NEWSLETTER FOR FEBRUARY, 2024

 

ARTICLES & NEWS...

 

TIPS & TRICKS OF HAVING BETTER SHOWS & SELLING MORE!

Do you need more from the shows? You may want to read these articles designed to help make your business more successful.

This issue features...

"Getting Creative About Making A Living In The Arts"

"Put that creativity to work!"

"Does your event need an application system? We have the answer!!!"

Online applications are everywhere these days and most events want them! But the cost can be just outrageous when you start adding things up. We've come up with a system worth considering allowing you to take applications, pictures, bios and more all while manging the event too!!! It's a new site and we're excited to bring this to the industry!

 

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DEADLINES HAPPENING SOON

 

(Just click on the image on each event to see complete details)

ST. JOHNS RIVER FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS - APRIL 27 & 28, 2024 - SANFORD, FLORIDA - Over 60,000 attended last year and over $15,000 in awards makes this show well worth adding to your schedule! Easy load in and load out setup on Friday afternoon or early Saturday morning. Artists can enjoy the artist retreat serving continental breakfasts and a light lunch provided. DEADLINE: 2-14-2024

UPTOWN ART EXPO - MARCH 23 & 24, 2024 - ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA - The FREE ADMISSION Art & Music festival will feature 145 artist displays. Discover unique one of a kind items available for purchase of jewelry, glass, fine crafts, mosaics, paintings, photography, pottery, sculpture and more. $6500 in awards, thousands of shoppers all in one of the most affluent areas of Orlando. The show has limited space and fills every year with a waiting list. Apply early! DEADLINE: 2-16-2024

PORT ORANGE SPRING BREW & FOOD FEST - MARCH 1, 2 & 3, 2024 - PORT ORANGE, FLORIDA - The Spring Brew & Food Fest is coming to Riverwalk Park! March 1 - March 3rd, 2024. Food Trucks, Craft Beer Passports, Food Passports, Chili Cookoff to support Empty Bowls, free entertainment, free Full Throttle Kid's Zone presented by Halifax Health & more! Stay tuned for more details! Free to the public!! DEADLINE: 2-28-2024

WILD CHICKEN FESTIVAL - MARCH 15 & 16, 2024 - FITZGERALD, GEORGIA - Burmese chickens are a fixture of the Fitzgerald landscape, and the Wild Chicken Festival honors the unique residents that have been local attractions since the 1960s. The celebration is free for everyone and includeS a 5K walk/run, a wing eating contest, a crowing contest, an egg drop, arts, crafts, food and more. DEADLINE: 3-1-2024

VALDOSTA AZALEA FESTIVAL - MARCH 9 & 10, 2024 - VALDOSTA, GEORGIA - We expect over 200 arts & crafts vendors from several different states, a huge food court, six stage areas of entertainment, a Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, a newly expanded KidZone, the World Famous Disc-Connected K9’s Frisbee Show, the Falconry Forever/Birds of Prey Exhibits and Demonstrations, entertainment by Wild Adventures Theme Park, two great bands, the VLPRA Azalea 5K race, and more. DEADLINE: 3-1-2024

MAYFAIRE BY THE LAKE - MAY 11 & 12, 2024 - LAKELAND, FLORIDA - One of the oldest arts festivals in Central Florida, Mayfaire has been ranked among Sunshine Artist Magazine’s “200 Best Art Shows” for ten years. Presented on Mother’s Day weekend each year, Mayfaire features more than 15,000 visitors who enjoy the works of approximately 140 artists and is held on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland. What a great way to wrap up the season in Florida DEADLINE: 3-1-2024

MANDARIN ART FESTIVAL - MARCH 30 - 31, 2024 - JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - The Mandarin Art Festival has been an Easter tradition for generations of families. Over the years, tens of thousands of guests have strolled under the oaks of the historic Mandarin Community Club to peruse the artwork of more than 100 local and nationally-known artists working in a variety of media. A juried fine art and fine craft show, awards will be given in the categories of Functional Fine Craft, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Sculpture and Best in Show. DEADLINE: 3-1-2024

BRADFORD STRAWBERRY FESTIVAL - MARCH 23 & 24, 2024 - BRADFORD, FLORIDA - As always the show promises to be one of the best, most well attended northern Florida shows of the season! And as important as good attendance may be... you'll find a really nice balance of artists, craftsmen and other exhibitors without too much of any one type of work. DEADLINE: MARCH 6, 2024

VERO BEACH BLUES FESTIVAL - FEBRUARY 24 & 25, 2024 - VERO BEACH, FLORIDA - If you are an Art & Craft vendor, local or national business or anything in between and you want to be a vendor at this event to enjoy thousands of happy customers over 2 days, you are in the right spot! Latitude-88, Inc. is no stranger to vendor supported community events in Florida.

