In conjunction with the Annual Scarecrow Festival Granville will celebrate local artisans with a month-long Artisan Festival beginning on October 2nd. The Grand Opening of the Artisan Festival will be on October 5th as part of the Granville Fall Celebration. The festival will feature demonstrations of an operating Grist Mill, Basket Weaving, Blacksmithing, Wood Carving, Pottery Making, Loom and Spinning Wheel Operating, Chair Bottoming, Cider Making, Woodworking, Broom Making, Native Art, Sewing, Corn Husk Doll Making, Wood Turning, Lamas and Goats/Goat Milk.
Each Artisan will be demonstrating their craft and have their unique creations available for purchase. Primitive Cooking will also be a feature of the Pioneer Village on October 5th. On October 5th, all artisans will be demonstrating at the festival from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. During the month of October, three artisans will be demonstrating Wednesday thru Friday from 12:00 to 3:00 pm and Saturday 12:00 to 5:00 pm. Admission to the festival is part of your $7.00 Granville Tour Ticket.
The Pioneer Village will be a focal point in Granville during October as the location of artisans and special scarecrow exhibits. In addition, it is the location of the Scarecrow Competition of individual scarecrows and the Decorated Hay Bale competition. All of the buildings in the village feature scarecrows such as actors of television programs, animals, farmers and many other unique scenes.
Recent improvements to Pioneer Village will enhance our guest experiences. New concrete sidewalks throughout the village improve accessibility for senior adults, and the air-conditioned car museum will provide a break from the warm fall days. Murals of unique scenes, directional signage, new corn crib and tobacco displays, and improvements to the Blacksmith Shop will create interest to visitors. These improvements have been made possible by grants from the Tennessee Arts Commission and Tennessee State Museum.
Over the last 24 years, the Fall Celebration has provided a unique fall destination for thousands of visitors. The Quilt Festival held at the two historic Granville churches, Granville United Methodist and Granville Presbyterian, has increased in popularity over the years as interest in the Granville Tennessee Quilt & Textile Museum has increased.
Jazz on the Cumberland will host bands at the Granville Event Stage, and music of all types will be performed at the Pruett Stage, Log Cabin Stage and Daniel Barber Shop throughout the day. Guests can enjoy shopping at our gift shops and the craft booths, and there will be numerous activities for children. Of course, great food will be available at a variety of food vendors. Granville's ten venues will be included as a part of your $7.00 admission with family pricing available. There will be a $5.00 parking fee per car which will benefit local youth programs of Jackson County. For more information visit granvilletn.com or call 931-653-4151.
Susan Richardson, featured weaver, demonstrates use of the spinning wheel.
Jay Frankenfield, featured potter, demonstrates hand thrown pottery making.
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