This festival is the oldest outdoor historical pageant in the South and calls attention to the beauty of the area. The festival features live bluegrass, gospel, and country music; a village tour; demonstrations; exhibits; trail rides, a parade; a rodeo; a 5K fun run; car and motorcycle exhibit; arts and crafts; food; a coronation ceremony; historical play; and fireworks. The 2022 festival includes three weekends of fun-filled activities: the Festival of Arts weekend (March 19-20), Western Weekend (March 25-26), and Queen’s Weekend (April 2).