GREATER AFTON AREA, NEW YORK USA
Celebrating Artisans!
Remember what it used to be like, strolling Main Street in the Village... Meeting artisans, celebrating their diverse talents, creating fond memories with your family and friends, and taking home cherished treasures and joys from the event?
The Commerce is bringing back the 2-day Afton Arts & Crafts Festival, restoring it to its decade’s old roots! Being held August 20-21, artisans of all genres are being invited to participate! Lining the sidewalks with everything from paintings, ceramics photography, quilts and woodcarvings, to theatrical performing artists and musicians. https://aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com
MEET & GREET ART EXHIBIT with ERNESTINE BUCKING
The Afton Art Show was started 50 years ago, founded by Austrian artist, Ernestine Bucking, internationally renown for her "Romantic Realism" paintings. We have invited her to return and be celebrated! Students, art collectors and fans alike.... will want to attend a lightly catered open house style Meet & Greet event, Saturday, August 20, 3:00-6:00pm at The River Club Restaurant in Afton. Tickets are available now for only $15.
https://bit.ly/ErnestineBuckingTicket
BE A VENDOR! DEMONSTRATE YOUR CRAFT!
Sell your hand-crafted or home-grown items! Indicate if you will be doing DEMONSTRATIONS of your craft, too! Rent a 10' x 10’ booth. Apply before August 6 to be placed on a printed program and map. Fee of $75 for the 2 days helps to cover expenses of advertising, marketing and printing for this large event. https://aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com/vendors
JUDGED ART CONTEST:
At the Southern Tier Art Contest in the newly opened Hub on Main Street, YOU get to vote for The People’s Choice Awards for painting and photography! Contest submissions for PAINTINGS and PHOTOGRAPHY are open July 13 to August 3, for ages 18 and older, 16" x 20" maximum size (horz/vert)(not including matting and frame), and must have been completed in the past 3 years. Submit up to 2 entries for only $15. Awards will be given for Best in each Category, and Best in Show. Prizes donated by BLICK Art Materials, https://www.dickblick.com
and GOLDEN Paint Colors, https://www.goldenpaints.com
https://aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com/judged-art-contest/
STUDENT ART SHOW:
All Greater Afton Area/Home School Students up to Grade 12 are encouraged to showcase their schoolwork and hobbies. Submit your displayable art (including clay projects, paintings, photographs, colored pencil, pen-and-ink sketches, paper Mache, etc.). Submissions are due between August 15-19: Mon-Tues-Fri 9am-2pm, or Wed. 8am-1pm, at the First Baptist Church, 30 Caswell St., Afton, in the Church Office. Teacher/Parent should TAG each submission on the back or bottom of the item, with: FIRST NAME / LAST INITIAL. For more information on the Showcase, email: FBC@FBCAfton.org
https://aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com/artisans/childrens-events/
ENJOY ANTIQUE VEHICLES...
The Classics Cruise-In embraces the theme of “looking back at our memories,” with antique cars, tractors, motorcycles and trucks, held at the Afton Fairgrounds and Driving Park, 46 E Main St, Afton, NY 13730. It's FREE to park, show and attend! Plus you could WIN fabulous door prizes! Concessions and music will be available at the Fairgrounds. https://aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com/artisans/cruise-in/
GET GREAT EXPOSURE AS A FESTIVAL SPONSOR!
Palette Gem Sponsorships are: Diamond $2,500; Ruby $1,000; Emerald $500; Topaz $250; and Amethyst $100. Each includes Chamber membership! Every donation is welcome and greatly appreciated!
https://aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com/sponsors/
SING AND DANCE TO LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
Each day hosts three different musicians/singers and two DJs!
Plus.... enjoy magicians, jugglers, balloon artists, face painters ... and the Tri-Town Theatre actors!
https://aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com/events/music/
EAT, DRINK & BE MERRY!
Food vendors will be in the Village and at the Fairgrounds.
https://aftonartsandcraftsfestival.com/vendors/
PARK FOR FREE.... ATTEND FOR FREE!
There will be plenty of FREE open parking at the Afton Fairgrounds, where the Classics Cruise-In will be!
Park at the Afton Fairgrounds and Driving Park, 46 E Main St, Afton, NY 13730.
Exit I-88 at Afton exit #7, toward ROUTE 41. Turn left at ROUTE 41 / E. MAIN STREET. Turn Left at EVELYN AVENUE, into the Driving Park.
A FREE van shuttle and school bus Festival Express will be provided from the Fairgrounds to the Village and back again, all day long.
MAKE A DONATION! Thank you! Every amount supports the arts and this specific Festival!
The Mission of the Festival has always been to draw families and visitors to the sidewalks of Afton for appreciation, education and participation in the Arts. There's something for everyone!
Our custom themed LOGO artwork credits to Afton residents:
Design Concept: Sheryl Roush
Palette Art original hand sketch: Christopher Lloyd Wright
Digital Art: Karl Fritz
Note: This Festival is hosted by the Chamber and is NOT associated in any way with "Afton Sidewalk Days," "Community Yard Sale," nor any "6zero7 "event, or "Local Vendor Connection" promotions. Only Vendors purchasing Booths directly through the Chamber will be included on the Festival program and map, and receive promotion through the Chamber and Festival.
