Treehouse Hosts Second Little Joyfest in Athens

The Athens family festival offered food, pet adoptions, music and activities for all ages on Sunday.

Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Other — General

Treehouse Hosts Second Little Joyfest in Athens

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Treehouse Kid & Craft hosted the second Little Joyfest on Sunday, November 1, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event featured food, pet adoptions, music and activities for all ages.

Why it matters

The festival was held to give families and artists a joyful, supported day, according to owner Kristen Bach. It offers a community gathering point for local residents during the holiday season.

The festival ran from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on November 1, 2026, marking its second year. Attendance and vendor totals were not provided in the source material.

The players

Treehouse Kid & Craft

A creative shop and event space in Athens that has operated since 2010, hosting community events such as Little Joyfest.

Kristen Bach

The owner of Treehouse Kid & Craft, who organizes Little Joyfest and hopes to make it an Athens holiday season tradition.

The details

Little Joyfest featured DJ Dadderall, Homy Made Taco Truck, and Tails of Tallassee Rescue and Sanctuary, along with trinket trading and local small business vendors. Local vendors brought their own creations, and the event was held the day after Wild Rumpus.

• 2010: Treehouse Kid & Craft opens in Athens.
• November 1, 2026: Second Little Joyfest held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The festival was a free-to-attend community event open to all ages during its 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. run. Families could take part in food, pet adoptions, music, and trinket trading at the Treehouse location.