Mountaintop Rotary’s Art and Craft Show celebrates its 20th anniversary with shows on June 28 and 29 and again on August 23 and 24 at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street in Highlands.
Twenty years and going strong! This respected show gets better every year, this year drawing over 120 of the most respected and sought-after artisans from throughout the southeast and beyond.
One of the ways in which this show ensures that it stands out from others is that artisans are selected after a rigorous application process. They must submit applications that include photos of their work, a description of their mediums, and a brief resume. This ensures that the caliber of work is top-notch and that the variety available is varied enough so that there truly is something for everyone.
Arts and crafts are the stars of the show but this event is so much more as it buzzes with the energy of a joyous street fair bringing the community and visitors of all ages together for 2 days of fun, festivities, and entertainment.
Of course, there will be live music. This year The Laurel will have their traveling photo booth on site so festival goers can clown around and take their pictures behind a giant frame fashioned to look like the cover of The Laurel. This is your chance to be a headline, with photos to prove it! Throughout the show actors from the PAC Educational Theatre will be performing scenes from their recent production of Matilda.
The Kids’ Zone will be bigger and better than ever with more activities, games, and face painting. The Teddy Bear Hospital hosted by the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital will be back with the hospital once again providing every child with a bear to treat and take home. Local medical personnel will once again be on hand to assist the children in caring for their sick bears.
While the delightful works of art, family fun, and music are what draw the crowds, let’s not forget that this effort is Mountaintop Rotary’s biggest fundraiser of the year.
Attendance and parking are free, but donations are welcomed and encouraged so they can continue to make a difference through their charitable projects. This year all proceeds are earmarked for the PAC Educational Theatre program for youth.
For more information, visit highlandsartshow.com or follow them on social media @macshighlands. Mark the dates on your calendar so you don’t miss a minute of this fun.
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