COCOA VILLAGE FINE ART FAIR - MARCH 2 & 3, 2024 - COCOA VILLAGE, FLORIDA - Historic Cocoa Village is transformed into a cultural hub for vendors and visitors to connect over creativity. Welcoming 200 vendors and over 15,000 visitors, the Cocoa Village Art & Craft Fairs continue to grow in regional significance. Always striving to improve quality for both the artists and community, we are tightening the jury process and emphasizing original design, especially for the Spring event.

DELAND OUTDOOR ART FESTIVAL - MARCH 23 - 24, 2024 - DELAND, FLORIDA - The festival offers a craft section with items for sale ranging from handmade jewelry, carved wooden toys to Adirondack lawn furniture. Festival planners believe the event will attract more than 135 artists and crafters. More than 6,000 spectators came to the festival during its two-day event last year. This is the tenth year that the art festival will partner with the Florida Wildflower and Garden Festival in Downtown DeLand. Earl Brown Park in DeLand is just about the perfect location for an event! DEADLINE: 3-15-2024

WESTMORELAND ARTS & FESTIVAL - JULY 4, 5, 6 & 7, 2024 - LATROBE, PENNSYLVANIA - The Westmoreland Arts & Heritage Festival is now accepting applications for our 2024 Artist Market! We’re always looking for new and exciting artisans to exhibit and sell their handcrafted creations. Eligible categories include baskets, candles, clay/pottery, fiber, from the kitchen, fine art, garden, glass, home decor, jewelry, leather, metalwork, mind/body, miscellaneous, sculpture, and woodworking. DEADLINE: APRIL 30, 2024

 

JUST ADDED EVENTS!

 

PINELLAS BRUNCH, BEER & BOTANICALS - MARCH 2 & 3, 2024 - PINELLAS PARK, FLORIDA - Get Your Bloom On and Bite Into Brunch Bliss at the Pinellas Botanicals & BrunchFest, a weekend bursting with a vibrant fusion of blooming beauty and mouth watering brunch delights. Festivities will include live music, a best brunch competition, a selection of unique plants, charming garden accessories, talented local artisans, craftsmen, and kids’ activities. Sponsored by SIK Promotions, this promises to be a GREAT show!

MOULTRIE SPRING FLING - April 20, 2024 - MOULTRIE, GEORGIA - Spring is in the air, and soon the smell of BBQ will be too. Downtown Moultrie’s Spring Fling and Backyard BBQ Festival is held on the 3rd weekend in April. In 2023 more than 150 vendors set up around the square. Jewelry, lawn art, leather belts, food, and so much more was sold! With Entertainment, Kids Activities, a BBQ Competition, and Arts & Crafts, you’ll be able to find something the whole family is sure to love!

TOWSON SPRING FESTIVAL - MAY 4 & 5, 2024 - TOWSON, MARYLAND - With the help of 100’s of volunteers, sponsors and many Baltimore County Agencies, the Towsontown Spring Festival has turned into the largest outdoor festival in Maryland and one of the largest on the east coast. Approximately 125,000 visitors attend the two day event with more than 200 vendors to satisfy the appetites of our patrons. The Greater Baltimore area is one of America's most lucrative markets. And with this many people in one place... just for this show... the value you get for the entry fee is outstanding.

VILLAGE ART FAIR - JUNE 1 & 2, 2024 - LAKE WINONA, INDIANA - For 24 years we have prided ourselves on staging a juried show of original fine art that is welcoming and profitable for our exhibiting artists. The first stop on your Mid-Western show circuit: Centrally located, within easy driving distance to top-rated shows in Chicago, Columbus, Ohio, and Indianapolis.

THE 8TH ANNUAL BIG FOUR ART FESTIVAL - SEPTEMBER 7 & 8, 2024 - LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY - The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville has been the most attended (20k+) two-day event ever held at Waterfront Park. The 8th B4AF 2024, the weekend following Labor Day, will be held on the big four-acre park lawn under tree-lined walks. The B4 Walking Bridge has 25,000 people strolling it each weekend. The Festival is a two-minute drive from downtown Louisville.

BLUFFTON ARTS & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL - OCTOBER 19 & 20, 2024 - BLUFFTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - The Calhoun Street art show which takes place on Saturday October 19th and Sunday October 20th will feature 114 fine art artists from 10 different states. Over 25,000 shoppers will enjoy seeing a variety of art media created by outstanding artists!

