Join us on May 18th for the 62nd annual Mountain Laurel Festival and Parade. The longest running festival in the area presents an exceptionally wide selection of arts and crafts including ceramics, jams and jellies, jewelry, leather, paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography. The festival also features a parade, live music and dance troops, food trucks, sweets and treats, and more.The parade begins at 10am followed by a full day of shopping, music, food, and family fun on the square. The food court will be located on Jefferson Street near The Historic Mauldin House and Gardens. The Mauldin House will be open for tours of the 1880s farm house, the century old hat makers shop, and the pioneer Appalachian cabin. Pioneer skills demonstrations and craft workshops will be held throughout the day. The Old Clarkesville Cemetery will have free tours from 11am-5pm. The festival is rain or shine!
