69th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival

April 30, May 1 and 2, 2021 Friday – Sunday, 10AM - 5PM

The Festival is presented by the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Foundation and the City of Fairhope

SPONSORS

Welcome to beautiful Fairhope Welcome to Fairhope! The Arts & Crafts Festival is such a special event for the Fairhope community, and is cherished to locals and visitors alike.

This outdoor festival takes place in beautiful downtown Fairhope and will celebrate artists from around the state of Alabama.

Make this year special and plan to visit Fairhope, enjoy good food, celebrate the arts and make lasting memories with friends and family.

Sherry Sullivan Mayor City of Fairhope

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS Alabama Credit Union, Flowerwood, Trustmark, Bay Mortgage, CenterState Bank, Downtown Merchants Association, Easy Haul Inc, Holiday Inn Express, Riviera Utilities, Segers, Baldwin County Sewer Systems, Jubilee Ace Hardware, Lyons Share, Southern Veranda Special thanks to Stephen Savage for the photography throughout this publication. savagephoto@msn.com | 251-401-0008

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Contents Welcome Letter..................................3 Sponsors.............................................3 Festival Committee............................8 Festival Foundation............................8 History of the Festival......................10 Donations.........................................11 Quick Facts................................. 12-13 All Alabama Show 2021...................14 Artists 2021................................ 14-15

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Festival Map............................... 16-17 Entertainment...................................18 Kids Art.............................................18 Other Events....................................18 Featured Artist.................................19 Student Art Competition........... 20-21 Food Vendors...................................22 Judges/Awards........................... 24-25 Volunteers.................................. 26-27 70th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival...28

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Festival Committee The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Committee is comprised 100% of volunteers that have executed the festival for numerous years. These volunteers work throughout the year on the festival and are very excited to give back to the Fairhope community. The 2021 Chairmen for the festival are Sherry Sullivan and Vicky Cook.

Festival Foundation

Back Row: Dianne Herzog, Ricky Lewis, Laura English (Secretary); Front Row: Sherry Sullivan (Chair), Debbie Floyd (President), Gayle Coleman; Not pictured: Lee Teumer (Treasurer), Jodi Keating and Jackie Pate

The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival committee is comprised 100% of volunteers that have executed the festival for numerous years. In 2016 the volunteers formed the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Foundation that is now a recognized 501c3 organization. The proceeds from the festival are used to award scholarships and donations to various groups in the Fairhope community. To date, over $100,000 in proceeds have been awarded to area students and groups in the Fairhope community

The Eastern Shore Arts Association Many people do not realize that the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival is actually made up of two separate shows. Now in its 47th year, the Outdoor Art Show hosted by the Eastern Shore Art Center is located north of Magnolia Avenue along Section Street, on Equality Street and on Oak Street in front of the Art Center. The show includes up to 125 booths of fine artists and craftspeople, attracting more than 350,000 visitors each spring. The Outdoor Art Show is a major 8 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

fundraiser for the Art Center, allowing free admission to the public all year round. Gallery and gift shop hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.esartcenter.org.

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Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival – Be a Part of the History!

Welcome to the 69th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival. Can you believe how far our hometown festival has come?

Not only is this festival widely known amongst the locals, but it is also known across the entire state of Alabama and recognized throughout America as one of the oldest and most prestigious art festivals in the country. Can you believe this cultural festival started over 68 years ago as a tour?

According to records held by the Eastern Shore Chamber as well as newspaper articles, the Arts and Crafts Tour started on February 22, 1953 and lasted until February 28. Back then, these seven-day art exhibits were set up in store windows. The tour schedule also included entertainment and craft demonstrations. Some artists and exhibitors did sell items, but the majority of the exhibits were for viewing purposes only.

The tour was planned to coordinate with Mobile Jaycees’ Azalea Trail and Mobile Mardi Gras celebrations with hopes that the locals and visitors attending these festive events would also attend the tour and bear witness to the many talents of the Eastern Shore residents.

