2017 Artisan Fair Arts and Hearts in the Works

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Published on March 10 2017 6:23 am
Last Updated on March 10 2017 6:23 am
Written by Greg Sapp

The 2017 Annual Artisan Fair is just around the corner on May 5 – 6, and committees have been busy planning for the annual event.

Like last year, the Vision 2020 Retail Tourism Committee is hosting an event that will give local not-for-profit and community groups an opportunity to inform community members about their organization and to raise funds for their cause. Whether it is selling items, hosting a raffle, providing information or a kid-friendly activity, the committee hopes groups will join in efforts to promote our community.

Space for this event is FREE to all not-for-profit organizations.

The not-for-profit portion of the event will be 5 – 8 p.m. Friday, May 5, on the Effingham County Courthouse Museum lawn in downtown Effingham. The area will be open for groups to set up beginning at 2 p.m. on that Friday.

Other activities that evening include Community Support Systems’ Art Auction, wine and beer tasting, artist soft opening, and a local food fair, among other activities.

If you would like further information, please contact Jodi Thoele at (217) 342-5305 or by email at thoelej@ci.effingham.il.us.  Deadline to participate is April 19.