Alabama Craft Shows

Neaca Christmas Craft Show
12/03 to 12/05 2010
Von Braun Civic Center - Huntsville, AL
Promoter: North East Alabama Craftsmen Association
Show Dir: Teri Bennett
Ph:(256) 859‑0511
Online: crumwllm@ardmore.net Website:neaca.org
Attendance: 24,000
Exhibitors: 220 Juried Exhib. Fee:$210
Deadline: Art & Craft:10/15/2010

Mardi Gras Fest
02/12 - 02/13 2010
Blackburn Park - Bay Minette, AL
Promoter: Bay Minette Civic Club, Inc.
Show Dir: Greg Mais
Ph:(251) 463‑1909
Online: gregmais@peoplepc.com Website:bmcivicclub.com/Mardi‑Gras‑Fest.html
Activities: mardi gras parade, carnival
Attendance: Food Booths: Food Fee:$200
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee:$75, $100 W/electric

Heritage Arts Festival
02/27 - 02/27 2010
Courthouse Square - Monroeville, AL
Promoter: Heritage Arts Museum
Show Dir: Carolyn Lee
Ph:(251) 575‑3754
Online: mchm@frontiernet.net Website:tokillamockingbird.com
Attendance: undisclosed Food Booths:10 Food Fee:$25+
Exhibitors: 40 Juried: Exhib. Fee:$25+
Deadline: Art & Craft:02/15/2010 02/15/2010

George Lindsey UNA Film Festival
03/04 - 03/07 2010
Univ of North Alabama - Florence, AL
Promoter: University of North Alabama
Show Dir: David Shields/Cynthia Burkhead
Ph:(256) 765‑4592
Online: lindseyfilmfest@una.edu Website:lindseyfilmfest.com
Attendance: 3,500
Exhibitors: Juried 7,500 Exhib. Fee:Contact

Cottontail's Village Arts and Crafts Show
03/05 - 03/07 2010
Birmingham‑Jefferson Convention Ctr - Birmingham, AL
Promoter: Christmas Village Festival, Inc.
Show Dir: Wendy Melvin
Ph:(205) 836‑7178
Online: cvfest@aol.com Website:christmasvillagefestival.com
Activities: demonstrations
Attendance: 23,000
Exhibitors: 500 Juried Exhib. Fee:$325

Birmingham Home and Garden Show
03/11 - 03/14 2010
Birmingham‑Jefferson Convention Center - Birmingham, AL
Promoter: Expo Alabama
Show Dir: Don Waterman
Ph:(800) 226‑3976
Online: sales@homeandgardenshow.tv Website:homeandgardenshow.tv
Activities: home improvement & gardening seminars
Attendance: 48,000
Exhibitors: 600 Exhib. Fee:$8.75 per square foot
Deadline: Art & Craft:03/01/2010

Neaca Spring Craft Show
03/19 - 03/21 2010
Von Braun Civic Center - Huntsville, AL
Promoter: North East Alabama Craftsmen Association
Show Dir: Mike Petitti
Ph:(256) 883‑2199
Online: crumwllm@ardmore.net Website:neaca.org
Attendance: 24,000 Food Booths:local
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee:$210
Deadline: Art & Craft:02/01/2010

Arts and Crafts Festival in Fairhope
03/19 - 03/21 2010
Downtown - Fairhope, AL
Promoter: Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Chamber Office
Ph:(251) 621‑8222
Online: office@eschamber.com Website:eschamber.com
Activities: food court. live entertainment.
Attendance: 200,000 Food Booths: Food Fee:Varies
Exhibitors: 238 Juried 15,000 Exhib. Fee:$200+ after deadline
Deadline: Art & Craft:10/10/2009

Fairhope Outdoor Art Show
03/19 - 03/21 2010
Downtown - Fairhope, AL
Promoter: Eastern Shore Art Center
Show Dir: Art Center
Ph:(251) 928‑2228
Online: esac@esartcenter.com Website:esartcenter.com

Attendance: 225,000 Food Booths:4 Food Fee:$300 per location
Exhibitors: 150 Juried 10,000 Exhib. Fee:$250
Deadline: Art & Craft:11/15/2009 11/15/2009

