NAPPANEE – Local artists Mark and Deb Rossiter of Warsaw, Phil and Marsha Barkey of Winona Lake and Mike Yazel of Mentone will exhibit at the 49th Annual Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival in Nappanee Aug. 4-7. Sunshine Artists Magazine has rated Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival among the top 200 festivals in the nation and the Eighth Top Traditional Craft Show. In addition, Leisure Group Travel Magazine lists it as one of the Top 50 Outstanding Festivals and Events, and the American Bus Association has selected this art event as one of the Top 100 Events in North America. More than 300 artists and artisans from across the nation converge on the grounds of this historic farm, homesteaded in 1839 by the first Amish pioneers in Indiana and now listed in The National Register of Historic Places. This nationally recognized, juried arts and crafts event also features continuous live entertainment on four stages, children’s activities, craft demonstrations, festival food, beer garden and more. This year’s festival will feature a free Van-Dells rock ’n’ roll concert beginning at 7 p.m. Aug. 5. Festival hours are Aug. 4-6 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Aug. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission price is $7 for adults; $6 for seniors, active military personnel, and youth ages 12-17; and free for children under 12. Parking is free. Amish Acres is on U.S. 6, one mile west of downtown Nappanee. More information on Amish Acres and the 49th annual Arts and Crafts Festival can be obtained online at www.amishacres.com
