Celebrate the art of sorghum syrup making at this festival featuring arts and crafts, greased pole climbing, log sawing, live music, face painting and vendors. A traditional square dance will be held October 10 and 17th at 8 p.m. The Sorghum Parade will take place on October 10 at 11 a.m. on the square in Blairsville. Meeks Park, Blairsville, $5 for ages 13 and older.
53rd Annual Blairsville Sorghum Festival
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Event Start Date
October 8, 2022 9:00 am
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October 16, 2022 5:00 pm
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Meeks Park
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