In 1965, the tour expanded to include exhibitors and activities from the other Eastern Shore cities of Daphne and Spanish Fort with the opening ceremonies held in Spanish Fort and ending with a play in Fairhope.

The year 1967 saw a slight change where exhibitor participants of the festival were asked to pay 10% commission on their gross sales. In 1975 craftsmen set up displays in “Craft-Houses” which were created from vacant buildings. In 1978 the event was shortened to three days. This was the same year that exhibitors left buildings and shops to display their wares on the sidewalks.

The first prize money was awarded in 1983 for Best of Show and the recipient was given $250. This same year the exhibitor booths were moved from the sidewalks and edges of the streets to the center. The next year, the Mary McGrath Award was established.

Starting in 1997, the festival has been recognized by Sunshine Artist Magazine as one of the top 200 Festivals in the United States and has received this honor in the following years. The artists and exhibitors who participate in the shows all over the United States are the ones 10 2021 Fairhope Arts and Crafts

who vote on this award, so if the artists like the festival, you know it must be a great one! Recent awards include being ranked #10 in 2007, #26 in 2011, #2 in the state of Alabama and #23 in the nation in 2013 and in the past years the Festival has consistently been recognized in the top 20 for the Top 200 Best by Sunshine Artist Magazine.

The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival has certainly changed over the years; exhibitors are no longer only locals, exhibitors are no longer charged a commission on sales, just an entry fee, the number of visitors is now in six-digit figures, and the activities surrounding the festival have grown as well. The most recent change has been the formation of the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Foundation, started just a few years ago by volunteers of the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Committee. The Foundation takes opportunities such as the festival to give back to the city of Fairhope and residents by supporting arts in the community. To date, the festival has made donations back into the Arts in the Fairhope community of over $100,000.

This year, be a part of the history yourself and join other visitors as well as wonderful artists and crafters from all over the state of Alabama in the flower-lined streets of picturesque Fairhope as we promote artwork and craftsmanship, good will and festivity in the most charming and magical area of the world — our hometown.

Donations

Rotary Youth Club

Fairhope Volunteer Fire Dept.

Fairhope High School Buccaneer Band Exceptional Foundation

Eastern Shore Repertory Theatre

Please visit our booth in front of Fairhope Pharmacy!

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quick facts about the festival WHAT: 69th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival

WHEN: April 30, May 1 & 2 Hours are Friday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Please note: Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival is always the third weekend in March but was rescheduled in 2021 due to COVID-19

WHERE: The picturesque streets of Downtown Fairhope on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay.

WHY: The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival is a 100% volunteer run festival. The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Foundation uses proceeds to support the arts in the community thru donations and scholarships. Besides being chosen by various tourism departments and magazines as one of the top events in the South, it is also recognized throughout the US as one of the top festivals. For three days Alabama’s Downtown Fairhope will transform from the quaint and charming old-fashioned streets to an outdoor art gallery featuring paintings, jewelry, pottery, and other handcrafted treasures.

COST: Admission is free for this art and cultural event!

DIRECTIONS: If you are traveling along Interstate 10, take Exit 35 and head south on US Highway 98. Continue following US Highway 98 for approximately 10 miles. Upon entering Fairhope on US Highway 98, also known as Greeno Road, you may turn right onto Fairhope Avenue and head west into Downtown Fairhope. The festival is located on the streets of Downtown Fairhope. The City of Fairhope is providing handicapped parking 12

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spaces in the parking lot behind Julwin’s restaurant.

Additional handicapped parking will be located in the Municipal Parking Lot on Bancroft. Once those parking spaces are filled, we recommend you park and ride the shuttle services.

Special Request: Please do not block parking lots and driveways of the area businesses. We thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

PARKING: SHUTTLE SERVICES: Hot Wheels of Daphne will be providing shuttle service from the Fairhope Recreation Center located on Hwy 98/Greeno Road on Saturday and Sunday, from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 a.m. both days. The cost is $5 for a roundtrip ride.

