On Saturday, November 14th and Sunday, November 15th, people gathered at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to enjoy a cultural festival. The festival included food, basketry and cultural traditions of Native people from the Americas. The program included cooking demonstrations and tastings by Native chefs from across the US including Lois Ellen Frank, a James Beard Award winner. People learned Hopi… (more…)
The Grove Holiday Arts and Craft Faire, co-sponsored by The Grove Heritage Association and the Glenview Park District, is marking its 30th anniversary with an eight day event. The event will support the Grove, a 143 acre nature and historic landmark site and outdoor history musuem. As Grove Program Supervisor Kris Van Voorhis said, “Coming to The Grove Arts and… (more…)
If you’ve never been to Stowe, Vermont, this just might be the time to go. Right now, as the leaves change and the air grows crisp it’s a glorious time to be in the State. And the 31st Annual Stowe Foliage Arts Festival will be taking place from October 9-11 at the Stowe Events Field. Over 190 exhibitors will be… (more…)
If you’re in New Jersey this weekend you’ll want to enjoy the Fall Family Festival at Sea Isle. This is a two day family-friendly affair on September 19th and 20th with a Seaside Vendor Craft market on the oceanfront Promenade. There will also be live music by the A-List Band and many free family activities. The annual Sand Sculpting Demonstration… (more…)
If you’re near Upper Arlington, Ohio over labor day, you will be in for a treat. More than 150 artists and 25,000 visitors will enjoy the 49th annual Upper Arlington Labor Day Arts festival. The festival will include one rather unique painter, Duane C. Palmo. Palmo, a 40-year Upper Arlington resident, died at the age of 72 recently and his… (more…)
Vermont has some of the best art festivals in the entire country, and the 54th Annual Art in the Park Fine Art & Craft Festivals are certainly part of this list. On August 8-9, and then again on October 10-11, people can enjoy the scene with food, music, craft demonstrations, kids activities and so much more. The Art in the… (more…)
This is a beautiful idea. Enjoy the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary while having a great time at an art fair. You can be part of this fun on June 27-28 where the Sanctuary will host a weekend art fair. The fair includes fine arts, crafts, live music, nature programs and more. The event takes place at the Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary, 29322… (more…)
If you happen to be in Seattle next month, you’ll want to enjoy the Maple Valley Days festival from June 12-14. This festival draws between 10-15,000 visitors each year and has 120 food and vendor booths. There are 75 parade entrants, carnival rides and more. It all started in 1050 when a group got together at the Gaffney’s Lake Wilderness… (more…)
Here is a great idea for Mother’s Day. If you’re in St. Louis, Missouri you can enjoy the 28th Annual Art Fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park at 12580 Rott Road. The event will take place from May 8-10 and admission costs $10 for ages 12 and up. It’s only $5 for little guys, and under five is free. The fair… (more…)
If you live in Asheville or you’ll be in the area on April 4, you must check out the {Re}HAPPENING. Located at Camp Rockmont at 375 Lake Eden Road, this is a multi-sensory experience that includes art, performance and food. It takes place on the grounds of the Black Mountain College Lake Eden campus. As explained on their website, “Each… (more…)