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4TH ANNUAL UNDER THE BIG SKY FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL

 The Under the Big Sky Fine Arts and Crafts Festival is fast becoming one of the best fine art and craft fairs in the Northwest. The 4th annual festival features a unique variety of local, regional, and national artists and craftsmen. Set in the heart of Missoula 5 valleys, the festival is held each Fathers Day weekend at the Missoula County Fairgrounds. The booths are located in the Big Sky Pavlion, a covered arena that is open on two sides with a concrete floor. A very high traffic area with easy access and plenty of customer parking. Hospitality for attending vendors is unmatched.
THE UNDER THE BIG SKY FINE ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL FEATURES: Easy load in and load out with helpers on Thusday afternoon from 12 to 6 pm or Friday morning before 11 am.
 
VENDOR HOSPITALITY AREA WITH WATER AND FRESH FRUIT FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNINGS
  
SECURED PARKING AREA FOR ALL VEHICLES AND TRAILERS
 
ON SITE RV AND CAMPING AREAS
 
INDOOR RESTROOMS
 
24 HOUR SECURITY
 
COMPLIMENTARY VENDOR BREAKFAST SUNDAY THE 17TH AT 8:30 IN THE BIG SKY PAVILION
 
FOOD COURT WITH FOUR OUTSTANDING CHOICES TO CHOOSE FROM
 
A JURIED SHOW OPEN ONLY TO SELECT FINE ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS THAT ARE PRESENT DURING THE ENTIRE EVENT
 
BEER AND WINE GARDEN
 
 KIDS ACTIVITIES WITH A FUN ZONE PLAY AREA
 
A PET FRIENDLY FESTIVAL. THEY ARE WELCOME IN YOUR BOOTH AREA . PLEASE KEEP THEM UNDER CONTROL.
 
A SAFE, CLEAN, SECURE  ENVIRONMENT TO SHOW AND SELL YOUR ORIGINAL WORK
 
 
   
 
WE HOPE TO SEE YOU
UNDER THE BIG SKY THIS JUNE
 
  
An appication fee of $20.00 must be included with any request for booth space at the summer festival. Incomplete applications will be returned. Upon acceptance you will be invoiced. Thanks, Jim
 
 
  
 The management does not allow any type of projectile launchers, blow guns, rubber band guns, bow and arrow sets, commercial, kit, or buy/sell items to be present or sold at any of our festivals.
  

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                  
 
 
 
 
             
    
We expect a VERY large customer turnout to enjoy three full days of fine arts, crafts, and family fun!
2012 DATES SUMMER FESTIVAL
JUNE 15TH  (Friday)  
11:00 am – 7:00 pm

JUNE 16TH (Saturday)
10:00 am – 6:00 pm

JUNE 17TH (Sunday)
10:00 am- 4:00 pm

The Missoula County Fairgrounds is located at
1101 South Avenue West
Missoula, Montana 59801
 


Artist Faire
Fine arts, ceramics, photography, glassware, jewelry, fabric, candles, wood, stone, childrens toys, and more make up the region’s premiere event with 76 booths of exquisitely hand-crafted fine art and craft items from artisans nationwide.

 
                          
SECURITY WILL BE PROVIDED 24 HRS DAILY BEGINNING THURSDAY JUNE 14TH AT 6 PM UNTIL SUNDAY JUNE 17TH AT 4 PM
 
SUCCESSFUL REGIONAL ADVERTISING  FEATURING  T.V.,RADIO, NEWSPAPER, WEBSITE, DIRECT MAIL,
MISSOULA INDEPENDENT, AND LIVELY TIMES

2012 Food Court:   
 
POLKA DOT PATTIES. MINDY BOWMAN & KARIN BRIER
                                           MISSOULA, MONTANA
BURGERS,WRAPS, SLIDERS, FISH & CHIPS, FOOT LONG CHILI CHEESE DOGS, NACHOS, DEEP FRIED TWINKIES..