The first full weekend of October is traditionally the beginning of fall festival season across North Georgia, and thankfully, the forecast helped the atmosphere, dropping temperatures into the 70s after a week of record-breaking heat.
The historic town of Gillsville opened Main Street to local potters on Saturday, a tradition for more than two decades. Just up the road in the East Hall area, the city of Lula celebrated with its annual fall festival. Enjoy a gallery of photos from Saturday's festivities.
To find a schedule of upcoming festivals in the region, follow this link.
Wayne Hewell (left) and Joe Craven (right) examine an old jug brought to the festival. The owner was hoping the two men could tell him more about the history of the piece.
Shoppers ask questions about the various glazes used on face jugs for sale at the annual Gillsville Pottery Festival.
Renowned potter Roger Corn explains his technique to two shoppers at Saturday's Gillsville Pottery Festival.
Craftsman Roger Corn says the unique finish on these pots comes from burning gift wrap on the clay surface.
This guy was crafted by Dwayne Crocker of Gillsville. Crocker was one of several potters who opened their kilns and sold their wares in downtown Gillsville on Saturday, Oct. 5.
Joe Craven is the artist who created these cigar-smoking face jugs.
Potter Dal Burtchaell not only crafts pottery for Craven's Pottery, but he also creates his own face jugs.
These miniature face jugs were crafted by Wayne Hewell, who helped start the Gillsville Pottery Festival more than 20 years ago.
Just days after opening its newly-renovated downtown depot, the city of Lula held its fall festival.
These boys enjoy a pretend ride on a John Deere tractor at the Lula Fall Festival.
Saturday was a busy day in downtown Lula for the city's annual fall festival.
Dozens of craft vendors offered their wares at the Lula Fall Festival.
These goats were part of a petting zoo at Lula's Fall Festival.
Local musicians entertain festival-goers in downtown Lula.
At the Lula Fall Festival, young people were able to help paint a mural that will be displayed in Lula.
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