August 26, 2019

For immediate release

Joseph Whidby

joseph@stfrancismacon.org

478-508-3865

St. Francis Festival to Feature blueskyblue Band, Arts & Crafts Fair, Animal Blessings, & Kids Activities

Popular Macon-based Americana band blueskyblue will headline the 2019 St. Francis Festival, scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 4 and 5, and hosted by St. Francis Episcopal Church.

An arts and crafts fair, games, horse rides, inflatables, and animal blessings are also part of the family friendly festival, which marks the church’s 60^th anniversary. Admission is free, although the church will accept donations to support local outreach ministries, which include Loaves and Fishes, Daybreak, and the Macon Volunteer Clinic.

“The St. Francis Festival grows out of a desire at St. Francis Episcopal Church to better serve our community,” said Joseph Whidby, lead event planner. “In the spirit of our patron saint, we want to be a voice of service, compassion, unity, and love to those around us. The festival is our way of making our circle wider and getting to know our neighbors.”

St. Francis Episcopal Church is located at 432 Forest Hill Road, Macon. Anyone with questions about the festival can send them to kathryn@stfrancismacon.org or call 478-477-4616.

Here are the St. Francis Festival details:

8 p.m. Friday, October 4

• blueskyblue concert. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Attendees are welcome to bring food and beverages.

 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, October 5

•  Arts and Crafts Fair – local artisans will sell their wares – jewelry, soaps, sweet treats, and more – on the church lawn.
• American Red Cross Blood Drive – give the gift of life while enjoying the festival.
• Kid Friendly Activities – games, horse rides, Inflatables.
• Animal Blessings – have your beloved pets blessed by St. Francis clergy.
• Food, soda, and water will be available for purchase.