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Artist Heaven: Folk Fest Comes to Norcross

Friday marks the first day of the weekend long Folk Fest in Norcross.

Jonathan Phillips, Neighbor
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The 18th annual Folk Fest showcasing nearly 90 artists and galleries started Friday at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross.

Multimedia pieces, pottery, paintings, mirrors and an assortment of other crafts line the walls of the booths throughout the building.

Last year over 12,000 people visited the festival and close to the same number is expected this year.

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The festival will continue through the weekend. The festival is open Saturday from 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.

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