cornbread, and collards.

There is no admission charge for the bluegrass jamboree or the Old Timers' Festival; however, visitors to the park are reminded that all Georgia state parks charge a $3 entrance fee per vehicle.

For more information about the festivals, contact Elijah Clark State Park at 1-706-359-3458.