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Columbus Collective Museums will debut new folk art festival with music and food

Columbus Collective Museums is hosting the inaugural Crossroads Folk Art Festival from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Rose Hill Park, 3300 Hamilton Road. Organizers promise an eclectic celebration of folk art, music and culture, with a little food and fellowship thrown in.

Admission is free, and everyone is welcome to experience the rich community culture of Columbus’ folk art scene.

Columbus Collective Museums is hosting the inaugural Crossroads Folk Art Festival on May 10, 2025, at Rose Hill Park in Columbus.
Columbus Collective Museums is hosting the inaugural Crossroads Folk Art Festival on May 10, 2025, at Rose Hill Park in Columbus. Courtesy of the Columbus Collective Museums

What are some of the highlights of the festival?

More than 15 local and regional folk artists will showcase unique creations, and food vendors will offer local eats. You can expect a broad range of art and artists, including:

  • Renowned potter Ned Berry

  • A representative from Pasaquan, connecting attendees to the legacy of folk artist Eddie Owens Martin (St. EOM).

  • Live music by B.B. Palmer and Neal Lucas

  • Poetry readings

  • Open mic for community voices

  • A special collector’s talk.

Art lovers can view notable exhibits like Eddie Martin’s iconic Ford Country Squire Station Wagon and Butch Anthony’s legendary Cadillac Hearse.

This festival is presented by Folk Art Junction under Columbus Collective Museums, in partnership with Columbus Cultural Arts Alliance and VisitColumbusGA.

Organizers of the Crossroads Folk Art Festival hope it becomes a beloved annual tradition celebrating Southern heritage and creativity.

The Columbus Collective Museums is hosting the inaugural Crossroads Folk Art Festival on May 10 in Columbus at Rose Hill Park.
The Columbus Collective Museums is hosting the inaugural Crossroads Folk Art Festival on May 10 in Columbus at Rose Hill Park. Mike Haskey mhaskey@ledger-enquirer.com
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