Artists, Craftsmen From 27 States Return To Amish Acres For 57th Year
July 18, 2019 at 1:09 a.m.
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The festival continues to garner national recognition, according to a news release from Amish Acres.
The festival has risen to the 21st Best Classic and Contemporary festival in America by Sunshine Artist magazine. The event opens Aug. 1 and continues through Aug. 4.
The 2019 roster is filled with distinctive artists and craftsmen from across the nation, the release states.
The Nappanee Countryside Shoppes Pavilion showcases handmade goods representing over 250 cottage industries surrounding Nappanee, many owned by Amish and Mennonite families.
Among the newcomers this year is Jennifer Behm from Volant, Pa., who will be featuring leather totes and bag.
All the way from Los Angeles, Calif., Karen Kennedy will be selling personalized children’s chalkboxes.
Returning for the 25th year, Kevin and Hayley Hostetler from Denver, Ind., will feature appliqued clothing. Michael Gingerich from Riverside, Iowa, will be celebrating his 17th year with the festival to display his handmade puzzles, games and toys.
Area artists include Cynthia Diamond of South Bend who creates quilts and pillows from T-shirts. A Spice Above, Susan and Leonard Filewicz from Bremen, will introduce 23 flavors of gourmet dips. Dawn Velleman, Mishawaka, will display her knit and felted wool products. Representing Kendallville, Suzy and Michael Ivancic will be featuring their handmade walking sticks and canes.
Festival hours are Aug. 1-3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission price is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors and youth ages 12-17; active military personnel and children under age 12 are free. Parking is also free. No pets are allowed on the festival grounds.
Amish Acres is at 1600 W. Market St. (U.S. 6), one mile west of downtown Nappanee. For more information, call 800-800-4942 or visit online at www.amishacres.com.
The festival continues to garner national recognition, according to a news release from Amish Acres.
The festival has risen to the 21st Best Classic and Contemporary festival in America by Sunshine Artist magazine. The event opens Aug. 1 and continues through Aug. 4.
The 2019 roster is filled with distinctive artists and craftsmen from across the nation, the release states.
The Nappanee Countryside Shoppes Pavilion showcases handmade goods representing over 250 cottage industries surrounding Nappanee, many owned by Amish and Mennonite families.
Among the newcomers this year is Jennifer Behm from Volant, Pa., who will be featuring leather totes and bag.
All the way from Los Angeles, Calif., Karen Kennedy will be selling personalized children’s chalkboxes.
Returning for the 25th year, Kevin and Hayley Hostetler from Denver, Ind., will feature appliqued clothing. Michael Gingerich from Riverside, Iowa, will be celebrating his 17th year with the festival to display his handmade puzzles, games and toys.
Area artists include Cynthia Diamond of South Bend who creates quilts and pillows from T-shirts. A Spice Above, Susan and Leonard Filewicz from Bremen, will introduce 23 flavors of gourmet dips. Dawn Velleman, Mishawaka, will display her knit and felted wool products. Representing Kendallville, Suzy and Michael Ivancic will be featuring their handmade walking sticks and canes.
Festival hours are Aug. 1-3, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission price is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors and youth ages 12-17; active military personnel and children under age 12 are free. Parking is also free. No pets are allowed on the festival grounds.
Amish Acres is at 1600 W. Market St. (U.S. 6), one mile west of downtown Nappanee. For more information, call 800-800-4942 or visit online at www.amishacres.com.
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