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Back in Business after Covid:
To check our Annual Festival & Fair schedule in North Carlina, please contact Les Todd at LTodd1000@gmail.com
or call 919-725-3637 USA cell tel.

See you there!

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Catherine Todd & Artisans, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala (left)
International Children's Festival, Hampton VA, Catherine Merrick Todd & John Merrick (right)
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Festivals & Fairs 2019

Here is our schedule for the rest of 2019.

8/25; Latin American Festival; Carrboro, NC; Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm; West Weaver St. between N. Greensboro and Lindsay St. (rain site is Carrboro Farmers Market); organized by El Centro Hispano, this festival features art, crafts, food, and dance from the countries of Latin America

8/31-9/1 ; African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC; Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

http://www.aacfestival.org

 

 9/22; La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

http://www.elpueblo.org/eng/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-2016

 

11/9: Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) space #12 this year

http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/mistletoe-market.html

 

12/7-8; Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC; huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

http://www.sandersonhs.org/holly_days/hollydays.html

 

 


 

Festivals & Fairs 2018

After taking a long break from festivals in the spring and summer we are back for a few shows this fall. Come out and see us!

8/26; Latin American Festival; Carrboro, NC; Sunday 12:30pm – 7:30pm; West Weaver St. between N. Greensboro and Lindsay St. (rain site is Carrboro Farmers Market); organized by El Centro Hispano, this festival features art, crafts, food, and dance from the countries of Latin America; there are activities for the kids and a Zumbathon

 

9/1-2; African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC; Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

http://www.aacfestival.org

 

9/23; La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

http://www.elpueblo.org/eng/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-2016

 

11/10: Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) space #12 this year

http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/mistletoe-market.html

Festivals & Fairs 2017

contact us at AtitlanArts@gmail.com with any questions about our festival schedule

4/1-2/17; Columbia International Festival; SC State Fairgrounds, Columbia, SC; Saturday 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday 12:00 noon – 6:00pm; Cantey Building, 1200 Rosewood Drive; a full schedule of dance performances and other cultural presentations; food from around the world; a great selection of international crafts; South Carolina’s largest international festival http://cifonline.org/

 

4/7/17; Multicultural Fair; UNC Hospital; Chapel Hill, NC; Friday 10:00am – 2:00pm in the UNC Hospital lobby; Manning Drive, Chapel Hill; dancing, music, and crafts from around the world; many unique gifts; easy parking in decks across the street; rescheduled from normal date in the fall

 

4/8-9/17; Azalea Festival; downtown Wilmington, NC; I’ll be set up at 119 South Water Street; next to the George Restaurant and Cape Fear Riverboats; 9:00am – 5:00pm on Saturday; 10:00am – 4:00pm on Sunday; huge festival with music, crafts, a parade, and many other events  http://www.ncazaleafestival.org/

 

 4/14/17; Springternational at Duke University; noon – 5:00pm; on the main quad of Duke’s campus in Durham, NC; this event is sponsored by the International Association and highlights the diversity of Duke’s student body; the afternoon features food, dancing, and singing from around the world; public parking is available in the Bryan Student Center parking deck; rain date is Friday, 4/21

 

4/22/17; Dogwood Festival in Mebane, NC; 9:00am – 5:00pm for crafts; street fair in downtown Mebane; lots of music on multiple stages; food and craft vendors of all types; a large kid zone with rides and activities; car show http://www.mbamebane.com/dogwood-festival/schedule/

 

 5/5-6/17 UPDATE: I will not be able to participate in Spring Folly this year. I hope to return in 2018.

Kernersville Spring Folly; downtown street fair in Kernersville, NC; Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm for craft and commercial vendors; this festival features many musical performers, a large carnival area, antique car show, music, food, and crafts; we will be in the commercial vendor section along Mountain Street  http://www.kernersvillespringfolly.com

 

 

5/26-28/17– Iris Festival in Sumter, SC; Swan Lake Gardens, 822 West Liberty Street; Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm; this show features food, music, and lots of arts and crafts in a beautiful setting; lots of activities for the kids; plant sale as well; we will be in the Arts and Crafts section of the festival    http://www.sumtersc.gov/iris-festival

 

 

6/17/17; Rivahfest! Tappahannock, VA – 10:00am – 5:00pm – huge downtown food and craft festival; lots of crafts, plenty of local seafood, wine-tasting, a farmers market, and even a rubber duck race. http://www.rivahfest.com

