Kick off the holiday season at the Sawnee Association of the Arts’ 23rd annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Festival. More than 100 juried vendors sell fine art, jewelry, pottery, woodwork, fiber, glass, metalwork, spa products and more. Santa will be on hand for photos, and families can browse the Festival of Trees, enter raffles, visit the Elf Corner where children shop for gifts, and join kids’ crafts. Food trucks and holiday entertainment round out the weekend.

Hours: Saturday, Nov. 14, 9am–5pm; Sunday, Nov. 15, 10am–4pm.
Admission: Free. Service animals only, please.
Location: Forsyth Conference Center at Lanier Technical College, 3410 Ronald Reagan Blvd., Cumming, GA 30041

Photo courtesy of Cumming Arts Center