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2018 will mark the inaugural year of the Georgia Mountain Needle Arts Festival (GMNAF)

in Ellijay, Georgia. Brought to being by a dedicated group of fiber artists and businesswomen, this festival in the mountains will be a gathering of folks with a passion for handcrafting. Join us April 27-29 for classes and a marketplace full of artisans you'll love!

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For more information about this event, please visit us on Facebook!

The Gilmer County Civic Center
 

This 5,000 square foot venue is the home of GMNAF. Located at 1561 South Main Street, the Civic Center provides ample space for a growing fiber market and classroom instruction. Parking is free to the public.

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For directions from your location, click here: DIRECTIONS

Fiber Market
 

The fiber market at GMNAF will feature an inaugural collection of 20+ vendors whose booths will bring you everything from raw fiber to beads to indie dyed yarn and needles and needlework supplies. (Click on our Vendors & Sponsors tab to see a complete listing.)

 

Classrooms will be located in close proximity to the market space, just in case you need to grab something for a class.

 

A $5 entrance fee will be required of everyone ages 11 and older. The entrance fee can be paid at the door.

 

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Market Hours:   Friday 12-6pm
                                   Saturday 9-5pm
                                   Sunday 9-5pm

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