5th Annual The Villages Craft Festival Presented at La Plaza Grande Today

THE VILLAGES, FL -

WHAT: 5th Annual The Villages Craft Festival at La Plaza Grande

WHEN: May 3 - 4, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

WHERE:
La Plaza Grande in The Villages
Navigational Address: 1120 Bichara Blvd., Lady Lake, FL 32159

WHY: To Support the Arts and the Local Community

ADMISSION: Free

WEBSITE: www.artfestival.com

Interviews with participating crafters and images of their work are available upon request. Contact anabelle@artfestival.com.

La Plaza Grande welcomes back the finest crafters in the country when its spring craft festival returns May 3 - 4, 2014. This popular craft fair showcases a wide variety of original handcrafted art and affordable gift items. A Green Market will feature exotic live plants, savory dips, gourmet sauces and much more. Admission is free and open to the public.

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL:

• Juried outdoor craft showcase
• Original crafts - Handmade in America
• Unique and affordable gift items
• 150 crafters from 30 different states
• Prices set to suit all budgets - ranging from as little as $3 to $3,000
• Crafters hand-selected from hundreds of applicants
• All crafters on site for duration of festival
• Variety of craft media including folk art, pottery, personalized gifts, handmade clothing, basket weaving, beaded utensils, candles, cork assemblage, fabric design, fiber quilts, fused wax & glass, hair accessories, handbags & accessories, handmade cards, leather, mosaic, wood, painted wood, plaster craft and stained glass
• Green Market - exotic live plants, savory dips, gourmet sauces and much more.

About American Craft Endeavors:
American Craft Endeavors (ACE) produces some of the nation's most exciting high-end juried craft shows in many of Florida's vibrant downtown areas and popular tourist destinations including the Lauderdale by the Sea Craft Festival (Fort Lauderdale, FL), the Holiday Craft Festival on the Ocean (Jupiter/Juno Beach, FL), the Downtown Stuart Craft Fairs (Stuart, FL), the Siesta Fiesta Craft Festival (Sarasota, FL) and the Downtown Sarasota Craft Festivals (Sarasota, FL) among others. The group's founders personally select unique, culture rich cities for their show locations providing a complete outdoor experience unmatched by other festivals. All crafters are hand-selected from hundreds of applicants in order to ensure a superior event featuring diverse art media and the highest quality of original handmade crafts.

For additional information on the 5th Annual The Villages Craft Festival at La Plaza Grande and other American Craft Endeavors craft shows across the country, visit www.artfestival.com or call 561-746-6615.

Media Notes:

• Show organizers and various crafters are available for advance interviews.
• Photos of craft festivals, participating crafters and their work are available by contacting AnaBelle Ramos at anabelle@artfestival.com or 954-592-8500.