Apollo Beach - 16th Annual Manatee Arts Festival
Website: http://www.apollobeachchamber.com/manatee.htm
16th annual juried fine art festival celebrating the visual, culinary and entertainment arts. Exhibits by various environmental groups. Free shuttle to the Tama Electic/TECO Manatee Viewing Center. A portion of the profits is donated to the preservation of the West Indian Manatee.
16th Annual
Apollo Beach Manatee Arts Festival
March 8 and 9, 2008
Join us for the 16th Annual Apollo Beach Manatee Arts Festival, coming next March 8 and 9! This fantastic outdoor event attracts art lovers from across Florida and beyond! The Apollo Beach Manatee Arts Festival is recognized as the premier arts event in Southshore. Manatee, as we call it, features the visual, performing, and culinary arts all in one package! And a portion of the proceeds from the Festival go to benefit research and preservation of the West Indian Manatee.
Artists
Artists exhibiting at Manatee come from across the United States and represent a wide variety of media from painting and sculpture to wood carving, leather, and jewelry. Art buyers come to see one-of-a-kind pieces exhibited by exceptional talent. For years our artist-exhibitors have raved about our artist-friendly staff and the amenities we provide. We're known as a "buyer's show" attracting festival attendees motivated to purchase art. Friday setups and 24-hour security provided by sheriff's deputies are just a few of the bonuses artists can expect at Manatee!
For an Artists' Application to exhibit at the Festival Click Here
or call the Chamber!
Food Vendors
This year Manatee is looking for exceptional food vendors to serve our diverse and demanding crowds. We limit our food court to 10 vendors who offer food with a wide appeal. If you'd like to be one of these select vendors call or email the Chamber for more information or an application.
Performing Arts
Manatee recognizes Art comes in all forms. Every year we have great musical talent from all walks of life and drawn from throughout the area. We're building our performing arts schedule now, so watch this website for more information.
Culinary Arts
For a third year, Culinary is back! In our Culinary Arts venue feature demonstrations by top chefs in the Bay Area as well as exciting Culinary Arts Competitions with talented teams of young culinary students. Culinary has become a high point of Manatee
For more information on the Culinary Arts at Manatee click here!
George Jones
Browse through our enchanted crafts Village where over one hundred merchants and artisans demonstrate and sell their wares. Behold glass blowing, hammered pewter, wooden toys, unique pottery, clothing and a wealth of other riches.