58th ANNUAL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN FAIRHOPE Cash Prizes Awarded to Artists and Craftsmen

A panel of highly respected and talented judges have been invited to pick the best of the best in the 58th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival in Fairhope. The Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce event takes place March 19, 20, and 21, 2010. Seventy awards are to be presented at this year’s event.

• The Categories for the awards include:
• Best of Show Over All
• Chairman’s Award
• Chamber’s Award
• Nine Awards of Distinction
• Jury Award
• Eastern Shore Art Center Award of Excellence
• Alabama Bureau of Tourism Award
• Five Merit Awards
• More than 50 Patron Awards
• Total cash value: $14,500


The judges will have a tremendous challenge facing them at this year’s festival. More than 200 of the most talented artists and craftsmen in the U.S. will exhibit their works. The awards will be presented during the Exhibitor’s Dinner on Friday evening.

For more information call the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at 621-8222.