DESTIN FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS - OCTOBER 26 & 27, 2024 - DESTIN, FLORIDA - The Festival of the Arts, one of the Southeast’s premier art festivals showcases over 95 premier artists plus collaborative artists from the United States and Europe. Artists compete for $12,000 in cash awards representing 18 different mediums in an outdoor walking exhibit production. Additional amenities include live music, a food bistro, wine and beer garden, and an adult/student collaborative art exhibit.

 

ART & CRAFTS EVENT PROMOTERS!

 

MY PROMOTIONS A NEW LOOK, A NEW SEASON AND NEW OWNERS - TERRIFIC SHOWS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - We are vendors as well. So our main goal is to get each festival to the highest attendance possible by doing lots of promoting and providing a fun atmosphere that gets people in the mood to shop! As you know…When the festival is busy …we all do well! As a team we can build customer attendance and grow the MY Promotions festival circuit to be super profitable for all.

HOWARD ALAN EVENTS/ AMERICAN CRAFT ENDEAVORS - SHOWS THROUGHOUT THE USA - Probably one of the most popular and profitable professional event sponsors in the USA are the staff of Howard Alan Events and American Craft Endeavors. With over 50 shows during the year... at locations all over the country... you owe it to yourself to take a look at their schedule and consider these shows. The 2024 season promises to be one of the best ever!

WOODWILL QUALITY ART & CRAFT SHOWS - NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK - For over Fifty Two Years Woodwill Corporation has been the East Coast's preeminent Arts & Crafts Show presenter and organizer. With an exciting 2024 lineup of Festivals drawing 15,000 to 35,000 attendees and 200 to 300 exhibitors, located in New York state starting April 14th, we're sure there is an event to fit everyone's schedule and talent.

MICHIGAN ANTIQUE & CRAFT SHOWS - CENTRAL MICHIGAN - For 56 years, the Michigan Antique Festival has been the premier destination for vintage enthusiasts and collectors in Michigan. Over the years, this festival has grown into one of the largest and most popular antique and vintage markets in the state. It's a Michigan Tradition!

TNT EVENTS - CENTRAL FLORIDA SHOWS - We strive to give our exhibitors the best venue possible with Artist hand crafted original work; not work of mass production studios. We strongly feel that Artists and Crafters alike are seeking a quality venue to exhibit their works of Art. We also offer limited green market products for customers that are looking for that type of item.

SIK PROMOTIONS PRESENTS OUTSTANDING WEST CENTRAL FLORIDA EVENTS - We are well known for our unique festivals, bringing interactive performers, live musicians, costume contests, themed vendors and free family fun to a growing number of communities in the Sunshine State. Event productions include art and craft shows, seafood festivals, themed events, music festivals, pet adoption fundraisers and a popular “end of summer” celebration, which draws over 30,000 attendees to the one day show.

KRAFTFAIRS.COM - MID-WEEK AND WINTER EVENTS IN MARCO ISLAND AND NAPLES, FLORIDA - Pam Patullo - Promoter of successful craft shows in the Southwest Florida area, primarily Marco Island, for over 16 years. Being a crafter herself for over 33 years she has proven effectiveness in fully understanding the needs of fellow crafters.

BLUE RIBBON EVENTS - MICHIGAN & FLORIDA - YEAR 'ROUND ART & CRAFTS SHOWS - Blue Ribbon Events promotes, organizes and coordinates boutique art/craft shows and unique festivals. With years of combined retail, management, art/craft show and marketing experience, we have the knowledge, foresight and ability to interface with vendors of all ability & quality. Our exhibitors & shoppers will appreciate the extra touches we add to every event.

EVERY WEEK WE KEEP YOU INFORMED...

Once you sign up on our website you'll find out about new show information every day. On MONDAY we send out a list of all the upcoming event DEADLINES. This way you'll be reminded in plenty of time to sign up! On THURSDAY we send out a list of all the new events we've added to the online directory. EACH EVENT HAS A DIRECT LINK right to our online listing so you don't waste time searching!

We usually update over 100 events every week! There is simply no reason to participate or attend a show you that doesn't suit your needs!

Whether you're idea of the perfect event is a high end fine art show... or a local church craft fair... the chances are good you'll find exactly what you need right in our online directory.

And while the directory is a great way to find those perfect events... sometimes you'll want to know more... or maybe you just don't need that much information. So to help you out, we also send out information about specific shows in much greater detail.

If you sign up on our email list you can choose the areas in which you'll want to find events!

 

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