Listen to live music, shop local artists at Peachtree Corners Festival

Performer Judah Andrews makes bubbles at the Peachtree Corners Festival Saturday June 30, 2012. Peachtree Corners will begin operation as a city July 1, 2012, the first new city in Gwinnett County in 56 years.

Credit: Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com

Credit: Brant Sanderlin, bsanderlin@ajc.com

Performer Judah Andrews makes bubbles at the Peachtree Corners Festival Saturday June 30, 2012. Peachtree Corners will begin operation as a city July 1, 2012, the first new city in Gwinnett County in 56 years.

The Peachtree Corners Festival has all the summer fun you can pack into one weekend.

The annual three-day celebration will feature music from 10 bands, starting with Friday night’s pre-festival concert. Starting at 7 p.m., the show features The Excellerators and Departure — The Journey Tribute Band.

Music on Saturday will begin at 10:15 a.m. and last through 6 p.m. Sunday’s concert runs from noon until 5 p.m. The full lineup includes:

Saturday

Shaky Jane, 10:15 to 11:45 a.m.

Wild Eyed Southern Boys, noon to 1 p.m.

Sock Hops, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m.

Foxes and Fossils, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Sam Grayson, 3:45 to 4:45 p.m.

Double Take, 5 to 6 p.m.

Sunday

Paul & Felton Duo, noon to 12:45 p.m.

Bulletproof, 1 to 2 p.m.

Full Circle Band, 2:15 to 3:15 p.m.

O.M.B. — Old Men in the Basement, 3:30 to 5 p.m.

Kids will have ample opportunities to play, with their very own Kids Korner. The play area will include multiple bounce houses, a rock climbing wall and a giant slide. There will also be carnival rides, including a “Deluxe Swing ride” and “Ballistic" ride.

The festival will also spotlight local artisans, who will sell their wares on Saturday and Sunday. Get your caricature drawn by a local artist,  or buy handmade items including jewelry, candles and wine bottle holders. A full list of vendors is on the festival's website.

Food trucks, a beer and wine station, and other food vendors will be at the festival to satisfy your cravings. Grab pizza, sliders or lobster on Friday night; come back Saturday and Sunday for fair-style funnel cakes, jerk chicken and barbecue.

The Peachtree Corners Festival is held at The Corners Parkway and Woodhill Drive, one block west of Peachtree Parkway. Get more information about the festival here.

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