It is the Folk Art extravaganza, and it is coming to Dillard, Georgia.
If you are a fan of Folk Art, May 4th, in Rabun County is the place to be. Dinglerfest is showcasing its second year with approximately 35 of the greatest folk artists in the South coming to display their art!
Location
The event is held next to RM Rose Distillery, 890 Franklin Street in beautiful Dillard, GA from 10-6 pm.
But, it’s not just about art. There is music, food, liquor tasting and so much more.
Last year, a silent auction was held to raise money for the Sid Weber Memorial Cancer Fund. They are having it again this year. It will be held in the R.M. Rose Distillery’s newest addition.
Sid Weber Cancer Fund
“I’m a cancer survivor. Sid Weber is a Rabun County-based Cancer Fund that provides help for Rabun county citizens who are being treated for cancer,” Charlie Dingler, founder of Dinglerfest said. “They help people with their nonmedical bills. They helped me so much when I was going through chemo and radiation. They make a difference.”
The bidding for the Silent Auction will begin at 10 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.
“We will have art and collectibles to bid on,” Dingler added.
Exhibitors
Many exhibitors showcase beautiful handmade creations such as pottery, folk art, and paintings.
“We have folk artists from five states coming to the show,” Dingler said. “R.M. Rose Distillery will be giving free tours and tastings all day. The Dillard House is next door as well.”
Dinglerfest’s goal is to create a quality Folk Art show in the Northeast Georgia area. “I hand-pick each artist and they have to be juried in. I only allow quality and original art in the show.”
For many in the Folk Art field, it is an honor to be selected to participate.
Last year about 500 people attended the event. This year, they anticipate even more. “People loved the show last year and it has gotten good reviews from artists and those who attended,” Dinglerfest said.
Billy Redden
Billy Redden, the movie actor famous for his role as the Banjo Boy from the movie Deliverance will be a part of Dinglerfest. He is remembered for the “Dueling Banjo” scene. The scene has had over 16 million views on YouTube. At the time, Billy was a 15-year-old boy, living in Rabun County.
Redden will be on hand for photo opportunities at Dinglerfest.
Reddon, now 68, has suffered from health issues. He currently works at the local Walmart. A Trust Account has been set up on his behalf by the Law Offices of Russell & Russell, PC in Clayton, GA. Kip Ramey, Billy’s longtime friend and business manager is named to manage the Trust Account on behalf of Billy. All funds raised through this GoFundMe campaign will be deposited into this Trust Account.
