Madeira Beach Craft Festival Returns Thanksgiving Weekend

Madeira Beach Fall Craft Festival Offers Holiday Shoppers Alternative to Crowded Malls Thanksgiving Weekend

WHAT: 3rd Annual Madeira Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival

WHEN: November 29 – 30, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

WHERE: Madeira Way between Gulf Blvd & 150th Ave

Navigational Address: 15103 Madeira Way, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

WHY: To Support the Arts and Local Economy

ADMISSION: Free and open to the public

WEBSITE: www.artfestival.com

CONTACT INFORMATION: info@artfestival.com or 561-746-6615

The Madeira Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival returns November 29 – 30, 2014 in time for art enthusiasts to jump-start their holiday shopping. This two-day event showcases the work of more than 100 of the finest crafters in the country offering an eclectic array of original artwork, handmade crafts, functional art and unique holiday gifts priced to suit all budgets. A Green Market will offer festival patrons a broad selection of exotic plants, as well as dips and other gourmet items. Admission is free and open to the public.

In order to ensure a superior event with quality affordable original crafts, all of the local and national crafters have been hand-selected from hundreds of applicants by American Craft Endeavors, the largest producer of craft fairs throughout the country.

Festival At-A-Glance

· 3rd Annual Madeira Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival

· November 29 – 30, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

· Madeira Way between Gulf Blvd & 150th Ave

· Juried outdoor craft showcase

· Original crafts - Handmade in America

· Unique and affordable gift items

· Alternative to crowded mall shopping

· Prices set to suit all budgets - ranging from as little as $3 to $3,000

· Crafters hand-selected from hundreds of applicants

· All crafters on site for duration of festival

· Green Market offering exotic plants and orchids, body products and gourmet spices, jams, dips and spreads

· 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

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 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 3rd Annual Madeira Beach Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival and other American Craft Endeavors craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.