Local Entertainment

The Big Shanty Festival is proud to showcase local entertainment from schools, studios, and community organizations throughout the weekend. Performances take place on both the Main Street Stage and the Depot Stage, highlighting the talent, creativity, and dedication of performers from across the Kennesaw area.

Main Street Stage

Saturday:

10:00-10:30: Chalker/Palmer/Pitner Chorus

10:30-10:45: Kennesaw Elementary School

10:45-11:00: NorthStar Kids Praise Team

11:00-11:30: Great Gig Dance Co.

11:30-12:00: McCall Primary

12:00-12:30: KMHS Drama

12:30-1:30: Great Gig Dance Co.

1:30-1:45: Stayin’ Alive Dance Crew

1:45-2:00: TLC Dance

2:00-2:30: ETO

2:30-3:00: St. Catherine’s Dance

3:00-3:30: ETO

3:30-4:00: St. Catherine’s Dance

4:00-4:30: North Georgia Clogging & Dance

4:30-5:00: Fusion Dance

5:00-5:30: BSD Taekwando

5:30-6:00: Fusion Dance

Sunday:

12:00-12:30: Mystical Parties Entertainment

12:30-1:00: Inspiration Martial Arts

1:00-1:30: ETO

1:30-2:30: Great Gig Dance Co.

2:30-3:00: Baker Elementary Chorus

3:00-3:30: DWMA

3:30-4:00: Big Shanty Elementary Chorus

4:00-5:00: Brent McDonald

Outdoor community event with a stage featuring a band or orchestra, audience seated in chairs and standing on the street, and a parked fire truck on the left under a clear blue sky.

United Bankshares Amphitheater Stage at Depot Park

Saturday:

10:15 - 10:45 - North Metro Marching Eagles

11:00 - 12:00 - Allatoona High School Band

12:00 - 12:30 - Dog Show (Ground Act)

 1:00 - 2:00    - Freedom Praise Band

 2:00 - 2:30    - Dog Show (Ground Act)

 3:00 - 4:00    - NorthStar Praise Band

 4:00 - 4:30    - Dog Show (Ground Act)

 5:00 - 6:00    - Brent McDonald

Sunday:

12:00 - 12:30  - Dog Show (Ground Act)

  1:00 - 2:00    - North Cobb Jazz Band

  2:00 - 2:30    - Dog Show (Ground Act)

  3:00 - 4:00    - Allatoona High School Band

  4:00 - 4:30    - Dog Show (Ground Act)

Entrance to the United Bankshares Amphitheater with a modern metal and wood canopy. The amphitheater is in the City of Kennesaw, Georgia, with a brick and stone facade, greenery, and trees in the background.

1885 Grill Food Court Stage

Saturday

10 AM - 2 PM - Scott Thompson

2 PM - 6 Pm - Lance & Wes Duo

Sunday

12 PM - 5 PM - Scott Thompson

ReadyGo Dog Show

The show features world champion Frisbee dogs and the highest box jump dog in the world. Followed by a world class “meet n’ greet” for fans to get up close and personal with the 4-legged stars of the show.  

Saturday: 12 PM, 2 PM, & 4 PM

Sunday: 12 PM, 2 PM, & 4 PM

Located on the grass to the right of United Bankshares Amphitheater at Depot Park