Fun in FoCo: Farmers Market and holiday fun highlight weekend activities

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(Forsyth County, GA) This weekend offers several opportunities to get that special Christmas present for family and friends. Here are some options:

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The Christmas Arts and Crafts Festival is at Lanier Tech in Cumming on Saturday, November 12, from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 13, from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. For more information, visit here.

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The Cumming Farmers Market is every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Cumming City Center. Shop for fresh produce, bread, cookies, cakes, local honey, jams, jellies, woodworking, crafts, and more.

Family Storytime is at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 12, at the Post Road Library. For more information, visit here.

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Kenny and Keith perform Saturday, November 12, from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Legends Distillery. For more information, visit here.

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The Cumming Steam, Antique Tractor, and Gas Engine Exposition is at the Cumming Fairgrounds Friday, November 11, and Saturday, November 12. For more information, visit here.

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Club G.O.D offers late-night dancing at Good ol’ Days Bar and Grill in Cumming on Saturday, November 12, at midnight. For more information, visit here.

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Art From The Heart Painting for Kids begins at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 12, at the Cumming Library. For more information, visit here.

The Woodys bring their Fleetwood Mac music to Freedom Brew and Shine on Saturday, November 12, beginning at 6:30 p.m. For more information, click here.

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