Festifall 2011

by Pope Farm | September 19 2011

Immerse Yourself in the Arts as Chapel Hill’s Festifall hits the streets of West Franklin on Sunday, October 2, from noon to 6pm. In its 39th year, this free, annual festival continues to grow and expand, reflecting what the arts represent locally.

Connect with your inner artist when you dig your hands into clay provided by the Chapel Hill Community Clay Studio. Give “Chalk Chapel Hill” a try at one of three stations set up to create the grand 3-D illusion right on the streets of West Franklin. The Grand Pumpkin, presented by Durham Technical Community College, will come alive in the midway via colorful tissue paper.

A new addition this year is the 140 West World Music Dance Tent, featuring live music and dance performances by UNC Dance Marathon, Saludos Company, Lo K Shun, and more. At the Showcase Stage presented by 1360 WCHL and chapelboro.com, enjoy the Triangle Jazz Orchestra, acoustic folk from Mipso Trio, along with the neo soul and jazz sounds of Jasme Kelly.

In the Kids Canvas area, there will be a variety of entertainment for all ages. From music by The Emerson Waldorf School Jazz Band, The Waterlilies, and Completely Off Balance to Signsations, a youth American Sign Language choral group, will be on site to interpret songs into sign language. Be sure to catch The Encore Academy of Dance showing the crowd all types of dance through a range of skills.

Food and beverages will be on site from the likes of The Pig’s little Piggy Hot Dog and Sausage Cart as well as, Ben and Jerry’s plus more. Click on the above link for a detailed schedule and parking and shuttle information to make your trip to and from Festifall an easy one.

Make sure you drop by the Visitors Center downtown at 501 W. Franklin Street. We will be open and serving refreshments. Stop in and say hello.

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