Wisteria Festival to kick off with Talent Showcase on April 5

Vendors, citizens and officials at the city of Williamson are preparing for the first ever Williamson Wisteria Festival will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 in downtown. ’Wisteria is one thing that makes people think about the wonderful aspects of the south and we have some beautiful wisteria growing along the roadsides here in Williamson,’ said city clerk Karen Brentlinger. ‘We wanted to have an arts and crafts event in the city and we’ve been talking about it for a while. Council member Carol Berry’s sister came up with the name. There will be something for everyone, including lots of activities for kids!’The Williamson Wisteria Festival Talent Showcase will be held Friday, April 5 at 7 p.m. with $100 going to the first place winner. All family-friendly acts are welcome and those interested can register at Williamson City Hall. For more information or to volunteer, call city hall at 770-227-8380, email williamson_ga@att.net, or see williamsonwisteriafestival on Facebook.’We appreciate the beautiful festival logo designed and created by city clerk Karen Brentlinger,’ said councilwoman Carol Berry. ‘We now have the local antique tractor club participating. They will bring their vintage equipment for public display. Certain reserved areas of the park are estimated to accommodate a total of 50 booths.’