Fairhope Arts & Crafts Festival Adds Activities for Little Artists

Fairhope, AL – March 1, 2008 - - The Fairhope Arts and Crafts Festival, an Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce event, will offer The Children’s Art Village once again this year, sponsored and created by The Colony at The Grand. The Children’s Art Village will provide creative projects where children can express their budding talents and styles. Developer of The Colony at the Grand Jason Tickle says, “Family is at the heart of this small community. It seems only natural to provide activities that little artists can enjoy and participate in.”

The Children’s Art Village will provide activities for children Friday, Saturday and Sunday during festival hours. Activities include making bird feeders using pine cones, peanut butter and bird seed, creating colorful sun visors and making necklaces. Admission to The Children’s Art Village is free.

The Arts & Crafts Festival is one of the most popular in the nation for collectors, art enthusiasts, innovative artisans. The festival, an Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce event, will encompass activities for all of the art lovers in the family.

For more information call the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce at 621-8222 or visit the web site at www.eschamber.com/artscrafts.