As we’ve been noting in recent weeks, many of the holiday events that were cancelled or limited to virtual participation in 2020 are reverting to in-person formats this year, including one of East Cobb’s longest-standing Christmas festivities.
The Apple Annie Arts & Crafts Show is marking its 40th anniversary this weekend at the Catholic Church of St. Ann (4905 Roswell Road).
The show takes place Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a $5 admission charge per person that’s good for both days.
The proceeds benefit local charities at the direction of the St. Ann Council of Catholic Women, and since the show began in 1981, more than $500,000 has been donated.
As usual, there will be more than 100 exhibitors selling handmade items, along with a cafe serving drinks and snacks, a bake sale and raffles, including and heirloom quilt at the end of the show.
Because of an ongoing construction project, there’s limited parking at the church, but there will be free shuttle service available at Episcopal Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (1795 Johnson Ferry Road).
Johnson Ferry Baptist Church (955 Johnson Ferry Road) is resuming much of its Christmas scheduling, starting on Saturday with its annual Johnson Ferry Christmas Party for families and children. That’s taking place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and includes more than 20 venues featuring horse carriage rides, a food truck, live music, crafts, a snow slide and more.
Next weekend is the Johnson Ferry Christmas Festival, featuring the church’s choir and orchestra in three worship services with Christmas music favorites and the story of Jesus’ birth.
The services are Saturday at 4 p.m. and Sunday at 4 and 7 p.m.
All of the Johnson Ferry events are free and open to the public. For more, click here.
As noted earlier, Sunday is the return of Holiday Lights at East Cobb Park; and The Avenue East Cobb is having several holiday events, starting Tuesday with a Menorah lighting as the Jewish faith begins weeklong Hanukkah festivities.
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