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Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts

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Record #: BAR1189
Last Modified: 03 Oct 2024
Last Full Update: 03 Apr 2023

Contacts

Public Comments

For information on Kempenfest activities other than the Arts and Crafts Festival, see the record for KEMPENFEST (BAR1652)
Office Phone For Information and application forms 705-818-9289
E-Mail huroniafestivalofartsandcrafts@gmail.com
Website www.huroniafestivalofartsandcrafts.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Huroniafestivalofartsandcrafts/
Primary Contact Ashlea Growcott, Coordinator, Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts Coordinator

Addresses

Site Location Centennial Park
Address & Map Barrie, ON
Intersection Event: Lakeshore Dr at Victoria St and Tiffin St
Mailing Address 11 King St, Unit 8 
Barrie, ON L4N 6B5
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Washroom and accessible playground equipment

Description

Description (Service)

Arts and Crafts show

  • presented by Barrie Art Club and Kiwanis Club of Barrie
  • features over 300 artisans and craftspeople who are selected to ensure the Festival meets the high standards set
  • proceeds raised are dedicated to community arts programs in the form of:
    • scholarships
    • donations for related material
    • training opportunities
    • demonstrations
    • exhibitions and gallery privileges
    • as well as the many Kiwanis community initiatives such as Special Olympics and the Barrie Food Bank

Service Details

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Hours

Office: Oct-Aug Mon, Wed, Fri 9 am-12 noon, call office before dropping in or make an appointment  
 
Festival: Sat-Mon 10 am-6 pm
Dates

Aug 5-7, 2023
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility Everyone applying is juried
Application
  • Call, email or apply on-line at Apply for Huronia Festival of Arts and Crafts
  • deadline for applications is June 1, 2023
  • Festival Committee reserves the right to limit the number of exhibitors in any one category and the decision of the jurors regarding entry into the show is final
Languages English
Fees Program - Entry fee is $565 (including HST) for art and craft exhibits * display area consists of a 12 ft wide by 10 ft deep space * there is no hydro or water and tents/tables are not supplied * no dogs are allowed * no smoking in city parks * no camping

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Service Categories Special Events
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