Festival of Flowers
03/25 - 03/28 2010
Providence Hospital campus - Mobile, AL
Promoter: Providence Foundation
Show Dir: Helen Childers
Ph:(251) 639‑2050
Online: coneill@providencehospital.org Website:festivalofflowers.com
Activities:
Attendance: 15,000
Exhibitors: 56 Exhib. Fee:$450‑$1,200
Deadline: Art & Craft:12/05/2009

Arts Alive
04/09 - 04/11 2010
318 Dauphin Street - Mobile, AL
Promoter: Arts Alive Downtown Mobile
Show Dir: David Calametti
Ph:(251) 694‑0457
Online: davidcalametti@bellsouth.net Website:artsalivemobile.com
Activities: dance, theater, storytellers, hands on activities
Attendance: 12,000 Food Booths:8 Food Fee:$200
Exhibitors: 60 Juried 500 Exhib. Fee:$100
Deadline: Art & Craft:03/28/2010

Pioneer Day Festival
04/10 - 04/11 2010
Pioneer Shopping Village & Flea Market - Troy, AL
Promoter: Pioneer Shopping Village & Flea Market
Show Dir: Gv Griffin
Ph:(334) 566‑2830
Online: pioneervllg@aol.com Website:pioneershoppingvillage.com
Attendance: 1,500 Food Booths:local
Exhibitors: unlm. Juried: Exhib. Fee:$20
Deadline: Art & Craft:04/05/2010 Music:04/05/2010 Food:04/05/2010

Baldwin County Strawberry Festival
04/10 - 04/11 2010
Loxley Municipal Park - Loxley, AL
Promoter:
Show Dir: Jeanine Stewart
Ph:(251) 550‑2003
Online: jeanines18@aol.com Website:baldwincountystrawberryfestival.org
Activities: classic car show, carnival, & antique tractor show
Attendance: 80,000 Food Booths:12 Food Fee:$350
Exhibitors: 160 Exhib. Fee:$100 & $125
Deadline: Art & Craft:03/15/2010 Music:01/15/2010 Food:03/15/2010

Bloomin' Festival Arts and Crafts Fair
04/17 - 04/18 2010
Saint Bernard Prep School Grounds - Cullman, AL
Promoter: Saint Bernard Preparatory School
Show Dir: Joyce Nix
Ph:(256) 739‑6682
Online: jnix@stbernardprep.com Website:bloominfestival.com
Activities: special kids' area, prize giveaways
Attendance: 15,000 Food Booths:Local
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee:$150+
Deadline: Art & Craft:12/31/2009 Music:03/01/2010 Food:

Guntersville Art on the Lake
04/17 - 04/18 2010
Guntersville Rec Center - Guntersville, AL
Promoter: Twenty‑First Century Club
Show Dir: Eloise Patton
Ph:(256) 582‑4378
Online: peloise9@aol.com Website:artonthelake‑guntersville.com
Activities: games, demonstrations, kids' area, local music, dance
Attendance: 3,500 Food Booths:4 Food Fee:$60
Exhibitors: 125 Juried 3,000 Exhib. Fee:$60
Deadline: Art & Craft:04/01/2010 Music:04/01/2010 Food:04/01/2010

Great American Bluegrass Festival
04/22 - 04/25 2010
National Peanut Festival - Dothan, AL
Promoter:
Show Dir: Travis Perry
Ph:(334) 618‑2061
Online: tperry9697@aol.com Website:greatamericanbluegrassfestival.com
Activities: workshops
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths:5 Food Fee:$125
Exhibitors: na Juried: Exhib. Fee:na
Deadline: Art & Craft: 04/10/2010

Magic City Art Connection
04/23 - 04/25 2010
Linn Park - Birmingham, AL
Promoter: Operation New Birmingham
Show Dir: Eileen Kunzman
Ph:(205) 595‑6306
Online: findart@bham.rr.com Website:magiccityart.com
Activities: children's art connection
Attendance: 25,000 Food Booths: Food Fee:$350‑$500
Exhibitors: 200 Juried 15,000 Exhib. Fee:$125‑$225
Deadline: Art & Craft:10/01/2009 10/01/2009

