Lalah writes in…

Here’s a heads up for a great family-n-friends festival this weekend in Pine Lake.  If you’ve never been you are missing out.  It’s one of the most beautiful places in metro Atlanta for a fall festival!  Here are the details:

LAKEFEST! Art, Music, Food and Fun! Pine Lake, located between Decatur and Stone Mountain, will hold its annual arts-and-music festival Saturday and Sunday (Oct. 6 & 7). This friendly, intimate and highly interactive festival offers something for everyone, including over 40 artist vendors, live music and comedians, activities for kids, and delicious food. On Saturday, have fun on the beach with a sand sculpture contest (prizes!). On Sunday, join in the sidewalk chalk art contest, and then cheer on the annual Floatzilla parade on the town’s central lake. A hands-on family art area will be available. For more information, performance schedule, and directions visit http://pinelakefest.com/

Saturday: 10am  Music, food and fun all day, music ends at 7:30

• 10 am     Community drum circle, all are welcome to join in
• 11-2pm  Sand sculpture contest on Pine Lake beach, prizes in all categories
• 4pm       Pet contest and parade

Sunday: noon-5pm

• 12:30-2pm  Chalk art contest, prizes in all categories + fun to watch!
• 1:30        Origami class
• 4:00        Floatzilla, boat parade

See a full schedule of events at www.pinelakefest.com