Friday, August 22, 2008

34th Annual Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts

The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce will host the 34th Annual Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts this year, from November 14th-16th. Anticipated to be the town’s largest attended event to date, the Chamber of Commerce will welcome 500 artists from around the nation, luring serious and speculative art buyers & fair goers to the town’s Avenue of the Fountains.

For three days, Fountain Hills will pulse with visitors perusing original art and crafts and enjoying live music and great food. Artists will be on-hand to discuss their work and influences, and art is available for purchase.

Each day, the festival runs from 10 am to 5 pm. Native American band Brule and mellow, Mediterranean musicians, the Sahnas Brothers, will play from two entertainment stages.

Admission and parking are free. Parking is readily available. Handicap accessible. For more information, visit fountainhillschamber.com or call (480) 837-1654.

The Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts is proudly sponsored by the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, and is an ideal spot for holiday shopping.

“Every year, we see even more interest in the festival,” said Sharon Morgan, Events Producer for the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce. “We have incredible artists this year that represent every art medium; painters, sculptors, photographers and craft makers who create gorgeous and unusual crafts. It’s also a beautiful time of year to visit Fountain Hills.”

Fountain Hills boasts scenic views and a quant, small-town appeal. It is also home to some of the valley’s most interesting and architecturally-appealing high-end homes.

“Fountain Hills has a lot to offer,” said Morgan. “People who come here for the festival will have a great time beginning or adding to their original art collections, and, while they are here, they can view one of the tallest fountains in the world, take in the scenic drive on Palisades Boulevard and enjoy the one-of-a-kind homes that exist in our community. It’s an eclectic and elegant mix of small town and big-city influence, and it’s one destination in Arizona that is close enough to be convenient and far enough away to be original.”