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The fourth 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.
Denim Fest returns to The Mill on Etowah for its fifth year on Saturday, October 18—this time with a fresh twist and a nod to the past. Spend the day enjoying SEC football on the big screen, pop-up bars, festive food, and local vendors. This year we’re debuting a brand new carnival experience in partnership with Chris Ally Events—complete with nostalgic midway games, rides, and inflatable fun for all ages. ($5 wristband required for carnival access)
In celebration of History Cherokee’s 50th anniversary, guests are also invited to clock in for a shift at the Mill—“Come to Work with Salty” is a family-friendly, interactive history walk through the property that explores a day in the life of past mill workers through hands-on stops and trivia.
Free to attend. Family-friendly. Full of fun.
Denim Fest 2025 is your all-day celebration of community, history, and fall at The Mill!
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Do you make something awesome? We want you!
Denim Fest is one of the most anticipated fall events in Cherokee County—and this year we’re bringing even more fun, energy, and foot traffic with the addition of a full carnival, live SEC football on the big screen, local beer + pop-up bars, and an interactive historic walk celebrating 50 years of History Cherokee. It’s the perfect place to showcase your goods to thousands of families and festival goers!
Who we’re looking for:
We’re currently accepting applications for:
Handmade goods + artisan products
Snacks (candy, popcorn, funnel cake, shaved ice, etc.)
Unique retail items and gifts | No full meal vendors or farmers market booths at this time
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Saturday, October 18, 2025
📍 The Mill on Etowah
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Vendor booths will be located near our green and screen, and throughout some of our parking lot—right in the middle of the action! Set-up instructions, vendor info, and arrival times will be emailed closer to the event.
🎟️ Space is limited! Don’t wait to apply.
