WELCOME TO THE 40th ANNUAL AMERICAN ARTISAN FESTIVAL!
The American Artisan festival is located on the green and under the trees at the front of Centennial Park—also home of the Parthenon. The show is always FREE to the public, and is held each year on Father’s Day weekend. It truly is fun for the whole family!
2010 FESTIVAL HOURS
Friday, June 18 from 12 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Sunday June 20 from 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
SHOWCASING THE FINEST IN AMERICAN HANDCRAFTS
This year the festival hosts the work of 165 exhibitors from 35 states across America. Find an incredible gift for Dad, or the perfect gift for yourself – there is amazing artistry this year and something for everyone.
FANTASTIC MUSIC & FOOD LINEUP + FREE ART BOOTH FOR KIDS
Each year we make sure to have some of Nashville's incredible musical talent on hand to play live music for our guests. It wouldn't be any fun without great refreshments—come and have a picnic lunch or dinner at the fair and enjoy delicious eats from more than twelve different vendors. Finally, there is always a FREE Children’s Art booth for kids of all ages to create their own handiwork, with skilled supervision on hand.
MUSIC LINEUP 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010 2:00- 4:00 P.M.
Austin Cunningham www.austincunningham.com
Saturday, June 19, 2010 12:00- 2:30 P.M.
Latresa and the Signal www.latresa.com
Special Guest 2:30-3:15 P.M.
Grammy Nominated Maura O’Connell www.mauraoconnell.com
Saturday, June 19, 2010 3:15- 6:00 P.M.
Paul Jefferson www.myspace.com/pauljefferson7
Sunday, June 20, 2010 12:00- 2:30 P.M.
Ellen Britton www.ellenbritton.com
Sunday, June 20, 2010 2:30- 5:00 P.M.
Fred Knobloch www.jfredknobloch.com
FOOD & DRINKS 2010
5 Senses Restaurant – Fine French and Cajun food
Chinese Delight by Tran – Teriyaki Chicken, Stir Fry Vegetables, Lomain
Jalapeno Corndog Concessions – made to order veggie, original or jalapeno corndogs
Jamaica Fest – Jerk Chicken, Rice and Beans and Sweet Plaintains
Fatstuffs - Gourmet Grill serving fine Greek food and Fruit salads/Kebabs
Tropical Fruit Delight – Fresh fruit smoothies
Korn Roasters – Roasted Corn on the Cob
Ben & Jerry’s – Ice Cream
Primm Springs Lemonade – Agave Mint and Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
Plenty of Water and Soda available too
GIVE BACK TO NASHVILLE: HONOR FOUNDER NANCY SATURN
Nancy Saturn, local arts pioneer, and the founder of the American Artisan Festival and Gallery, died on March 9, 2010 following a valiant fight against breast cancer. We plan to celebrate the life and legacy of Nancy Saturn, and her passion, which was both to support the arts in Nashville, as well as raise awareness and support for Gilda’s Club Nashville, a gathering place for people with cancer.
In Nancy's honor, we will donate 10% of all profits to support local arts organizations and Gilda's Club Nashville. Join us to make a difference!