 

6/24/17; Olden Days, Smithfield, VA – 10:00am – 4:00 pm – downtown street fair in historic Smithfield; music, vintage automobiles, a kids bike and pet parade, and a homemade raft race on the river.   http://www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/smithfield-olden-days-festival.html

 

6/30 – 7/1/17; Croaker Festival, Oriental, NC – Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 9:00pm; music, crafts, and food in beautiful Lou-Mac Park on the Neuse River; Parade on Saturday morning features many creative local floats and displays; fireworks over the river on Saturday night. http://www.croakerfestival.org

 

8/27; International Festival Block Party; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 3:00pm – 10:00pm; City Plaza, downtown Raleigh; giant street party highlights International dance, music, food, and crafts; this is a preview for the larger International Festival that will be held in October; plenty of fun for kids and adults

https://www.internationalfocusnc.org/block-party.html

 

9/2-3; African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC; Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

http://www.aacfestival.org

 

9/24; La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

http://www.elpueblo.org/eng/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-2016

 

10/20-22; International Festival; Raleigh, NC; Friday 10:00am – 10:00pm; Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm; Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm; Raleigh Convention Center in downtown Raleigh; incredible event highlights food, crafts, and dance from around the world; includes cooking demonstrations and cultural displays with presenters in traditional dress; great way for kids to see the world

http://www.internationalfocusnc.org/festival

 

11/11 Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) space #12 this year

http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/mistletoe-market.html

 

11/25 Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC ; Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Wrightsville Beach Park; lots of arts and crafts plus a kids zone; part of the Flotilla Festival in Wrightsville Beach

http://ncholidayflotilla.org/weekend-events/festival-in-the-park

 

12/2-3; Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC; huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

http://www.sandersonhs.org/holly_days/hollydays.html

 

 

 

 

 

Festivals & Fairs 2016

3/14 – St. Patrick’s Festival in Emerald Isle, NC. 9:00am – 6:00pm; Emerald  Plantation Shopping Center on Hwy 58; lots of great music, many craft and food vendors; beer garden; we are in the center courtyard near the Emerald Stage; http://emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com


4/1-2 – Coastal Living Show in Wilmington, NC; sponsored by the Wilmington Woman’s Club; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00pm; Schwartz Center, Cape Fear Community College, 601 N. Front St; we will be in the courtyard just outside the Schwartz Center along with other craft and plant vendors; http://www.wilmingtonwomansclub.com

4/9 – University of Mary Washington Multicultural Fair; Fredericksburg, VA; 10:00am – 5:00pm on the campus; over 50 vendors with international crafts and clothing; food from around the world; student groups sing and dance throughout the day

4/15 – Springternational at Duke University; Noon – 5:00pm; on the main quad of Duke’s campus in Durham, NC; this event is sponsored by the International Association and highlights the diversity of Duke’s student body; the afternoon features food, dancing, and singing from around the world; public parking is available in the Bryan Student Center parking deck; rain date is next Friday (? check to confirm)

4/23 – Dogwood Festival in Mebane, NC; 9:00am – 5:00pm for crafts; street fair in downtown Mebane; lots of music on multiple stages; food and craft vendors of all types; a large kid zone with rides and activities; car show http://www.mbamebane.com/dogwood-festival/schedule/

4/30/15 – Spring Daze, Thomasville, NC ; downtown street fair on East Main Street; 9:00am – 3:00pm; flowers and plants; crafts of all kinds; music, food, and kids’ activities

5/6-7 – Kernersville Spring Folly; downtown street fair in Kernersville, NC; Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm for craft and commercial vendors; this festival features many musical performers, a large carnival area, antique car show, music, food, and crafts; we will be in the commercial vendor section along Mountain Street http://www.kernersvillespringfolly.com

5/27-29– Iris Festival in Sumter, SC; Swan Lake Gardens, 822 West Liberty Street; Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm; this show features food, music, and lots of arts and crafts in a beautiful setting; lots of activities for the kids; plant sale as well; we will be in the Market Place section of the festival

6/18 – Rivahfest! Tappahannock, VA – 10:00am – 5:00pm – huge downtown food and craft festival; lots of crafts, plenty of local seafood, wine-tasting, a farmers market, and even a rubber duck race. http://www.rivahfest.com

