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The fifth annual Denim Fest is coming to The Mill on Etowah in Canton, GA. The Mill on Etowah is located in the former historic "Canton Cotton Mill No. 1." This property was first established in 1899, by Robert Tyre Jones, a local businessman, to produce cotton thread, but the focus of production soon became DENIM. "Canton Denim" as it was popularly called, gave Canton its identity and led to an economic BOOM in the early 1900s.
In 1958, the Canton Cotton Mill celebrated the national success of denim by hosting the Denim Days Carnival that August. This festival was hosted by the Retail Merchants Association of Canton (RMAC) and brought many people together as they shared food, played carnival games, and hosted several contests and beauty pageants. The RMAC declared August 18, 1958, as Denim Carnival Day, "a day of fellowship and enjoyment for all!" ~History Cherokee
Over 100 years later, Denim Fest is celebrating this city's past, honoring its history and looking forward to a bright future.
Denim Fest returns to The Mill on Etowah for its fifth year on Saturday, October 17. Spend the day enjoying SEC football on the big screen, pop-up bars, festive food, and local vendors. Enjoy our carnival experience in partnership with Chris Ally Events—complete with nostalgic midway games, rides, and inflatable fun for all ages. ($10 wristband required for carnival access)
In partnership with History Cherokee, guests are also invited to clock in for a shift at the Mill—“Come to Work with Salty” in a family-friendly, interactive history walk through the property that explores a day in the life of past mill workers through hands-on stops and trivia.
Free to attend. Family-friendly. Full of fun.
Denim Fest 2026 is your all-day celebration of community, history, and fall at The Mill!
Starts at 11am - 9pm!
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Our Denim Fest vendor market is officially full for 2026, but we’d love to have you at a future event! Join our Vendor Email List to be the first to hear about upcoming markets, festivals, and vendor opportunities at The Mill throughout the year.
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