The 53rd Annual Stone Harbor Art & Crafts Festival will be held Saturday, August 1st from 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday, August 2nd from 9:00am-4:00pm. Over 200 artisans from more than 12 states will be displaying their hand-crafted work. The Festival is a nationally ranked event that attracts over 20,000 visitors to Stone Harbor each year. Now in our 53rd year, Stone Harbor proves to deliver exceptional quality of experience in an unparalleled setting. Our goal is to offer each artist and each patron a unique experience, showcasing the highest quality and diversity of artistry with an unmatched, beautiful seashore backdrop. The Festival will take place on the Recreation Fields at 80th Street directly across from the beach.
Stone Harbor is also proud to welcome some of our finest local vendors of our award winning businesses from the Stone Harbor Farmer’s Market in The Festival as well. The weekly Farmer’s Market is held every Sunday 8:00am-12:30pm at the Water Tower Plaza on Second Avenue. Adding to the excitement of this year’s festival, we have live demonstrations by the blacksmith from Historic Cold Spring Village and flame-worker from Studio del Vetro; children’s activities with Glazed Over Studios, Artist on the Rocks, Hands on History with Mary May; Live music all weekend; food court and Beer & Wine Garden sponsored by the Stone Harbor Chamber of Commerce.
Admission is free to The Festival. ‘Perks’ from the Stone Harbor business district are available as well. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of our complimentary shuttle service with seven designated stops around Stone Harbor and Avalon. For the location of shuttle stops or for more information about participating exhibitors, please visit www.shacfest.com.