Each person will receive a wristband. The Shuttle will drop off and pick up from the intersection of Bancroft and Johnson streets downtown.

HANDICAP PARKING: Handicap parking will be located in downtown Fairhope on Bancroft behind the Fairhope Museum of History and behind the Fairhope Public Library.

It will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

There is also limited on street handicap parking and in the parking deck on North Church Street.

DOWNTOWN PARKING/TOWING: Parking will be available on a first come, first serve basis in the public parking garage off of North Church Street. Please pay attention to no parking signs during the Festival and do not block driveways. In the event your car is towed during the Festival, please call Tony’s Towing Service at 251-928-7334. The City and Festival Committee make every effort not to tow vehicles but it may be necessary if a driveway or residence is blocked or if your vehicle interferes with the Festival activities.

• First Baptist Church of Fairhope and the St Lawrence Catholic Church – free parking at the church • Fairhope United Methodist Church will have parking BICYCLE VALET: Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee along with the Baldwin County Trailblazers will have a Bike Valet set up in front of the Fairhope Public Library on Fairhope Avenue at Bancroft Street during event hours.For more information, please email the committee at: fairhopepedbikeada@gmail.com.

FAQs: Are there ATMs at the Festival?

Yes, there are ATMs (more than seven) located at several banks around Downtown Fairhope.

Is there food at the Festival?

Yes, found within our food court is a variety of delicious festival fare, ranging from homemade ice cream to BBQ and funnel cakes. In addition, our own local restaurants offer eclectic cuisine with a special Fairhope flair.

How can I find a specific artist?

Visit our Information Booth for the answers to any and all questions about our artists.

FESTIVAL MERCHANDISE: Located on South Section Street between Gigi & Jays and Fairhope Pharmacy directly across from the Information Booth. There will be a banner “Official Festival Merchandise.” We accept cash, credit and Venmo.

Items for sale include: • 2021 T-Shirts that feature the festival artist for 2021.

Sizes Small-2X. Short Sleeve $15 each • Khaki Twill Hats with mesh back that include a color festival logo, $10 each • 2021 Festival Artwork – Signed Prints $20 • Insulated Cups with logo - $20 • Festival Art Notecards, $15 for a package of 10 • Watch for the Sale bin for the 2020 merchandise

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ALL ALABAMA SHOW 2021 In 2021, the Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival will feature only artists from the great state of Alabama. Trying to work within our state restrictions at the time of planning, the committee felt that this would be the safest option for the patrons, artists, volunteers, downtown businesses and city workers. For 2021, the committee has laid out the booths to offer additional space between them and are encouraging everyone to wear masks as

Artists 2021 Artist Listings as of 4/2/21.

Artists are subject to change. For more information, visit www.fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com.

FIBERS/LEATHER Mistica Grantham Karen Hale Lucy Moore Agnes Pool Rita Winters

Semmes Robertsdale Anniston Columbiana Guntersville

FUNCTIONAL CRAFTS Mike Chatham Helen Doyle Debbie Hoover George Jones Jr. Michelle McLendon Tani Middleton Sandy Reynolds Howard Smith

Bay Minette Daphne Calera Florence Brundidge Loxley Mobile Bay Minette

GLASS Judy Callaway Joe Goodson Heather Hepp Janet Peterson Bryan Ross MJ Whitt Natalie Young 14

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Silverhill Dothan Tuscaloosa Gadsden Loachapoka Birmingham Huntsville

they go into booths and local businesses. Additional precautions will be taken throughout the festival to insure a safe environment and experience for all.

The 69th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival will take us back to our roots of the festival by showcasing local artists and their craftsmanship. We are proud to showcase and recognize the great talent that is in Alabama.