Auburn Cityfest
04/24 - 04/24 2010
Kiesel Park - Auburn, AL
Promoter: City of Auburn
Show Dir: Sara Hand
Ph:(334) 501‑2963
Online: shand@auburnalabama.org Website:auburncityfest.com
Activities: kids' area, games, inflatables, demonstrations
Attendance: 35,000 Food Booths:15 Food Fee:$85
Exhibitors: 100+ Juried 500+ Exhib. Fee:$80 12x12', $30 add'l 12x12'
Deadline: Art & Craft:04/05/2010 03/15/2010

Troyfest
04/24 - 04/25 2010
Downtown Square - Troy, AL
Promoter: Pike County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Stephanie Baker
Ph:(334) 674‑2455
Online: troyfest@troycable.net Website:troyfest.com
Activities: kids' imagination area, student art exhibit, demonstration & workshops
Attendance: 10,000 Food Booths:10 Food Fee:$150
Exhibitors: 125 Juried 2,500 Exhib. Fee:$100
Deadline: Art & Craft:03/01/2010 Music:02/01/2010 Food:03/01/2010

Whistlestop Festival
04/30 - 05/01 2010
Historic Huntsville Depot - Huntsville, AL
Promoter: Alabama Constitution Village Foundation
Show Dir: Dorothy Havens
Ph:(256) 564‑8116
Online: ashley.carr@hsvcity.com Website:TheWhistleStopFestival.com
Activities: bbq cook‑off competition, children's activities, food vendors, local entertainment, etc.
Attendance: 30,000 Food Booths:8 Food Fee:$600‑$1,000
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee:no exhibitor booths

Flimp Festival
05/01 - 05/01 2010
Wynton M. Blount Cultural Park - Montgomery, AL
Promoter: Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts
Show Dir: Event Contact
Ph:(334) 240‑4333
Online: museuminfo@mmfa.org Website:mmfa.org
Activities: art activities, children's activities
Attendance: 3,000 Food Booths: Food Fee:Contact
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee:Contact

Homespun Arts and Crafts Show
05/07 - 05/08 2010
Athens Bible School Campus - Athens, AL
Promoter: Athens Bible School
Show Dir: Gayle Hagewood
Ph:(256) 232‑3525
Online: gayle.hagewood@athensbibleschool.org Website:athensbibleschool.org
Activities: children's train, moonbounce
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths:10 Food Fee:15%
Exhibitors: 80 Juried Exhib. Fee:$50
Deadline: Art & Craft:02/28/2010 02/28/2010

Dog Daze Festival
05/07 - 05/08 2010
Trussville Mall (Park) - Trussville, AL
Promoter: Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Diane Poole
Ph:(205) 655‑7535
Online: info@trussvillechamber.com Website:trussvillechamber.com
Activities: large fenced in children's area with rides and amusements and wood working shops
Attendance: 4,500 Food Booths:10‑15 Food Fee:$200‑$250
Exhibitors: 125 Exhib. Fee:$75‑$150
Deadline: Art & Craft:05/03/2010 05/03/2010

Ahava Springs Bluegrass Gospel Festival
05/07 - 05/08 2010
1040 Sumatnaga Road - Gallant, AL
Promoter: David Carrell
Show Dir: David Carrell
Ph:(256) 538‑2602
Online: david.carrell@bbvacompass.com Website:ahavasprings.com
Food Booths:1
Exhibitors: 10 Exhib. Fee:$0
Deadline: Art & Craft:04/04/2010 04/04/2010

Homestead Hollow's Spring Festival
05/07 - 05/09 2010
Homestead Hollow Grounds - Springville, AL
Promoter: Homestead Hollow Enterprises
Show Dir: Terri Goforth
Ph:(205) 467‑2002
Online: terri@homesteadhollow.com Website:homesteadhollow.com
Activities: wagon rides, kids' playground, old‑time skill demonstrations
Attendance: 6,000 Food Booths:20 Food Fee:$285+15%
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee:$150+
Deadline: Art & Craft:04/16/2010 01/31/2010

