The 2005 73rd Annual Apple Blossom Festival
Presents
“The Apple Blossom Festival of Crafts”
Featuring
85 of Atlantic Canada's Most Talented Artists and Crafters!
May 27th, 28th, and 29th, 2005
Admission — Only $3.00
FREE for children under 12
The 8th Annual Festival of Crafts is a well-known Canadian Art and Craft Event organized by Harbourside Promotions for the Apple Blossom Festival Committee.
This springtime celebration in Kentville, Nova Scotia, attracts tens of thousands of people including Arts and Craft lovers. Since the early 1930's, the Apple Blossom Festival has been celebrating the apples that are grown here in the Annapolis Valley.
The Apple Blossom Festival, which annually opens Nova Scotia's tourist season, continues to enjoy national and international recognition. In 1988 and 1991, it was selected by the American Bus Association as one of the Top 100 tourist events in North America. In 2002 the Royal Canadian Mint presented the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival with a 2002 50-Cent Sterling Silver Coin. It can be purchased at www.mint.ca/en/news/Newsletter/Apple Blossom Festival.htm
Ceremonies and festivals today are much the same as they were in the past, with school performances, art and craft sales, and special events. The festival is four days long and fun and exciting events are planned throughout the Annapolis Valley from Windsor to Digby, and all the scenic communities between. You don't want to miss this!
Where?
The 8th Annual Apple Blossom Festival of Crafts will be located in the Kentville Centennial Arena, on Webster Street in the picturesque town of Kentville, Nova Scotia. www.town.kentville.ns.ca
When?
The 8th Annual Apple Blossom Festival of Crafts begins on Friday, May 27 from 12:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. It continues on Saturday, May 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sunday, May 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Admission is only $3.00 and Children under 12 are admitted FREE.
Who's Going to be There?
This year's Festival will feature over 80 contemporary Canadian Artisans and Crafters utilizing 10,000 sq. feet to showcase their art and craft works. Artisans will have the opportunity for art lovers to view their artistic accomplishments, and visitors may talk with the artisans and crafters and purchase their art and crafts.
This year's Festival offers visitors a wide and affordable range of media and subject matter.
Look for some of the following Crafters and Artisans or special presenters at this years show; vendors are still signing up – this is only a partial list:
- Nancy Archibald — Lampshades & Silver Chimes
- Heather Burns — Tole Painting on Tin & Wood
- Jana Cock — Handmade Cards & Paper Crafts
- Alda Comeau — Silk Scarves
- Stephen Crouse — Dips, etc
- Norma Cunningham — Clay Jewellery
- Jim Difiore — Homemade Ice Cream
- Theresa Dwinnell — Candles Decorative Plates & Rugs
- Johan Eichhorn — Various Crafts
- Donna Graham — Discovery Toys
- Peggy Harris — Stained Glass
- Sharon Jardine — Salt Rocks
- Pauline Kinney — Polmer Clay Jewelry
- Joan Lilley — Candles and Soap
- Nancy Miller — Handbound Books & Jewelry
- Marilyn Mullen — Quilts
- Mary Parker — Dolls, teddy bears & pillows
- Dorothy Pineo — Bridal Bouquets, Wreaths
- Sheila Porter — Deer antler & quill Jewelery
- Robert Redmond — Photos
- Doris Schofield — Sewing
- John Shannon — Skin Care Products
If you're looking for a fun filled spring weekend and want to participate in some great events — We invite you to come and enjoy Canada's 3rd largest festival and some of Atlantic Canada's best crafters and artisans at the 73rd Annual Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival.
For Further Information
Apple Blossom Festival of Crafts
Contact: Peter Wightman, Harbourside Promotions
Tel: 902-798-0080
Email:
Visit their web site at: www.HarboursidePromotions.com
Harbourside Promotions is proud to be a Bronze Patron of the Apple Blossom Festival for 2005.
About the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival —
2005 Festival Theme:
"Canada's Beginnings — Celebrating 400 Years of Living & Working Together"
In 1605, Samuel de Champlain, Sieur de Mons and a small party of French explorers sailed into the Annapolis Basin and established 'Port Royal', the first permanent European settlement north of Florida. The Board of Directors of the 73rd Apple Blossom Festival are proud to celebrate Canada's longest running springtime festival.
Mission Statement:
"The Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival is a springtime celebration of our traditions and agricultural heritage. The aim is to promote the best family event for all Valley communities and visitors making it the leading Festival in Atlantic Canada."
Visit the Annapolis Valley Apple Blossom Festival website at: www.appleblossom.com
Tel: (902) 678-8322
Fax (902) 678-3710
Email:
Address: Mrs. Frances (Frankie) Anderson, Board Secretary & Office Manager, 217 Belcher Street, Kentville, NS B4N 1E2
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