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Everybody likes to sings great songs… but not every singer is great. That’s a given…but the great ones are out there, and the North Ga. Open Air Christian Music Fest is looking for them. The Pickens Community Thrift Store will be hosting the festival on their grounds April 15 and 16, the weekend following Easter. Easter may be over, but the message it delivers is not. He is Alive!…and that’s the theme of this year’s music festival.

“We chose this weekend in hopes to attract some of the great choirs from our local churches as well as small groups to perform,” spoke store president Terry “Sarge” Bishop. “Music will have already been prepared and what better way to share the Word than perform it again in a secular setting?” he continued.

As always, the festival is all about community. The event is open to all ages, with no admission charge and free food for everyone. What’s different about this festival is that music is the main event. We hope to attract singers from all genres of Christian music to take part in the judged and non-judged performances. Those who choose to be part of the judged competition will be striving to be the top 3 finalists who will receive $500, $250 and $125 cash awards. Non competitors will also be entertaining the crowd with their best tunes praising God. Both established and new talent groups are welcome.

The festival is planned for two days to allow ample time for all singers to perform a maximum of 20 minutes. Gates open at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday the 15th with the first act to begin at 5:00 and ending at 8:00 p.m. On Sunday, gates will open at 1:30 with the show beginning at 2:00 and ending with award presentations at 7:00 p.m. Each group will select one song to be video tapped during their first performance. Judges will review the recorded songs on Sunday afternoon to select the top 5 groups who will sing a second time in front of their cheering fans and judges.

Sponsors from local banks and businesses will be highlighted throughout the two day festival. All proceeds will be given to the Pickens County High School Music Department. This event is definitely something you don’t want to miss. Mark your calendars now to be there to be entertained or if you’ve got what it takes… entertain!

If you are interested in participating, sponsoring, or just want to know more, please contact us at cts30143@gmail.com or contact event coordinator Suellen Reitz at 770 401-9248.