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The third annual Denim Fest is coming to The Mill on Etowah in Canton, GA. The Mill on Etowah is located in the former historic "Canton Cotton Mill No. 1." This property was first established in 1899, by Robert Tyre Jones, a local businessman, to produce cotton thread, but the focus of production soon became DENIM. "Canton Denim" as it was popularly called, gave Canton its identity and led to an economic BOOM in the early 1900s.
In 1958, the Canton Cotton Mill celebrated the national success of denim by hosting the Denim Days Carnival that August. This festival was hosted by the Retail Merchants Association of Canton (RMAC) and brought many people together as they shared food, played carnival games, and hosted several contests and beauty pageants. The RMAC declared August 18, 1958, as Denim Carnival Day, "a day of fellowship and enjoyment for all!" ~History Cherokee
Over 100 years later, Denim Fest is celebrating this city's past, honoring its history and looking forward to a bright future.
Friday is family fun night with trick-or-treating throughout the entire property, a kids costume contest, vendors, food, and a high-energy band to help us dance the night away! Saturday, we have SEC footballs games on the big screen including the UGA vs. FLA game at 3:30pm, the annual Denim Fest BBQ cook off, a kids fun zone, pop-up bars, and more!
Important things to note:
This is a free event, but tickets are required for the BBQ Cook Off Tasting!
The Kids Costume Contest winner will receive a $100 gift card. Winners must be present to win. Check-in for kids costume contest will be at our Denim Fest Info Tent on the back green!
*Full Schedule Coming Soon*
Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 2nd, from 12 PM to 5 PM, and get ready for a BBQ extravaganza like no other at the third annual Denim Fest BBQ Cook Off!
Event Highlights:
Six Local BBQ Pitmasters Competing Head to Head: Witness the finest BBQ talent as six local pitmasters battle it out for the prestigious title of Denim Fest BBQ Cook Off Pitmaster 2024.
Taste and Judge: Your $35.00 ticket grants you access to a feast of flavors! Enjoy six mouth-watering dishes, one from each competitor, two BBQ-inspired desserts, and a signature Denim Fest specialty cocktail or mock-tail.
Vote for Your Favorite: Be a part of the action by casting your vote for the best BBQ dish. Your vote will help determine the BBQ Champion, who will be crowned on stage at the end of the event.
Event Details:
Date: Saturday, November 2nd
Time: 12 PM - 5 PM
Ticket time selections: (12pm-1pm/1pm-2pm/2pm-3pm/3pm-4pm/4pm-5pm)
Location: The Mill on Etowah (Large White BBQ Tent in Parking Lot)
Tickets:
Price: $35.00 per person
Includes six BBQ dishes, two BBQ-inspired desserts, and one Denim Fest specialty cocktail or mock-tail.
$5.00 of each ticket sold will be donated to the local nonprofit “The Children’s Haven.”
Purchase your tickets now, and join us for a day of delicious food, fun, and friendly competition. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting event and help crown the next Denim Fest BBQ Cook Off Pitmaster!
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Come hungry and ready to enjoy the best BBQ in Cherokee County!
