🧺 North Georgia Basketry Showcase at Butternut Creek Festival

Butternut Creek Festival

📍 Location: Meeks Park, Blairsville, Georgia
📅 Dates: July 19–20, 2025
🕒 Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM both days
🎟️ Admission: Free | Family-Friendly

🧶 Celebrate Traditional Basket Weaving in the Heart of the Mountains

Join us at the Butternut Creek Arts & Crafts Festival for a hands-on journey into North Georgia basketry! This year, we spotlight the timeless craft of Appalachian and Cherokee basket weaving, with live demonstrations and artisan booths featuring locally crafted Georgia baskets made from river cane, white oak splints, honeysuckle vines, and sweetgrass.

🧵 What You’ll Experience:

• Live Basket Weaving Demos: Watch local weavers showcase traditional Appalachian basketry and Cherokee double-weave techniques.
• Shop Handmade Georgia Baskets: Purchase handwoven baskets from expert North Georgia basket makers.
• Meet the Artisans: Learn the history of Georgia basketry traditions and how native materials like river cane and white oak are harvested and prepared.
• Kids’ Corner & DIY Booths: Craft activities using natural materials for young learners and families.

📌 Why Visit?

• One of Georgia’s largest arts festivals
• Explore Appalachian heritage crafts
• Discover unique handmade items rooted in Georgia’s basket weaving history
• Perfect for collectors, crafters, and cultural explorers