Dillard, GA -- Each fall, Foxfire hosts a day of oldfashioned fun. On the guest list are local high school students who have been in Foxfire programs in Rabun County schools—especially those who have helped produce The Foxfire Magazine since 1966. Next on the list are Foxfire's "contacts"—gracious souls who share their time, handiwork, and stories with Foxfire students, allowing them to preserve the culture that tamed the Appalachians. Hang on—there's more! Storytellers, musicians, quilters, broom-makers, woodworkers, potters, metalsmiths, weavers, and more—folks who keep the traditions of Southern Appalachia alive today will be there, too. Is there room for more? The yard of the Old Dillard School is pretty spacious, so there's one last group that Foxfire wants to invite—you and your family!

Join Foxfire for the 14th annual Fall Heritage Festival, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, September 27th, at the Old Dillard School in Dillard, Georgia (about 6 miles north of Clayton on U.S. Highway 441). Meet the students whose articles and interests fuel The Foxfire Magazine, and talk to some of the "contacts"—the folks whose lives are presented therein. Then take a stroll around and watch demonstrations of many of the skills that allowed the Appalachian settlers to survive. Take time to talk with folks who enjoy keeping these skills alive—some of them will even let you try your own hand at their trades!

Please plan to make a day of it - lunch will be available on the grounds (until sold out). There will be a game area for the kids and live bluegrass and gospel music on stage throughout the day. Don't forget the Festival's massive raffle—many dozens of unique items donated by regional businesses, typically including gift certificates, nicknacks, paintings, pottery, and much more (you don't have to be present to win). All proceeds from the raffle, food sales, and admissions help fund Foxfire student programs, furthering our students' education and work experiences.

Come join the fun on Saturday, September 27th, at the Old Dillard School (Dillard City Hall) from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., and support the students of Rabun County and their preservation of Southern Appalachian heritage. Admission is $4 for adults; children 10 & under get in free. The Foxfire Fall Heritage Festival is sponsored annually by Foxfire's Community Advisory Board and funded by donations from local businesses. For more information, contact Foxfire at 706-746-5828 or foxfire@ foxfire.org.