Gospel, Art, and Community: Your Weekend Guide to Fayetteville & Peachtree City
Pull up a chair — because this weekend, our corner of Georgia is practically bursting with reasons to get outside, gather together, and celebrate. From a soul-stirring gospel festival right here in Fayetteville to a beloved arts-and-crafts tradition in nearby Peachtree City, the village is alive and calling your name.
What's Happening Around the Village
WCLK Gospel Fest Comes to Fayetteville — Saturday, September 19
The Ville Amphitheater at 301 Lafayette Avenue in Fayetteville is about to be filled with the kind of music that lifts your spirit clean off the ground. On Saturday, September 19, 2026, WCLK's Gospel Fest rolls into town featuring an all-star lineup of gospel legends and rising stars.
Here's the powerhouse lineup you can look forward to:
Dottie Peoples — Gospel music royalty with decades of soul-moving anthems
Melvin Crispell III — A powerhouse tenor whose voice is simply unforgettable
Maurette Brown Clark — Known for joyful, heartfelt praise and worship
David Walker & High Praise — A dynamic ensemble that brings the whole room to their feet
Pastor E. Dewey Smith — Preacher, praise leader, and community powerhouse
Doors open at 4:00 PM and the show starts at 5:00 PM — rain or shine. Local food vendors including The Jazzburger, Chef Bakers Place, Dreaming Sweets, and Johnny's Pizza will be on-site keeping everyone well-fed and happy. You can even bring your own small cooler or picnic basket with your favorite snacks.
Free parking is available at Fayette County High School on Tiger Trail. The venue is cards-only — no cash. Bring a blanket or low-profile chairs for lawn seating, and leave the umbrellas at home (ponchos welcome if the clouds roll in).
Tickets are on sale now at www.thevilleamp.com. A heads-up: ticket prices go up on the day of the show, so grab yours ahead of time. Only purchase through FreshTix or the Ville Box Office — those are the only authorized ticketing sources.
Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival Returns to Peachtree City — September 19–20
Just a short drive away, one of the most beloved community traditions in our region is back. The Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival returns to the McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex (201 McIntosh Trail) in Peachtree City on Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026. Hours are Saturday 10 AM–6 PM and Sunday 12–5 PM.
Think handmade jewelry, original paintings, pottery, woodwork, textile arts, and so much more — all crafted by artisans who pour genuine love into their work. Add in delicious food and drinks, and you have a perfect fall weekend outing for the whole family.
A Brand-New Mural Has Transformed Downtown Fayetteville
If you haven't driven past the Courthouse Square at 119 Glynn Street South lately, put it on your list. Local artist Krystal Maynor — a Fayette County native — has just completed "A Place to Imagine," a breathtaking 1,500-square-foot mural that is now one of the most eye-catching landmarks in downtown Fayetteville.
The mural beautifully captures where Fayetteville is today and where it's heading — featuring City Hall, the Historic Fayette County Courthouse, Trilith Studios' iconic water tower, and soccer players representing the exciting arrival of U.S. Soccer to the community. It replaces the beloved 1993 mural by Patsy and Ed Gullett, with Patsy Gullett herself playing an active role in supporting the new project.
"It feels like it's everybody's mural," Maynor said. "This is something we did. This is something that everyone's a part of."
More than 20 community members picked up brushes and added their own touches to the mural during its creation. That's the village in action.
Why It Matters
Events like the WCLK Gospel Fest remind us that community is built through shared experiences — moments when we stand shoulder-to-shoulder with our neighbors, lifted by music and belonging. Gospel music, in particular, has always been the heartbeat of Southern communities. It carries stories of struggle, hope, and perseverance that resonate long after the last note fades.
The Shakerag Festival supports local and regional artisans who have built small businesses around their creative gifts. Every purchase you make at a festival like this goes directly into a family's pocket — not a corporate headquarters.
And Krystal Maynor's mural? It's a powerful reminder that public art belongs to all of us. A well-placed mural can make a neighborhood feel proud of itself. It can turn a routine drive into a moment of wonder. It can tell a community's story in ways no press release ever could.
How This Impacts Our Community
When families show up to local festivals and events, they strengthen the economic and social fabric of their neighborhoods. Venues like The Ville Amphitheater support jobs, bring visitors to Fayetteville businesses, and put our city on the map as a destination — not just a suburb.
Local artisans at Shakerag benefit from direct community support. Artists like Krystal Maynor build careers right here in Fayette County — and her mural alone is now drawing visitors, social media attention, and community pride to downtown Fayetteville.
The village grows stronger when neighbors know each other — and this weekend offers three beautiful ways to make that happen.
How You Can Get Involved
Buy your WCLK Gospel Fest tickets now at www.thevilleamp.com before prices increase on show day.
Head to the Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival this weekend at McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex in Peachtree City and shop local artisans.
Take a stroll past the new "A Place to Imagine" mural at 119 Glynn Street South in downtown Fayetteville and snap a photo with it — and tag it #FayettevilleGA to share the love.
Share this article with your neighbors, your church family, and your community group so more people know what's happening in the village this weekend.
Support local food vendors at both events — every meal purchased keeps a small business thriving.
Follow Krystal Maynor's work and consider commissioning local artists for your next business or community project. Find her portfolio at krystalmichelleart.com.
Around the Village Calendar
Saturday, September 19, 2026 — WCLK Gospel Fest | The Ville Amphitheater, 301 Lafayette Ave, Fayetteville, GA | Doors: 4 PM | Show: 5 PM | Tickets: www.thevilleamp.com
Saturday–Sunday, September 19–20, 2026 — Shakerag Arts & Crafts Festival | McIntosh Trail Recreation Complex, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City, GA | Sat 10 AM–6 PM | Sun 12–5 PM
Ongoing — "A Place to Imagine" Mural by Krystal Maynor | 119 Glynn Street South, Courthouse Square, Downtown Fayetteville, GA | Free to visit anytime
Saturday, October 24, 2026 — Pumpkin Fest at Fayetteville Courthouse Square | Inflatable corn maze, costume contests, hayrides, and more
Sophie's Suggestions
Heading out to the Gospel Fest or the Shakerag Festival this weekend? Here are a few Sophie's Mart finds to help you make the most of it:
Made in His Image Tee ($20.68) — Perfect for a gospel event, this faith-inspired tee lets you wear your beliefs with quiet confidence. Rooted in Genesis 1:27, it's a beautiful conversation starter. Shop it at sophiesmart.com.
Moses & Burke Abstract Signature Tumbler ($20.00) — Keep your drink cold or hot during a long outdoor event. This sleek tumbler is built to move with you — whether you're on the lawn at The Ville or browsing the booths at Shakerag. Shop it at sophiesmart.com.
Follow The Word, Not The Herd Youth Sweatshirt ($25.00) — A faith-based statement piece for kids attending the Gospel Fest with their families. Soft, meaningful, and made to wear on purpose. Shop it at sophiesmart.com.
A Neighbor Worth Knowing
Krystal Maynor of Krystal Michelle Mural Studio is a Fayette County-based commercial muralist and designer who has completed well over 100 murals across the region and beyond — including multiple works right here in Fayetteville and Peachtree City. She's a full-time artist, a community collaborator, and a small business owner doing something quietly extraordinary. She would make an outstanding future feature in our Entrepreneur Stories series.
Learn more about her work and commissions at krystalmichelleart.com.
Around the Village Takeaway
The village grows stronger when neighbors show up for each other — and this weekend, Fayetteville and Peachtree City are giving you every reason to do exactly that.
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