38th Bethany Beach Boardwalk Arts Festival
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The 38th Annual Art's Festival in downtown Bethany Beach will be held September 10, 2016 from 10am-5pm. This year's event will include over 100 fine artists that will be featuring paintings, wood work, metal, clay, baskets, jewelry, porcelain and more! The Chamber has expanded the festival to include more attractions to more parts of the town; such as the Arts & Antiques Tour. Make sure you mark your calendar for the exciting event! Click here for the Flyer.
2016 Map Vendor Layout Silent Auction: Presented by Mediacom Residential, and hosted on the Bandstand from 10am-2pm, guests can come and bid on items donated by the artists in the show. ALL of the proceeds go to support the four local elementary school art programs. QRCF & BFACC Scholarship- Public Vote: Five local high school artists are vying for a $1,000 scholarship. The public vote will take place from 10am-3pm. The check presentation will take place at 4pm on the Bandstand where the winner will be announced. Parking: Parking is available in down town Bethany Beach. The Town of Bethany Beach will be on the normal trolley schedule. Due to the popularity of the show, St. Ann's Catholic Church has graciously offered their lots to our visitors only a 10 minute walk to town. Volunteer: Over 65 Volunteers are needed for morning and evening shifts to make the day run smoothly. If you are interested in helping make this signature event possible please fill out the Volunteer Options Form & Volunteer Release and return to Lauren@bethany-fenwick.org. ~Many hands make light work. Other Arts Festival Happenings: Thursday, September 8th: Launch of the Arts & Antiques Tour- Connect for Coffee Friday, September 9th: Meet the Artist- Cocktail Party with Kevin Fleming 2016 Bethany Beach Boardwalk Artists- Booth # & Artist Name
A special thank you to the Town of Bethany Beach for the generous use of their beautiful downtown area. Thank you to Delmarva Two-Way Radio to allow staff and volunteers to communicate throughout the day to provide the smoothest show possible! In the event that inclement weather is forecasted that poses a threat to public safety, the festival has a rain date scheduled of Sunday, September 11th. All announcements regarding show date will be made on this web site. The Bethany-Fenwick Area Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing business throughout our area and promoting The Quiet Resorts as a year-round tourism destination.
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Date and Time
Saturday Sep 10, 2016
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM EDT
Saturday, September 10th, 2016
Artist Exhibit: 10am-5pm
Silent Auction & Scholarship Voting: 10am-2pm
Fees/Admission
Festival is free to the public
Contact Information
302-539-2100 ext. 118
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