30th Annual Winterfest 2017

From 30th Annual Winterfest 2017 Website:

30th Annual Winterfest, 2017
Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts
December 9th & 10th, 2017

One hundred professional artist and crafts persons from across the United States will gather in Holmes Beach on Anna Maria Island December 9th & 10th, 2017 for the 30th Annual Anna Maria Island Winterfest Festival of Fine Arts and Fine Crafts. Sponsored by the Anna Maria Island Art League, this juried show draws top quality art to City Hall Field in Holmes Beach. The hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. both days. Admission and parking are free.

This family event features continuous live music on stage Saturday and a large food court offering a variety of food and beverages. Also exhibiting will be community organizations that include various, historical, and environmental groups with information about these worthwhile causes.

A highlight of the festival is a gala raffle of art work donated by festival exhibitors. Proceeds benefit the League's Scholarship Fund, which provides classes to children and adults. The raffle gives everyone a chance to collect great art for a small donation. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5 and winners need not be present to win.

The art festivals; "Winterfest" and "Springfest", are the major fund raisers for the League, a nonprofit, tax deductible organization dedicated to fostering the Arts on the island. In addition to the classes, funds from the festivals underwrite operation of the art center, exhibits, and a variety of programs for the community. For further information contact the Anna Maria Island Art League.