6/25 – Olden Days, Smithfield, VA – 10:00am – 4:00 pm – downtown street fair in historic Smithfield; music, vintage automobiles, a kids bike and pet parade, and a homemade raft race on the river. http://www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/smithfield-olden-days-festival.html

7/1-2 – Croaker Festival, Oriental, NC – Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday  8:30 am – 9:00pm; music, crafts, and food in beautiful Lou-Mac Park on the Neuse River; Parade on Saturday morning features many creative local floats and displays; fireworks over the river on Saturday night. http://www.croakerfestival.org

7/9 - Tomato Festival, Hanover, VA – 9:00am – 4:00pm – Pole Green Park at  8996 Pole Green Lane, Mechanicsville, VA. Family oriented festival with rides,  petting zoo, food, and music. Over 200 vendors!  http://www.hanovercounty.gov/Events/Tomato-Festival/Hanover-Tomato-

8/20 - Honeybee Festival; Kernersville, NC; Saturday 10am – 5pm; Fourth of July Park, 702 West Mountain Street; great event for kids with pony rides and other activities; many craft and food vendors including raw honey and honey products; the park has lots of shady spots so you can come on out even if it’s warm! http://kvhoneybee.com

 

8/28 -  Latin American Festival; Carrboro, NC; Sunday 12:30pm – 7:30pm; West Weaver St. between N. Greensboro and Lindsay St. (rain site is Carrboro Farmers Market); organized by El Centro Hispano, this festival features art, crafts, food, and dance from the countries of Latin America; there are activities for the kids and a Zumbathon

 

9/5-6  -  African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC; Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

http://www.aacfestival.org

 

9/10 - Olde Salem Days; Salem, VA; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm; downtown Salem, VA; a sprawling street fair with an emphasis on crafts; over 400 vendors; live music, food, and an antique car show as well; parking with shuttle buses to the festival from the Salem Football Stadium

http://www.oldesalemdays.com

 

9/25 - La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; Sunday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

http://www.elpueblo.org/eng/la-fiesta-del-pueblo-2016

 

10/8-9  -  Mumfest; New Bern, NC; Saturday 9:30am – 6:30pm, Sunday 9:30am – 5:00pm; we will be back on Broad St. between Hancock and Middle Streets near the Fireman’s Museum; huge street festival with music, food, many arts and crafts vendors

https://mumfest.com

 

10/14 - International Festival; Raleigh, NC; Friday 10:00am – 10:00pm; Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm; Sunday 11:00am – 6:00pm; Raleigh Convention Center in downtown Raleigh; incredible event highlights food, crafts, and dance from around the world; includes cooking demonstrations and cultural displays with presenters in traditional dress; great way for kids to see the world

http://www.internationalfocusnc.org/festival

 

10/31 - Hollyfest; Sugg Farm Park, Holly Springs, NC; Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; 2401 Grigsby Avenue in Holly Springs; look for us in the Business Expo section; lots of arts and crafts, pumpkin carving contest, plenty of fun for the kids

http://www.hollyspringsnc.us/356/HollyFest

 

POSTPONED UNTIL SPRING 2017: 11/4 - Multicultural Fair; UNC Hospital; Chapel Hill, NC; Friday 10:00am – 3:00pm in the UNC Hospital lobby; Manning Drive, Chapel Hill; dancing, music, and crafts from around the world; many unique gifts; easy parking in decks across the street

 

11/12 - Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) space #12 this year

http://wakefieldhsptsa.org/mistletoe-market.html

 

11/26 - Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC ; Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm; Wrightsville Beach Park; lots of arts and crafts plus a kids zone; part of the Flotilla Festival in Wrightsville Beach

http://ncholidayflotilla.org/weekend-events/festival-in-the-park

 

12/3-4  -  Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC; huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

http://www.sandersonhs.org/holly_days/hollydays.html

 

12/10/16 - Evening Christmas Market; downtown Smithfield, VA; Sorry, we are unable to attend this festival as vendors this year. http://www.smithfieldfarmersmarket.org

 

12/17/16 - 2nd Annual Old Fashioned Christmas; downtown Taylorsville, NC; Saturday; 10:00am – 9:00pm; craft and food vendor on Main Avenue Drive; ice skating rink; polar express train rides; and more

http://www.alexandercountyonline.com/applefestival/indexChristmas.htm

 

