On Saturday, Oct. 7, organizers will host the Caney Folk Music & Arts Festival and fundraiser, scheduled to take place on Cherry Hill Farm at 16639 Smithville Highway in Silver Point. Gates open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.
The family-friendly event will include a full day of live folk and bluegrass music, free music workshops, a “Kid Zone,” outdoor/recreational vendors, art, food, games, and a celebrity auction of country music memorabilia, including autographed guitars from George Strait, Thomas Rhett, and newcomer, Kelsea Ballerini.
All donations will benefit the DeKalb Prevention Coalition’s Health Adventure. The program currently provides free healthy activities that promote physical and emotional well-being for the local community, along with teens and adults with disabilities.
Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for seniors/military and kids 12 and under are free. Advance tickets, at $7, are available through Sept. 30 at www.caneyfest.com.