Crabapple Fest to close streets in Milton

For the first time in two years, Milton’s annual arts and antiques festival, the Crabapple Fest, will take place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, on Crabapple Road in downtown Milton. Road closures will begin at noon Friday, Oct. 1 until 10 p.m. Saturday.

Crabapple Road will close between the roundabout at Crabapple and Heritage Walk to the intersection of Birmingham Highway/Broadwell Road.

Free event parking is available at Crabapple First Baptist Church, Crabapple Crossing Elementary School, Northwestern Middle School and Milton High School. Shuttle service will pick up and drop off at Milton High School and Crabapple First Baptist Church. Handicap parking will be available at Alpharetta Court Services (across from Broadwell Pavilion).

Parking is strictly prohibited along neighborhood streets. Cars violating these parking requirements are at risk for towing at the owner’s expense.

Full festival information: www.cityofmiltonga.us/crabapplefest

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