 

More Festivals to be added all the time, all the way through December 2016!
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Some of our Previous Festivals & Fairs

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Festivals & Fairs 2015

Fall Festivals, September – December 2015

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September 2015

 

9/5-6/15 African-American Cultural Festival; Raleigh, NC;  Saturday 11:00am – 10:00pm,Sunday 1:00pm – 10:00pm; Fayetteville Street Plaza, downtown Raleigh; street fair with terrific downhome food, great music, dance performances, a kids’ zone, and more

 

9/12/15  Olde Salem Days; Salem, VA; 9:00am – 5:00pm; downtown Salem, VA; a sprawling street fair with an emphasis on crafts; over 400 vendors; live music, food, and an antique car show as well; parking with shuttle buses to the festival from the Salem Football Stadium

 

9/27/15  La Fiesta del Pueblo; Raleigh, NC; 12:00 noon – 7:00pm; Fayetteville Street, downtown Raleigh; a celebration of Latino culture with great food, music, and dancing

 

October 2015

 

10/3/15   Autumnfest; downtown Southern Pines, NC; 9:00am – 4:00pm;  in Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St; running events, food, music, juggling acts, and a kid zone.

 

10/10-11/15 Mumfest; New Bern, NC; Saturday 9:30am – 6:30pm, Sunday 9:30am – 5:00pm; we will be back on Broad St. between Hancock and Middle Streets near the Fireman’s Museum; huge street festival with music, food, many arts and crafts vendors

 

10/17/15  Apple Fest;  Taylorsville, NC; 9:00 – 5:00; downtown street fair with music, food, and lots of craft vendors

 

10/24/15 Onslow Oktoberfest: Jacksonville, NC; 10:00am – 8:00pm; Riverwalk Park; 421 Court St., downtown Jacksonville; music, food, and crafts; benefits Onslow Community Outreach

 

10/31/15  Hollyfest; Sugg Farm Park, Holly Springs, NC; 10:00am – 4:00pm;  2401 Grigsby Avenue in Holly Springs; look for us in the Business Expo section; lots of arts and crafts, pumpkin carving contest, plenty of fun for the kids

 

November 2015

 

11/6/15  Multicultural Fair; UNC Hospital; Chapel Hill, NC; 10:00am – 3:00pm in the UNC Hospital lobby; Manning Drive, Chapel Hill; dancing, music, and crafts from around the world; many unique gifts; easy parking in decks across the street

 

11/14/15  Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the  Jingle Bell Jazz (commons area) this year

 

11/28/15  Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC10:00am – 4:00pm;  Wrightsville Beach Park; lots of  arts and crafts plus a kids zone; part of the Flotilla Festival in Wrightsville Beach

 

December 2015

 

12/5-6/15  Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm,Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC;  huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

 

Check back later for more listings! Or email AtitlanArts@gmail.com

 

Happy New Year 2016 - coming soon!

 

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Early Summer Festivals:

June 2015

6/12-13/15 -   Leaf and String Festival, Galax, VA –Friday 12:00 noon – 7:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm : downtown street festival in the “World Capital of Old Time Mountain Music” celebrates music, literature, and the creative arts; http://www.visitgalax.com/gfvirginia_bluegrass.html

 

6/20/15 – Rivahfest! Tappahannock, VA – 10:00am – 5:00pm – huge downtown food and craft festival; lots of crafts, plenty of local seafood, wine-tasting, a farmers market, and even a rubber duck race. http://www.rivahfest.com

 

6/27/15 – Olden Days, Smithfield, VA – 10:00am – 4:00 pm – downtown street fair in historic Smithfield; music, vintage automobiles, a kids bike and pet parade, and a homemade raft race on the river.   http://www.genuinesmithfieldva.com/smithfield-olden-days-festival.html

 

July 2015

7/3-4 /15– Croaker Festival, Oriental, NC – Friday 10:00am – 9:00pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 9:00pm; music, crafts, and food in beautiful Lou-Mac Park on the Neuse River; Parade on Saturday morning features many creative local floats and displays; fireworks over the river on Saturday night. http://www.croakerfestival.org

 

