The best crafters in the area are sure to be found at the Green Creek Heritage Festival, Saturday, Sept. 7.

As in the past, the festival plans to have a large variety of crafts and some crafters will demonstrate how their crafts are made throughout the day. All crafts for sale must be handcrafted. Susi Kimbrell, crafters chairperson, can be reached at 828-863-4896, for information concerning crafts available this year and how to be a participant in the craft fair. Room is still available for those who  would like to show and sell handmade crafts.

The Joe Rinehart Country Store, representing a general mercantile, will be located in the gym and offers a good selection of needed items. Homemade jams, jellies and other canned goods will be available. Baked goods are also sold in the store. Each crafter is asked to donate one item to the country store, which insures a wide variety of inventory. In the past, antique items have also been stocked, so stop in and browse.

At the farmers market you will be able to purchase apples and other fresh, locally grown produce.

Polk County Historical Society will be onsite to share information about Polk County’s past. A large amount of Green Creek history and memorabilia will be displayed in the historical room.  Along with historical facts, the society will be sharing information passed from one generation to the next by stories and family history. Stop by and visit with these historians, and learn more about the olden times of our community and county.

For information and/or driving directions contact Krista Haynes, festival chairman, at 828-817-0194. Free admission and free parking. Handicap parking is available and all areas are handicap accessible. No pets, outside solicitation or food vendors are allowed at the festival.

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by Lorrie Rickman