This year’s Finster Fest takes place on May 14 from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., and May 15 from noon to 5 p.m. The free festival will be at Paradise Gardens in Chattooga County.

Many bands will be performing at the festival, including Tym Priest, Juliana Finch, Hudson K, Chris Hale, Mark Kelly Hall & Charlsey Etheridge, Tyler Reddick, Scott Downes, New Binkley Brothers, Shaking Ray Levi Society and the Bohannons.

Children’s activities including circus performers, arts and crafts and a kid’s zone will be available. Also, about 60 artists will be at the festival selling handmade art. Multiple vendors will be selling food at the event..

On May 15, a church service is planned for 9:30 a.m. at the Meditation House at Paradise Gardens.

Sponsors for the event include The Coca Cola Company, Little Debbie Snacks, Advantage Printing, Bark, Emergen-C and Aaron’s.