GRAPHICS, DRAWING & WATERCOLOR Richard (Rich) Britnell Michael Davis Jamie Sowards

Auburn Birmingham Fairhope

JEWELRY Beverlee Beard Rebecca Bethea Larry Carby Sharon Claseman Connie Bennett Farish Debra Farley Tara Gifford Norman Morgan Anne Morrison Jennifer Murphy Chris Patterson Giulia Sciutto Cynthia Stopher

Florala Brewton Alabaster Mobile Shelby Pelham Gulf Shores Owens Cross Roads Fairhope Florence Rainbow City Daphne Brewton

MIXED MEDIA Carol Castellano Whitney Clanton Beth Cornelson Penny Dobson Garland Farwell LeeAnn Jones Deirdre Lewis Mason Scott McQueen Lauren Nalty Lee Nowlin

Montrose Jacksons Gap Semmes Northport York Elberta Birmingham Northport Fairhope Mobile

Melanie Poole Megan Pruett Anne Rose Paul Thompson Laura Walker Elizabeth Zolnoski

Montevallo Tuscaloosa Mobile Georgiana Cullman Daphne

PAINTING Mary Ann Brechun Laurel Browning Loran Chavez Joan Curtis Linda Geiger Margaret Grier Sundi Hawkins Dondee Hicks Elizabeth Kavanagh Stephanie Kirkland Gina Krawez Frank Lamia Carol Mason Deborah Matz Jean McKee Carrie Nenstiel Sharon Piercy Eddie Powell Lydia Randolph Linda Scott George Taylor Charlotte Wilson

Fairhope Trussville Fairhope Birmingham Foley Irondale Pell City Dothan Fairhope Northport Fort Payne Fairhope Mobile Silverhill Spanish Fort Vestavia Hills Foley Birmingham Mentone Daphne Montgomery Homewood

WOOD Misty Archer Melanie Davis David Fortenberry Sarah Goldapske Karen Hall William Hicks Tess Langley Joel Lockridge Patrick Tucker

Oxford Daphne Huntsville Seminole Loxley Town Creek Silverhill Alabaster Fairhope

PHOTOGRAPHY Peter Collery Dana Dowling Alexe Timoney

Owens Cross Roads Tuscaloosa Spanish Fort

POTTERY/CERAMICS Anne Lamar Martha Marks Leslie Smith Melissa Waldrop

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Map ALL ALABAMA SHOW 2021

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Entertainment

In 2022, the Entertainment Stage will be back! There will be a variety of musical artists scattered throughout the festival for 2021.

Kids Art

For 2021, we will be featuring a “Grab & Go” Art Packet for children featuring artwork from Ricky Trione. Please stop by and pick up the children’s packet (while available) at the tent where the Children’s Tent is usually placed on South Church Street at St. James (close to the old K-1 Center).

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What Else is Going On? REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH’S 46TH ANNUAL GERMAN SAUSAGE DINNER

Friday, April 30-Sunday, May 2, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

200 S. Section St. in Fairhope Dinner $9: Grilled German Sausage, German Potato Salad, Sauerkraut, Baked Beans, Bread and a Beverage Sandwich Plate $7: Grilled German Sausage in a Bun, Sauerkraut, Chips and a Beverage Slice of Homemade Pie $3.50 For more information: 251-928-8397.

LUNCH TO GO AT FAIRHOPE METHODIST

Fairhope United Methodist Church will offer lunches to go for donations to support their missions trips.

LIVE AT 5

April 30, 5-7:30 p.m.

LIVE at 5 will be having The Royal Horses opening from 5-6 p.m. and then The Red Clay Strays play at 6 p.m.

Tickets will be available online accs.edu/event/live-at-five/ or Facebook page, CoastalAlabamaCC. Tickets will cost $10 for adults and $3 for children. The capacity will be limited to 1,000 adults and 300 children in order to accommodate safe social distancing. We will be requiring masks and have spaces marked out for people to use and keep a safe distance.

Featured Artist

Meet our 2021 feature artist: Judy Oxford The 69th Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival of 2021 is proud to announce Judy Oxford as the featured artist.

Judy Jackson Oxford grew up in Fairhope in the Fruit and Nut section of town where she now resides again. She dedicates her painting for the 2021 Festival in memory of her mother, Rae Bernhardt Jackson.

