The 2025 Big Shanty Festival in downtown Kennesaw is scheduled for the weekend of April 12th and 13th.
According to a press release, the Big Shanty Festival will include:
- Over 250 vendor booths featuring arts and crafts
- 25 food booths
- an entertainment stage
- live acoustic music in the new food court
- a parade
The Kennesaw Big Shanty Festival kicks off with a parade on Saturday at 9:30 a.m. The parade features floats, high school bands, marchers, and more. The parade will start at Adams Park and continue down Main Street through downtown Kennesaw.
Festival hours:
• Saturday — 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Sunday — noon to 5:00 p.m.
Festival admission and live entertainment is FREE
New in 2025 — The Ready Go Dog Show
Grab the family and head to the new Piedmont Bank Amphitheater to check out these world champion high-flying, high-jumping, frisbee catching pups. Then stay after the show to get up close and personal with these amazing athletes.
As always, the festival will take place in downtown Kennesaw.
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Getting there and parking
Location:
Downtown Kennesaw near the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History
Kennesaw, Ga 30144
Parking:
Swift-Cantrell Park (shuttle stop)
Adams Park
Kennesaw First Baptist Church
Shuttles will run from Swift-Cantrell Park to the festival grounds during event hours on both days.
Swift Cantrell Park is located at:
3140 Old 41 Hwy
Acworth, GA 30144