Foley Art in the Park
05/08 - 05/09 2010
John B. Foley Park - Foley, AL
Promoter: Foley Performing Arts Association
Show Dir: Linda Koniar
Ph:(251) 943‑4381
Online: foleypaa@gmail.com Website:foleyartcenter.com
Activities: church service on sun morn
Attendance: 20,000 Food Booths:9 Food Fee:$110
Exhibitors: 125 Juried 2,200 Exhib. Fee:$110
Deadline: Art & Craft:02/01/2010 Music:03/01/2010 Food:02/01/2010

Gulf Coast Zydeco Music and Crawfish Festival
05/14 - 05/16 2010
Daphne Civic Center Complex - Daphne, AL
Promoter: City of Daphne, Daphne Civic Center
Show Dir: Deni Biggs
Ph:(251) 626‑5300
Online: lharrison813@bellsouth.net Website:gulfcoastzydecomusicfestival.com
Attendance: 15,000 Food Booths: Food Fee:$250
Exhibitors: 20 Exhib. Fee:$150
Deadline: Art & Craft:03/31/2010 Music:03/31/2010 Food:03/31/2010

Uriah Cotton Patch Festival
05/15 - 05/15 2010
Town Triangle - Uriah, AL
Promoter: Uriah Arts Council
Show Dir: Patricia Powell‑McCullers
Ph:(251) 862‑2279
Online: pattymac823@yahoo.com Website:
Activities: antique farm equipment exhibit
Attendance: 500 Food Booths:6 Food Fee:$25
Exhibitors: 75 25‑$100 Exhib. Fee:$25, $5 electric
Deadline: Art & Craft:05/10/2010 05/01/2010

Arts Alive Festival
05/15 - 05/16 2010
Wilson Park - Florence, AL
Promoter: Kennedy‑Douglass Center For the Arts
Show Dir: Mhairi Frank
Ph:(256) 766‑1445
Online: mhairifrank@bellsouth.net Website:artsalivealabama.com
Activities: childrens activities
Attendance: 9,000 Food Booths:5 Food Fee:$260
Exhibitors: 90 Juried 6,400 Exhib. Fee:$100 (includes jury fee)
Deadline: Art & Craft:03/05/2010 03/05/2010

Birmingham Art Fair at The Summit
05/15 - 05/16 2010
The Summit - Birmingham, AL
Promoter: Howard Alan Events, Ltd.
Show Dir: Howard Alan
Ph:(954) 472‑3755
Online: info@artfestival.com Website:artfestival.com
Attendance: 45,000
Exhibitors: Juried Exhib. Fee:Contact

Jubilee Cityfest
05/23 - 05/31 2010
by Alabama River - Montgomery, AL
Promoter: Jubilee Cityfest, Inc.
Show Dir: Marianne McLeod
Ph:(334) 834‑7220
Online: cityfest@jubileecityfest.org Website:jubileecityfest.org
Activities: kidsfest, artfest, run, inflatable rides, riverboat rides
Attendance: 30,000 Food Booths:15 Food Fee:Contact
Exhibitors: 30 Exhib. Fee:$125‑$1,500
Deadline: Art & Craft:04/15/2010 05/01/2010

Brewer High Spring Festival
05/ - 05/ 2010
Brewer High School - Somerville, AL
Promoter: Brewer High School
Show Dir: Julie Thrasher
Ph:(256) 778‑8634
Online: jcthrasher@morgank12.org Website:
Activities: contests, games, special events, kids' area,
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths:16 Food Fee:$100
Exhibitors: 5 Juried Exhib. Fee:$50
Deadline: Art & Craft:04/05/2010 Music:04/05/2009 Food:04/05/2010

Foggy Hollow Bluegrass Gatherin'
06/04 - 06/05 2010
Foggy Hollow Farm - Wellington, AL
Promoter: Tazz Productions, Inc.
Show Dir: Glen & David
Ph:(256) 492‑3700
Online: glen@gwagency.com Website:foggyhollow.com
Attendance: 2,500 Food Booths: Food Fee:15% Plus Tix

