Downtown Sarasota Craft Fair Moves to Intersection of Gulfstream Ave & Main Street

SARASOTA, Fla. - May 7, 2013 - PRLog -- WHAT:  10th Annual Downtown Sarasota Craft Festival

WHEN:  May 18 - 19, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

WHERE:  Intersection of Gulfstream Avenue & Main Street in downtown Sarasota, overlooking the bay front

         Navigational Address: 1306 Main Street, Sarasota, FL 34236

WHY:  To Support the Arts, the Downtown Sarasota Alliance and the Local Community

ADMISSION:  Free and open to the public

WEBSITE:  www.artfestival.com

CONTACT INFORMATION:  info@artfestival.com or 813-962-0388

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:

Juried outdoor craft showcase
Original crafts - Handmade in America
Unique and affordable gift items
100 artists & crafters from 30 different states
Prices set to suit all budgets - ranging from as little as $3 to $3,000
Artists & crafters hand-selected from hundreds of applicants
All artists & crafters on site for duration of festival
Green Market offering exotic plants and orchids, body products and gourmet spices, jams, dips, spreads and kettle corn
Variety of craft media including folk art, pottery, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils, candles, cork assemblage, fabric design, fiber quilts, fused wax & glass, hair accessories, handbags & accessories, handmade cards, leather, mosaic, wood, painted wood, plaster craft and stained glass
The Downtown Sarasota Alliance hosts this popular event produced by American Craft Endeavors

About American Craft Endeavors:

American Craft Endeavors (ACE) produces some of the nation’s most exciting high-end juried craft shows in many of Florida’s vibrant downtown areas and popular tourist destinations including the Lauderdale by the Sea Craft Festival (Fort Lauderdale, FL), the Holiday Craft Festival on the Ocean (Jupiter/Juno Beach, FL), the Downtown Stuart Craft Fairs (Stuart, FL), the Siesta Fiesta Craft Festival (Sarasota, FL) and the Downtown Sarasota Craft Festivals (Sarasota, FL) among others. The group’s founders personally select unique, culture rich cities for their show locations providing a complete outdoor experience unmatched by other festivals.  All crafters are hand-selected from hundreds of applicants in order to ensure a superior event featuring diverse art media and the highest quality of original handmade crafts.  

For additional information on the 10th Annual Downtown Sarasota Art & Craft Festival and other American Craft Endeavors craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615 or 813-962-0388.