Record-breaking Pre-4th featured local and regional artists
Hartwell’s Pre-4th Festival June 29 as seen from Bill Powell’s photography drone looking down W. Franklin St. from N. Forest Ave.
Color guard and drum sections lead off the children’s parade.
he festival’s founder, Cheri Griggs, served as Grand Marshall of the children’s parade.
Lexey Phillips, Erica Burdette, Spanish exchange student Ane Ruiz, Debbie Bentley, and Victoria Tawzer browse through the local vendors in downtown Hartwell.
Alisa Byrum (left) with her grandaughter Ellie Jones and daughter Mollie Jones walk through downtown Hartwell.
A photo by Bill Powell of the fireworks show over Lake Hartwell.
A photo submitted by 16-year-old Kenyon Harris of the fireworks over Lake Hartwell on June 29.
Hartwell’s annual Pre-Fourth festival brings a haven of opportunities for local and regional artists, showcasing unique creations to suit every taste.
Since 1978, Hartwell’s traditional festival has be…
