Canyon Fest Brings Arts, Live Music, and Animal Shows to Fort Payne Saturday

Canyon Fest flyer announcing free admission Saturday, Nov. 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Little River Canyon Center in Fort Payne.

FORT PAYNE– The 15th annual Canyon Fest runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Little River Canyon Center. Admission is free. The center is at 4322 Little River Trail NE in Fort Payne.

More than 30 arts and crafts vendors will offer handmade goods and artwork. Professor John Oles will also bring the JSU Potter’s Guild and Jax State Art+Design Club to showcase their work.

U.P. North will demonstrate chainsaw carving on the lawn. Meanwhile, Animal House Pottery and Crafts will demonstrate pottery on the back patio. The JSU Field School will also offer hands-on workshops in making faerie wands and flint knapping.

Anniston Museums and Gardens will present its Reptile and Amphibian Show first at 11 a.m. and again at 2 p.m. Visitors can also buy barbecue from Rib Shak and hear live music from the Old Time Traveler during lunch.

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