7/11/15 - Tomato Festival, Hanover, VA – 9:00am – 4:00pm – Pole Green Park at 8996 Pole Green Lane, Mechanicsville, VA. Family oriented festival with rides, petting zoo, food, and music. Over 200 vendors! http://www.hanovercounty.gov/Events/Tomato-Festival/Hanover-Tomato-Festival/

 

7/18/15 – Virginia Lake Fest, Clarksville, VA; 9:00am – 5:00pm; huge downtown street fair; food, music, antique cars, and sand sculptors; we will be on Virginia Ave. in the commercial section

http://clarksvilleva.com/festivals-celebrations/virginia-lake-festival/

 

March 2015

3/14 Sat – St. Patrick’s Festival in Emerald Isle, NC   9:00am – 6:00pm; Emerald Plantation Shopping Center on Hwy 58; lots of great music, many craft and food vendors; beer garden; we are in the center courtyard near the Emerald Stage; 

http://emeraldislestpatricksfestival.com

 

3/21-22 Sat & Sun – Coastal Living Show in Wilmington, NC; sponsored by the Wilmington Woman’s Club; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm and Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00pm; Schwartz Center, Cape Fear Community College, 601 N. Front St; we will be in the courtyard just outside the Schwartz Center along with other craft and plant vendors;

http://www.wilmingtonwomansclub.com

 

3/28 Sat -  Daffodil Festival in Fremont, NC10:00am – 5:00pm; downtown street fair with plenty of great food, kid’s activities, and a corn hole tournament; The Embers will bring on the beach music at noon; Fremont is located just of I-795 in northern Nash County between Wilson and Goldsboro; we will be at the corner of  Sycamore and Main Streets; http://fremontdaffodilfestival.weebly.com

 

April 2015

4/3 Fri – Springternational at Duke University; 1:00pm – 5:00pm; on the main quad of Duke’s campus in Durham, NC; this event is sponsored by the International Association and highlights the diversity of Duke’s student body; the afternoon features food, dancing, and singing from around the world; public parking is available in the Bryan  Student Center parking deck; rain date is Friday, 4/10

 

4/11 Sat – University of Mary Washington Multicultural Fair; Fredericksburg, VA; 10:00am – 5:00pm on the campus; over 50 vendors with international crafts and clothing; food  from around the world; student groups sing and dance throughout the day

 

4/19 Sun - Earth Day in Durham, NC; 12:00pm – 5:00pm; Rock Quarry Park,  701 Stadium Drive; showcases environmentally friendly services and products, handmade crafts, and local green projects; music;  food;  lots of activities for the kids;  plenty of parking at  Durham County Stadium

 

4/25 Sat – Dogwood Festival in Mebane, NC; 9:00am – 5:00pm for crafts;  street fair in downtown Mebane; lots of music on multiple stages; food and craft vendors of all types; a large kid zone with rides and activities; car show

http://www.mbamebane.com/dogwood-festival/schedule/

 

May 2015

5/1-2 Sat & Sun – Kernersville Spring Folly; downtown street fair in Kernersville, NC;  Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday 10:00am – 10:00pm for craft and commercial vendors; this festival features many musical performers, a large carnival area,  antique car show, music, food, and crafts; we will be in the commercial vendor section along Mountain Street

http://www.kernersvillespringfolly.com

 

5/15 -17 Fri, Sat & Sun – Festival in the Park, Danville, VA; Ballou Park, 760 W. Main Street in downtown Danville; Friday 4:00pm – 8:00pm; Saturday 10am – 8pm; Sunday 1:00pm – 6:00pm; large festival with music, food, and lots of craft and commercial vendors; plenty of activities for the kids; we will be in the commercial exhibitors area; 

http://www.playdanvilleva.com/230/Festival-in-the-Park

 

5/22-25 Fri, Sat & Sun – Iris Festival in Sumter, SC; Swan Lake Gardens, 822 West Liberty Street; Friday 10:00am – 6:00pm, Saturday 10:00am – 6:00pm, and Sunday 10:00am – 5:00pm; this show features food, music, and lots of arts and crafts in a beautiful setting; lots of activities for the kids; plant sale as well; we will be in the Market Place section of the festival

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Check back! We continue to add to our festival schedule... email us right now to find out when we'll be in your area! AtitlanArts@gmail.com