Gadsden Riverfest
06/11 - 06/12 2010
Highway 411 and Moragne Park - Gadsden, AL
Promoter: The Chamber, Gadsden & Etowah County
Show Dir: Kerri Griffin
Ph:(256) 543‑3472
Online: kerri@gadsdenchamber.com Website:gadsdenriverfest.com
Activities: children's area, rides & attractions
Attendance: 50,000 Food Booths:35 Food Fee:$850
Exhibitors: 25 Exhib. Fee:$175 (+)
Deadline: Art & Craft:05/01/2010 05/01/2010

Down Home Psaltery and Hammered Dulcimer Festival
06/11 - 06/12 2010
Tannehill Ironworks State Park - Mccalla, AL
Show Dir: Paulette Lucas
Ph:(205) 424‑6970
Online: d_plucas@bellsouth.net Website:davespsaltery.com
Activities: juried psaltery competition, workshops
Attendance: 500

Gulf Coast Hot Air Balloon Festival
06/18 - 06/20 2010
Foley Soccer Complex, Hwy 98 West - Foley, AL
Promoter: South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Kristin Roberson
Ph:(251) 943‑5590
Online: kristin@southbaldwinchamber.com Website:gulfcoaslloonfestival.com
Activities: frisbee dog show, motorcycle poker run, 60 ft. kites
Attendance: 80,000 Food Booths:12 Food Fee:$225 + $50 for elect.
Exhibitors: 60 Juried Exhib. Fee:$150+20%
Deadline: Art & Craft:05/03/2010 04/02/2010

Juneteenth Heritage Festival ‑ Canceled For 2009
06/19 - 06/19 2010
Zinn Park, W. 14th Street - Anniston, AL
Promoter: Juneteenth Heritage Board of Anniston, AL
Show Dir: Ruby Evans/Ali Shabazz
Ph:(256) 820‑5631
Online: juneteenthfestival@mail.com Website:juneteenthanniston.homestead.com
Activities: high school step competition, kids' games/activities
Attendance: 5,000 Food Booths:15 Food Fee:$200
Exhibitors: Open Exhib. Fee:$40 ‑ 10x10' space
Deadline: Art & Craft:06/13/2010 Music:05/01/2010 Food:06/09/2010

Alabama Blueberry Festival
06/19 - 06/19 2010
Burnt Corn Creek Park - Brewton, AL
Promoter: Greater Brewton Area Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Judy Crane
Ph:(251) 867‑3224
Online: jcrane@brewtonchamber.com Website:alabamablueberryfestival.com
Attendance: 15,000 Food Booths:4 Food Fee:20%
Exhibitors: 100 Juried Exhib. Fee:$85 w/o elec, $95 w/elec
Deadline: Art & Craft:06/10/2010 Music:06/01/2010 Food:05/01/2010

Liberty Day Celebration
06/26 - 06/26 2010
Main Street - Columbiana, AL
Promoter: City of Columbiana
Show Dir: Gina Antolini
Ph:(205) 669‑5800
Online: billingclerk@cityofcolumbiana.com Website:cityofcolumbiana.com
Activities: parade, antique cars, games, children's activities
Attendance: 2,000 Food Booths:30 Food Fee:$65
Exhibitors: 200 Exhib. Fee:$55
Deadline: Art & Craft:06/04/2010 Music:06/04/2010 Food:06/04/2010

Helen Keller Festival of the Arts
06/26 - 06/27 2010
Big Spring Park - Tuscumbia, AL
Promoter: Tennessee Valley Art Association
Show Dir: Jim Berryman
Ph:(256) 383‑0533
Online: tvaa@comcast.net Website:tvaa.net
Activities: miracle worker play, gallery exhibitions, parade, 5k run, children's art & ed. activities
Attendance: 20,000
Exhibitors: 100 Juried 5,000+ Exhib. Fee:$100/ $125
Deadline: Art & Craft:05/15/2010