Rae was an artist and served as chairman for the festival not once but twice and continued to serve as co-chair many ears as needed in the 1980s. Oxford’s mother’s family lineage dates back to the original Fairhope settlers.

As unusual 2020 year has brought changes to the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival volunteers and decisions for March 2021. The decision to base the show on Alabama artists and look for artwork that was reflective of Alabama yet expressing Fairhope’s Mobile Bay charm was thought to be a challenge. It was not much of a challenge for the talented and deep-rooted Fairhope artist. She stayed true to her style, incorporated the elements necessary to reflect the festival’s Alabama theme and produced a jaw dropping beautiful sunset that says Fairhope, Alabama. In researching the Yellowhammer, the Northern Flicker, she found that there was a substantial sighting of the birds in the Fruit and Nut part of town this past fall.

Judy graduated from Fairhope High School and attended Auburn University, majoring in Visual Design.

She returned to Fairhope four years ago and serves on the board at Eastern Shore Art Center. Over the years she has won several Best of Show awards and has had two individual shows at the Eastern Shore Art Center. A great article on Judy was featured in the June 2018 issue of Mobile Bay Magazine that features one of her great musical pieces of artwork inspired by the Excelsior Jazz Band. Judy’s art revolves mostly around the seascapes o the picturesque Mobile Bay view with its draping moss, classic piers, breathtaking sunsets and charming scenes of life on the bay. Her artwork can be viewed at the Gallery By The Bay on Fairhope Avenue.

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Student Art Competition Student artwork to hang in Mayor’s office The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation supports the Student Art Mural Contest along with Segers, Inc. and Jubilee Ace Hardware.

Nine secondary schools on the Eastern Shore will participate in the annual art contest showcased traditionally at the visiting artist’s dinner. This year due to COVID-19 restrictions, voting will be different.

First, second and third place winners will hang in the Mayor’s office for a year until the next year’s art is selected. Showcasing the student artwork with the Alabama theme this year will be a first and coincides with the 69th Fairhope Annual Arts and Crafts Festival featuring only Alabama artists.

The 2020 winners will be placed in CK Collection during the 2021 Festival.

2020 Second Place Winner: Fairhope High School

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2020 First Place Winner: Bayshore Christian School

2020 Third Place Winner: Fairhope High School

Student Mural artwork to be featured downtown The 2021 student art murals will be placed in the windowfronts of downtown Fairhope businesses April 28 through the first week of May. Schools have been assigned to the following window shop. Come take a look at this beautiful artwork by our local students!

M&F Fairhope High and Middle schools Fantasy Island Bayside Eastern Shore Chamber Spanish Fort Middle schools Fairhope Pharmacy Daphne Middle School Fairhope Single Tax Bayshore Christian and St. Michael’s High School Tiny Town Children’s Shop Daphne High School CK Collection The 2020 Winners

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HOME TO 20 LOCAL ARTISTS Ben Kaiser, Karen Clements, Kim Richard, Judy Aronson, Linda Scott, Loran Chaves, Mayssam Iskandar, MJ Dobbins, Mary Ann Brechum, Sally Trufant, Sahar Alford, Stewart Heath, Toni Sunday, Wanda Lane, Yvonne Andrews

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Food Vendors The food court hosts a variety of food vendors and is located at Magnolia Avenue between Section Street and Bancroft Street.

Food Court Vendors:

• Cobb & Company LLC • Southern Concessions • Monica’s Concessions • Stephanie’s Concessions • Green and Grains Food Truck • Copeland’s Ice Cream • Porter House BBQ

In Show Vendors:

• Mustache Mike • Punta Clara Kitchen • The Copper Kettle • Copeland’s Ice Cream • Southern Concessions

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Judges Donna Russell Donna Russell is Executive Director of the Alabama Arts Alliance (d/b/a Alabama Alliance for Arts Education), a non profit 501 (c) (3) organization that works with teachers and students all over the state. The Alabama Arts Alliance is the Arts Advocacy organization for the State of Alabama. Russell’s duties include overseeing office and programming staff, organizing summer workshops and Advocacy Conference activities, keeping up with current trends in arts education, and supporting programs, policies and practices that ensure that all Alabamians can discover and develop their talents, have access to a comprehensive arts education and have enough knowledge of the arts to understand the cultural heritage of others.