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Festivals & Fairs 2014

June 2014

6/21 Rivahfest! downtown Tappahannock, VA, merchants market area, 10am – 4pm; huge festival with lots of food and craft vendors plus family activities
6/28 Olden Days downtown Smithfield, VA, 10:00am – 4:00pm, on Main St.; many craft and food vendors; parade at 10:00am

July 2014

7/4 – 7/5 Croaker Festival  Oriental, NC in Lou-Mac Park on the Neuse River; 12:00 noon – until 9:00 pm on Friday; 10:00am – 8:00pm on Saturday; plenty of food and music as well as crafts; great parade on Saturday morning

August 2014

8/9-8/10 Shrimp Festival Snead’s Ferry, NC at festival park, 125 Park Lane 10:00am – 10:00pm on Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm on Sunday; music, food, vendors, fireworks on Saturday night
8/30 -8/31 African American Cultural Festival downtown Raleigh, NC; Fayetteville St., 12:00noon – 8:00pm on Saturday, 12:00 noon – 6:00 pm on Sunday

September 2014

9/13 Olde Salem Days downtown Salem, VA 10:00am – 5:00pm; I’ll have the same spot on Market St. near Main St.;  huge arts and crafts show – over 400 vendors
9/21 La Fiesta del Pueblo  downtown Raleigh, NC, City Plaza on Fayetteville St.; 12:00noon – 8:00pm ; a showcase for Latin American arts, music, dance, and food 

October 2014

10/4     Autumnfest; downtown Southern Pines, NC; 9:00am – 4:00pm; in Downtown Park, 145 SE Broad St; running events, food, music, juggling acts, and a kid zone.

10/11-12 Mumfest; New Bern, NC; Saturday 9:30am – 6:30pm, Sunday 9:30am – 5:00pm; we will be back on Broad St. between Hancock and Middle Streets near the Fireman’s Museum; huge street festival with music, food, many arts and crafts vendors

10/25 Hollyfest; Sugg Farm Park, Holly Springs, NC; 10:00am – 4:00pm; 2401 Grigsby Avenue in Holly Springs; look for us in the Business Expo section; lots of arts and crafts, pumpkin carving contest, plenty of fun for the kids

November 2014

11/1   Chili Cookoff and Crafts; Smith Mountain Lake, VA; 11:00am – 4:00pm; at the Bridgewater Plaza next to Hales Ford Bridge on Route 122 in Moneta 

11/7 Multicultural Fair; UNC Hospital; Chapel Hill, NC; 10:00am – 3:00pm in the UNC Hospital lobby; Manning Drive, Chapel Hill; dancing, music, and crafts from around the world; many unique gifts; easy parking in decks across the street

11/15 Mistletoe Market, Wakefield High School, Raleigh, NC; 9:00am – 4:30pm; 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh; almost 200 vendors for a huge selection of gift items; we will be in the small gym this year

11/29 Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC ; 10:00am – 4:00pm; Wrightsville Beach Park; lots of arts and crafts plus a kids zone; part of the Flotilla Festival in Wrightsville Beach

December 2014

12/6-7 Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh, NC; Saturday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Sunday 11:00am – 4:00pm; 5500 Dixon Drive, Raleigh, NC; huge gift fair with arts and crafts booths throughout the school

And many more!
email us right now to find out when we'll be in your area! AtitlanArts@gmail.com
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Festivals & Fairs 2013

Guatemalan Arts and Crafts & Atitlan Arts Fair and Festival Schedule through November 2013 

September 2013

African American Cultural Festival, Raleigh, NC, downtown street fair, August 31 – September 1, Saturday 11am – 10pm, Sunday 1pm – 9pm,

La Fiesta del Pueblo, Raleigh, NC, cultural festival in Moore Square, downtown Raleigh, September 8, 12noon – 8:00 pm

Olde Salem Days, Salem, VA, downtown craft fair, September 14, 10am – 5pm

October 2013

Oktoberfest, Martinsville, VA, downtown craft fair, October 5, 11am – 5pm

Mumfest, New Bern, NC, craft fair along Broad Street and Front Street, October 12 – 13, Saturday 9:30am – 7:30pm, Sunday 9:30am – 5:00pm

Annandale Fall Festival, Annandale, VA, craft fair at Little River Center, 7408 Little River Turnpike, October 26, 10am – 5pm

November 2013

Whirligig Festival, Wilson, NC, downtown street fair, November 2-3, Saturday, 10am – 5pm, Sunday 12:00am – 5:00pm

