Great American Green backs North Georgia plant market at Crane Creek Vineyards

Great American Green and The Greenhouse Social are bringing the Root & Vine Market to Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, Georgia, on Sunday, Aug. 23. The free event pairs local vendors and wine with synthetic turf and an outdoor setup meant to make the vineyard easier to browse and enjoy.

Why it matters: - The Root & Vine Market gives North Georgia residents and visitors a free, public event that combines local shopping, plants and wine in one setting. - Great American Green’s turf installation is meant to create a dry, stable surface for guests moving among vendors at the vineyard. - The event adds another community-focused market to the North Georgia mountains and supports local makers and small businesses.

What happened: - Great American Green and event partner The Greenhouse Social are teaming up for Root & Vine Market at Crane Creek Vineyards in Young Harris, Georgia. - The market is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - The event will take place at The Farmhouse at Crane Creek Vineyards, 916 Crane Creek Road, Young Harris, GA 30582. - Admission is free and open to the public. - The market is presented by The Greenhouse Social.

The details: - Local vendors will offer plants, art, handmade goods and other items. - Great American Green will provide synthetic turf for the event. - Great American Green will also provide a “hole in one” promotion for guests. - The setup is designed to help guests browse vendors, mingle and enjoy the vineyard. - Darryl DuLong, president and CEO of Great American Green, said the partnership fits the company’s focus on outdoor spaces that people can use, enjoy and share. - Steven Crafton of The Greenhouse Social said Crane Creek is a natural setting for discovering local businesses, plants and handmade pieces.

Between the lines: - The partnership ties a turf installer to a lifestyle event, showing how outdoor-surface products can be used beyond athletic and residential projects. - The event also reflects a broader push by plant-market organizers to build community experiences around makers, small businesses and outdoor venues. - Great American Green’s role appears aimed at both function and experience, not just event logistics.

What's next: - Organizers are directing people to The Greenhouse Social on Facebook for more information about the market. - Steven Crafton can be reached at steven@thegreenhousesocial.com for event details. - Press inquiries and interview requests go to Skylar Peterson at (774) 571-1357. - Great American Green and The Greenhouse Social will continue promoting the event ahead of Sunday.

The bottom line: - The Root & Vine Market is a free, one-day blend of local shopping, plants and wine, with Great American Green helping set the stage for the experience.