PHOTOS: Big Shanty Festival 2021 in Kennesaw

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PHOTOS: Big Shanty Festival 2021 in Kennesaw

The Big Shanty Festival brings entertainment and over 250 booths with fun activities, merchants and food vendors to downtown Kennesaw.

Liz Stine of Tin Lizzy's Studio talks to a young customer during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. The annual event, which continues Sunday, is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the city of Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Anna Gray (from left), Katelyn Pasquarello, Skylar Williamson and Zac Sandman sit and eat on a park bench during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Big Shanty Festival brings a parade, live entertainment and over 250 booths with fun activities, merchants and food vendors to downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Patrons walk up and down Main Street during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw, Georgia. The annual event, which continues Sunday, brings live entertainment and over 250 booths with fun activities, merchants and food vendors to downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Loweven Daniel makes a barbecue platter during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Wes Mackey plays violin during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. The annual event is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the city of Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Glass trinkets sit on display during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Lance Price (left) and Wes Mackey (right) perform during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Big Shanty Festival brings live entertainment and over 250 booths with fun activities, merchants and food vendors to downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Destiny Collins (left) and Julia Mancas (right) from The Princess Project walk down the street during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The fest, which continues Sunday, brings live entertainment and over 250 booths with fun activities, merchants and food vendors to downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Joyce Jones of Smack Yo Mama barbecue sauce talks to a customer during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw, Georgia. The annual event is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the city of Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Oscar (left) and Eyn (right) walk down the street during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Julie Trang browses jewelry during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. The annual event is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the city of Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

(Left to right) Anne-Marie Mullings, Haley Pomell, Asher-Barckley Pomell, Evan Fogell, Heidi Fogell and Rowan Fogell fill containers with colorful sand during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Justin Koth carries Josiah Anderson on his shoulders during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The Big Shanty Festival brings live entertainment and over 250 booths with fun activities, merchants and food vendors to downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Brandon Jones (left) and Evan Gelsinger (right) sit on a park bench with their recent purchases during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. The annual event is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the city of Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Liz Stine of Tin Lizzy's Studio folds a handmade pot holder during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

Robert Petitt, owner of Swinehearts, talks to customers during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021. The annual event is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the city of Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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Liz Stine of Tin Lizzy's Studio talks to a young customer during the Big Shanty Festival on Saturday, April 17, 2021, in downtown Kennesaw. The annual event, which continues Sunday, is co-sponsored by the Kennesaw Business Association and the city of Kennesaw. CHRISTINA MATACOTTA FOR THE ATLANTA JOURNAL-CONSTITUTION

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