Wakefield High School Mistletoe Market, indoor gift fair, 2200 Wakefield Pines Drive, Raleigh, NC, November 16, 9:00am – 4:30pm

Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC, craft fair in Wrightsville Beach Park, November 30, 10am – 4pm

Year Round

Regular Trunk Shows at The Bead Store, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro NC   www.carrmillbeadstore.com

 

 More to be added for 2013 ... check back or contact us to see when we will be in your area! AtitlanArts@gmail.com

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More in 2013

Jacksonville Mall Craft Show, Western Blvd. between Hwy 17 and Hwy 24, Jacksonville, NC, indoor craft show, June 14 – 16,  Friday 10am – 9pm, Saturday 10am – 9pm, Sunday  12 noon – 6pm

Olden Days, Smithfield, VA, downtown street fair, June 29, 10am – 4pm

Croaker Festival, Oriental, NC,  street fair and parade at Lou-Mac Park,  July 5-6, Friday 10am-9pm, Saturday 8:30am – 9pm

Virginia Lake Festival, Clarksville, VA, downtown street fair, July 20, 9am-5pm

Shrimp Festival, Snead’s Ferry, NC, festival at Community Park, 125 Park Lane,  August 10-11, Saturday 11am – 10pm, Sunday 12noon – 5pm

African American Cultural Festival, Raleigh, NC, downtown street fair, August 31 – September 1,  Saturday 11am – 10pm, Sunday  1pm – 9pm

La Fiesta del Pueblo, Raleigh, NC, cultural festival in Moore Square, downtown Raleigh, September 8, 12noon – 8:00 pm

Olde Salem Days, Salem, VA, downtown craft fair, September 14,  10am – 5pm

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Festivals & Fairs 2012

December 2012

Proposed Fairs:     Holly Days, Sanderson High School, Raleigh NC

November 2012

Sat Nov 10, 2012:     Wakefield High School Mistletoe Market, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr, Raleigh, NC 27614, 9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Proposed Fairs: 
Wilson Whirlygig Festival, Wilson NC; Festival in the Park, Wrightsville Beach, NC

October 2012

Proposed Fairs:     Mumfest, Seaboard Festival, Hamlet NC; Wilson Whirlygig, Wilson NC

September 2012:

Sat. & Sun. Sept 1-2, 2012:    African-American Festival, Downtown Raleigh NC 

Sat. Sept. 8, 2012:     Olde Salem Days, Salem VA
Sun. Sept 9, 2012:     La Fiesta del Pueblo, Raleigh NC

August 2012:

Fri. & Sat. Aug 3-4, 2012:     Robbins Farmers Day, Robbins, NC

Sat. & Sun. Aug 11-12, 2012:    Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival, 26 Park Lane, Sneads Ferry NC 28460

and many more (too many to list)...
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Festivals & Fairs 2011

Jan/Feb 2011:

Centennial Highschool Craft Fair, Raleigh NC

March 2011:

Emerald Isle, NC

Freemont Daffodil Festival

April 2011:

Duke Springternational

International Children's Festival, Hampton VA

Vinton Dogwood Festival

May 2011: 

Kernersville Spring Folly, Kernersville NC

Hillsborough Hog Days, Hillsborough NC

June 2011

Sat. June 11, 2011:   2nd Saturday in Selma, NC 12-4 pm

Sat. June 18, 2011:    Rivahfest, Tappahanock, VA 

July 2011

Mon. July 4, 2011:     Greensboro NC Fun Fest - or we will be in Selma, NC for the 4th of July

Sat. & Sun. July 16 -17, 2011:     Virginia Lake Fest, Clarksville NC

Sat. July 30, 2011:     Shinefest, Madison NC

August 2011

Sat Aug 6 – Mon Aug 8:        Golden Triangle Show (GTS) - Cash & Carry Trade Show, Greensboro Coliseum NC. www.gtshows.com

Sat & Sun, Aug 13 – 14:        Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival 

September 2011

Sat, Sept. 10, 2011:     Oxford Hot Sauce / September Sensations, Oxford NC

Sat & Sun Sept. 24-25, 2011:     International Folk Festival, Fayetteville NC

October 2011

Sat, Sun & Mon Oct 8-10, 2011:     Golden Triangle Show (GTS) - Cash & Carry Trade Show, Greensboro Coliseum NC. 

