Each year Soperton's Iva Park becomeshost to the Million Pines Arts and Crafts Festival. Beginning in 1972 as a project to help local civic clubs and community needs, it has grown to be one of Southeast Georgia's finest events. As you browse under the shady pines, you can find crafts of days gone by as well as today's newer techniques.

Treat yourself to a hand-woven basket or a rug woven on an antique loom. Maybe you're interested in the skill of the iron workers or potters as they work their craft before your eyes. Leather crafters will be tooling. Bring your Christmas list, do your Christmas shopping, choose something very special, a one-of-a-kind gift.

Of course the food is always a delight — reminiscent of fall cookouts and fairs. Everything from hot-dogs, hamburgers, and barbecue, to chicken and dumplings, boiled peanuts, and pork rinds can be found throughout the park.

The children will love the Sandman and Santa's Workshop.

The Entertainment schedule has a variety of well known and very talented groups of individuals. There is something for everyone, so don't miss this annual event.