Russell serves on the Alabama Artistic Literacy Consortium Leadership Team – a partnership between the Alabama State Department of Education and the Alabama State Council on the Arts.

A statewide collective impact initiative that was established and charged with developing a plan that will include strategies for initializing implementation, sustaining support, and broadening the base of participation by numerous partners.

The team consists of a diverse group of educators, artists, community arts leaders, business leaders, and public officials from all parts of the state.

Russell serves as the State Captain for Alabama for the Americans for the Arts Advocacy Coalition, the State Arts Action Network, previously served on the Programs Committee for National

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Ronda Gooch Ronda Gooch is the owner of Gooch Gallery, a self-guided gallery representing award winning artists located inside the Sonesta Resort Hilton Head Island. She is a Fairhope native and graduate of Fairhope High School. She credits the influence of the Eastern Shore art community for inspiring her love of art.

Her career spanned from humanitarian work in Mogadishu, Somalia to managing a Southeastern territory for the American Red Cross. But, it was during her time coordinating events inside resort hotels that inspired her to create a unique gallery concept to showcase artwork beyond the walls of a traditional gallery.

Since its inception, art has been on display for guests of all ages to enjoy, and purchased pieces have been shipped throughout the country and internationally.

Her business has expanded with art expos throughout the United States which match venues with specific art styles. Ronda resides in Charlotte, N.C. with her husband and two Boston Terriers, and has two grown children and two step-children.

Dale Lewis Dale Lewis is a sculptor who works primarily in wood. He received a BFA at the University of Alabama in Commercial Design, with concentrations in painting and ceramics. After a 13-year career in television production, he discovered wood as his medium of choice and has created whimsical pieces for 40 years. His work is included in eight museum permanent collections and numerous private collections and has been represented in 50 exhibitions. He has received the Alabama Craft Fellowship twice and recently was included in Alabama Creates: 200 Years of Arts & Artists, a publication that highlights notable artists from the past 200 years. Residing in Oneonta, Ala., with his wife Carol, he continues to create his works.

Visit his website at: www.dalewis@dalewis.net.

Awards The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival presents artists more than $22,000 in cash prizes for the top artists and craftsman.

A panel of three very talented and highly respected judges were chosen to select the best works in the 68th Annual Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival. The awards are presented during the Artist’s Dinner on Friday evening.

Award Categories

Best of Show Chairman’s Award A&C Foundation Award Jury Award Eastern Shore Art Center Award of Excellence Fran Faust Slade Merit Award Barbara Haas Merit Award Merit Awards (5) Awards of Distinction for each Category (10 Total)

Patron Award Program

Many artists would argue that the most coveted honor is when visitors stop by their booth and purchase their works. The Patron Award Program allows businesses or individuals to honor their favorite artists and craftsmen by committing to purchase at least $100 from one of the festival vendors. When they find that special piece and buy it, they present the artist with a ribbon and placard bearing their name or the name of their business. Patrons may purchase works from any exhibitor they choose and the money goes directly to the artist. For more information visit www. fairhopeartsandcraftsfestival.com (Patron Award button on home page)

Did you know?

There are two festivals at the same time...Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival by the Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival Foundation and The Outdoor Show by The Eastern Shore Museum of Art.

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70th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival The Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival has already begun to put ideas together to celebrate the 70th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival in a grand way. We plan to have a full show of artists featuring over 230 booths

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from all over the United States.

Please mark your calendars for March 18, 19 and 20, 2022 and join us in Fairhope for the celebration of the 70th Annual Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival.

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Alabama Artisans Shoppe 314 C De La Mare Ave. Fairhope, Alabama 36532 251-210-4767 Featuring work by artists and makers from the great state of Alabama.

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