Wholesale trade show. Contact us for an entry pass if needed.

We have a new shipment of beautiful bracelets and more! www.gtshows.com

Sat. Oct 29, 2011:    Day in Downtown Street Festival, Fuquay-Varina, NC. 919-552-4947

Nov 2011

Sat & Sun Nov 5-6, 2011:    Wilson Whirligig Festival, Wilson NC. www.wilsonwhirligigfestival.com

Sat, Nov 19, 2011:    Wakefield High School Mistletoe Market, 2200 Wakefield Pines Dr. Raleigh NC. 9 am - 4:30 pm

Sat, Nov 26, 2011:     NC Holiday Flotilla, Wrightsville Beach NC.www.ncholidayflotilla.org
 

Dec 2011

Sat & Sun, Dec 3-4, 2011:    Sanderson Holly Days, Sanderson High School, 5500 Dixon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
 
Sat, Dec 17, 2011:    Trunk Show at The Bead Store, Carr Mill Mall, Carrboro NC. www.carrmillbeadstore.com
   

Check back for more listings for the entire festival season! We're adding more trade shows & festivals all the time. 

We are closed Christmas Day: Sat, December 25, 2010 and New Year's Day: Sat, January 1, 2011

We are back and forth from Guatemala 3 or 4 times a year to pick up inventory and work on new designs. Contact us if you have something special in mind. Email AtitlanArts@gmail.com or call Catherine or Les Todd 919-693-0853 for updates.

All designs, images, pages and text are protected by © copyright 2010

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Festivals & Fairs 2010

March 2010

Emerald Isle, St. Patrick's Day Festival, NC. Sat, March 13
Fremont Daffodil Festival, NC. Sat, March 27

April 2010

Duke SpringterNational, Duke University, Durham NC. Fri, April 9
Azalea Festival, Wilmington NC. Sat & Sun, April 10-11
International Children’s Festival, Hampton VA. Sat, April 17
Durham Art Walk at Exotique Boutique, Durham NC. Sat, April 17
Dogwood Festival, Fayetteville NC. Sat & Sun. April 24 – 25

May 2010

Peak Fest, Apex NC. Sat, May 1
Mayfest, North Myrtle Beach SC. Sat, May 8

June 2010

Washington Summer Festival, Washington NC. Fri & Sat. June 11-12

July 2010

Selma 4th of July Festival, Sun, July 4
Virginia Lake Festival, Clarksville VA. Sat, July 17
Carolina 'Shine Fest, Madison NC (near Charlotte), Sat, July 31 – Sun, August 1

August 2010

Robbins Farmers Day, Robbins NC, Fri, August 6 – Sat, August 7
Sneads Ferry Shrimp Festival, Sneads Ferry NC, Sat, August 14 – Sun, August 15
Fort Bragg Heritage Day Multi-Cultural Event, Fayetteville NC, Sat, August 28

Sept 2010

Oxford Hot Sauce Festival, Oxford NC, Sat, September 11
Creedmoor Music Festival, Creedmoor NC, Sat, September 18
International Folk Festival, Fayetteville NC, Sat, September 25 – Sun, September 26

October 2010

Wendell Harvest Festival, Wendell NC, Fri, October 1 – Sat, October 2
Joe College Day at Duke University, Durham NC - 2pm to 11pm,
Sat, October 2 Exotique new art gallery opening, Durham NC, Sat, October 9, 4pm – 7pm
Craft Fair at Centennial Campus Middle School, Raleigh NC, Sat, October 23
Frankenfest, Franklinton NC, Sat, October 30

November 2010

Chinqua Penn Fall Festival, Sat, November 6, 10am – 5pm  
Treyburn Garden Club, Wed. Nov 10, 2010, 4 to 9:30 pm, Durham NC, Wed, November 10
Wakefield High School Mistletoe Market, Raleigh NC, Sat, November 13,
Holiday Bazaar, South Hill, VA, Sat, November 20 – Sun, November 21
NC Holiday Flotilla at Wrightsville Beach NC, Sat, November 27

December 2010

Sanderson Holly Days, Raleigh NC, Sat, December 4 – Sun, December 5
Wilton Elementary Fair, 10 am to 2 pm, Sat, December 11  

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Festivals & Fairs all the way back to 2006!