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Georgia JugFest and Old Knoxville Days Festival

Knoxville and Roberta, located about 20 miles west of Macon, will celebrate the Georgia
JugFest and Old Knoxville Days Festival on May 17. During the 1800’s and early 1900’s,
making decorative or functional pottery was a large part
of the area’s economy. Now it is celebrated for its histor-
ical value and as collectible folk art.
The Knoxville community wood-burning kiln fires
up early in the week in preparation for the pottery sale on
Saturday, May 17, at 9am. Pre-festival events begin on
the evening of Thursday, May 15 with the Georgia Jug-
Fest Pageant in the Auditorium. In Roberta, winners will
be on the field. Also on Thursday, the 2025 Historical
Society will announce the of Potter Of the Year Benja-
min “Jack” Becham and the luncheon speaker, Professor
Matt H Jennings. Jennings’ topic is “From Muskogee
Antiquity to Creek Agency: Taking the long View of
Georgia’s Native Past.”
Saturday on the Festival Field and the FairField Inn,
pottery vendors, and hand-crafted offerings are available
to buy. There will be information on local businesses and,
of course, local vendors, food trucks and so much more.
Music will fill the air to keep the toes tapping toes
with great on-stage performances. Don’t miss the great Children’s Area and so much more. For
the love of mud come and enjoy the day from 8:30am-5pm. We hope to have over 100 booths
and pottery displays for your enjoyment. There is something for everyone, a variety of vendors
to please the shoppers in the courthouse. This is a family fun day! Festivities will end with
the Jug in your hand to remind you to come back next year!! Parking will and
admission will be free.
For details, call 478-836- 3825 or visit www.gajugfestival.com and the Geor-
gia Jug Fest Facebook page. This festival is sponsored by the Roberta/Crawford
County Chamber of Commerce and the Crawford County Historical Society.
It’s all for the “Love of Mud!” Where history comes alive!

Where history comes alive!
Knoxville, GA

Georgia
Georgia Come Festival with us!
JugFestest
JugF • Free Parking • No Admission
Family Fun All Day
Saturday
Saturday • 5K 1 Mile Fun Run • Demonstrators
May 17ay 17
M • Car and Truck Show • Kids Area • Art Show
• Bird House Contest • Pottery Vendors
• Arts & Crafts Vendors • Exhibits
Visit • Tour the Old Courthouse • Entertainment
www.gajugfestival.com • Kiln Sale at the Knoxville Bottom
Or Call • Pottery Demonstrator • & More
478-836-3825 For the Love of MUD! Come Join Us

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