Watermelon Festival
07/10 - 07/11 2010
Pioneer Shopping Village & Flea Market - Troy, AL
Promoter: Pioneer Shopping Village & Flea Market
Show Dir: Gv Griffin
Ph:(334) 566‑2830
Online: pioneervllg@aol.com Website:pioneershoppingvillage.com
Activities: watermelon eating contest, watermelon seed spitting contest, hay rides, games ,& more
Attendance: 2,000 Food Fee:$200
Exhibitors: 45 Exhib. Fee:$20
Deadline: Art & Craft:07/05/2010 06/20/2010

Southside City Festival
07/17 - 07/17 2010
School Drive - Southside, AL
Promoter: City of Southside
Show Dir: Pam Brasher
Ph:(256) 442‑9775
Online: pambrasher@cityofsouthside.com Website:cityofsouthside.com
Activities: children's activites, fireworks display, national and local bands
Attendance: 7,000 Food Booths: Food Fee:$80
Exhibitors: 100 Exhib. Fee:$60
Deadline: Art & Craft:07/01/2010 Music:07/01/2010 Food:07/01/2010

Alabama Butterbean Festival
09/03 - 09/04 2010
Main Street - Pinson, AL
Promoter: Palmerdale Homestead Community Center
Show Dir: Phil Sims
Ph:(877) 691‑6088
Online: phil.sims@gmail.com Website:butterbeanfestival.com
Activities: cornbread cook‑off, butterbean recipe contest
Attendance: 8,000 Food Booths:10 Food Fee:$300
Exhibitors: 220 Exhib. Fee:$50
Deadline: Art & Craft:04/01/2010 Music:05/01/2010 Food:04/01/2010

Neaca Fall Craft Show
09/17 - 09/19 2010
Von Braun Civic Center - Huntsville, AL
Promoter: North East Alabama Craftsmen Association
Show Dir: Elizabeth Crum
Ph:(256) 423‑4312
Online: crumwllm@ardmore.net Website:neaca.org
Attendance: 27,000
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee:$210
Deadline: Art & Craft:08/01/2010 04

Jubilee Arts and Crafts Festival
09/25 - 09/26 2010
Main Street - Daphne, AL
Promoter: Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Jay Hasting
Ph:(251) 621‑8222
Online: office@eschamber.com Website:eschamber.com
Activities: kids' art in the park
Attendance: 34,000 Food Booths:
Exhibitors: 130 Juried 4,400 total Exhib. Fee:$100
Deadline: Art & Craft:06/01/2010

Homestead Hollow Harvest Festival
10/01 to 10/03 2010
Homestead Hollow Grounds - Springville, AL
Promoter: Homestead Hollow Enterprises
Show Dir: Terri Goforth
Ph:(205) 467‑2002
Online: terri@homesteadhollow.com Website:homesteadhollow.com
Activities: wagon rides, kids' playground, old‑time skill demos
Attendance: 22,000 Food Booths:20 Food Fee:$250+15%
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee:$150+
Deadline: Art & Craft:09/10/2010 Music:08/01/2010 Food:01/31/

Peanut Festival
10/09 to 10/10 2010
Pioneer Shopping Village - Troy, AL
Promoter: Pioneer Shopping Village & Flea Market
Show Dir: Gv Griffin
Ph:(334) 566‑2830
Online: pioneervllg@aol.com Website:pioneershoppingvillage.com
Attendance: 1,000 Food Booths:1 Food Fee:local
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee:$20
Deadline: Art & Craft:10/05/2010 Music:10/05/2010 Food:10/05/2010

Homestead Hollow Christmas in the Country
11/05 to 11/07 2010
Homestead Hollow Grounds - Springville, AL
Promoter: Homestead Hollow Enterprises
Show Dir: Terri Goforth
Ph:(205) 467‑2002
Online: terri@homesteadhollow.com Website:homesteadhollow.com
Activities: wagon rides, kids' playground, old‑time skill demos
Attendance: 18,000 Food Booths:20 Food Fee:$250+15%
Exhibitors: 150 Juried Exhib. Fee:$150+
Deadline: Art & Craft:10/23/2009 01/31/2010