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September 21, 2012

Old South Day going strong after 35 years

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OCHLOCKNEE — Thirty-five years have come and gone since the Old South Festival, sponsored by Ochlocknee Community Civic Club Inc., debuted in November 1977.

Civic club members decided in June 1977 by to present a festival that would pay tribute to history and salute to the many heritages of this region. In five months, a unique festival was born.

The members thought a festival dedicated to this area would be great and a special celebration for this rural community of 625. The members also believed because Ochlocknee was so prevalent in  the production of cane syrup at the turn of the 20th century and one of the top producers of cane syrup in the nation, the decision was made to honor and salute this area’s history.

 According to festival officials, it is the second-oldest and second-largest annual festival in Thomas County. It is held on the second Saturday of November, meaning it will be on Nov. 10 this year.

Unique arts and crafts, food of every description, a parade, an old-fashioned country fair, a living museum, an antique museum, the awarding of the Old South Day Heritage Quilt, the making of cane syrup by the old-fashioned open kettle method (from the grinding of the sugar cane, to the cooking of the juice and to the finished product of cane syrup), and much more will be awaiting for all who attend the day’s activities.

Woodcrafts, leathercrafts, handmade children’s toys, fabric craft,s floral arrangements, needlecrafts, jams and jellies, handmade children’s clothes and much more will be presented.

There are limited number of spaces for exhibitors with new flea market, antiques and collectibles. For booth applications, contact Carolyn Bertsch at 574-5375 or Sharon Herring at 574-5151. Deadline for receipt by mail is Oct. 31. After that date, contact Bertsch or Herring for more information.

See Saturday's edition for more information.

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