Punta Gorda Thanksgiving Weekend Craft Festival - 7th Annual

This craft festival takes place on Sullivan Street in the bustling center of Downtown Punta Gorda during a lively weekend. The event features 10x10, 10x15 and 10x20 booth spaces with show hours Saturday & Sunday 10am-5pm. Set-up is on Saturday with overnight security onsite. Public admission is free with daytime parking available for RVs and standard size vehicles.

American Craft Endeavors has a reputation of bringing out a high-end buying crowd to each of its events and will be working with the News Press and Charlotte Sun for promotion. The competitive show is limited to the number of exhibitors chosen by a jury of highly qualified, talented, experienced craftspeople who meet weekly. Applications are juried in order of date received, and early application is recommended as categories could meet maximum allotment causing closures.

Accepted mediums include candles, ceramics/clay/pottery, clothing, dips/sauces, fiber, furniture, glass, hair accessories, handbags, hats, jewelry, metal art, mixed media, paintings, pet accessories, photography, plants, resin, sculpture, soaps/lotions, and wood. Booth fee is $425.00 with a $50 deposit option if the event is more than 30 days away. Application requirements include 3 images of work, 1 image of 10x10 outdoor display with white canopy tent, biography or website, and a $20 non-refundable jury fee.