Statham is Already 'Planting Seeds' for Upcoming Sunflower Festival

As one of Barrow County’s most beloved fall events, the Statham Sunflower Festival has already become a topic of discussion all around the city.

Both vendors and volunteers are needed to make this event a success.  Set for Saturday, Sept. 15, in downtown Statham, the festival will boast a fun-filled day featuring vendors, crafts, music, food and fun for the whole family. The day’s events will also include a 5K run/walk, a car show and a street dance.

• If you’d like to volunteer and get a rare behind-the-scenes look at the Statham Sunflower Festival, call Betty Lyle at 770-725-5323.
• If you wish to be a vendor at the 2012 Statham Sunflower Festival, click here to download an application.
• Aspiring participants in the 5K run/walk are welcome to train with the Statham Running Club, which meets in front of Statham Elementary School at 8 a.m. Saturday mornings. 
• The Friends of the Statham Library is holding a raffle for a hand-crafted afghan in University of Georgia colors, which is currently on display at the . Tickets are $5 each or three for $10. The drawing will be held at the Sunflower Festival, and all proceeds wukk go to the library. 

Are you enjoying your summer or are you already looking ahead to fall? What do you love best about fall? Tell us in comments. 

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