Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, November 11-13, 10 am-5 pm
Each year, the Chamber of Commerce hosts the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, part of a series of events that introduce hundreds of thousands of people to Arizona’s best kept secret, Fountain Hills. With nearly 500 booths of artisans and craftsmen from all over the United States, a tasty offering of food ranging from organic to “carnival carbs” by gourmet restaurants and local service clubs plus live music by such artists as Esteban and others, the show has become one of Arizona’s favorites!
Some of our favorite clients enjoying the fair: Deb Alexander and Colleen Weborg, both of Nebraska
The Fountain Festival is always a great way to get your Christmas Shopping done! You’ll find original works of art in every price range, hand crafted clothing and hats, knick knacks, yard art, furniture and more. As a Realtor, I often go into homes that are exquisitely decorated and appointed with pieces gained through years of festival shopping. It’s part of what makes Fountain Hills so special!
This year the event coincides on Veterans Day, which the community supports in a BIG WAY with a ceremony at the beautiful Veteran’s Memorial at 9:00 am and then later a larger celebration that includes thousands of local residents in their red shirts, an F-16 Flyover, music, presentations and more. For more informaiton, check out Veterans Day Celebration.
First Love by Carol Cunningham, located at Fountain Park
Visitors to the community will also see a vast collection of public art–nearly 100 signficant pieces! Just this week, the National League of Cities and Towns chose to bring two large buses of mayors, council people and town staffers to Fountain Hills to study the community’s nationally admired efforts at volunteerism, public art, public spaces and community pride.
To learn more about Fountain HIlls, visit the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, located at 16837 E. Palisades Blvd Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 837-1654. They work hard to promote local business and introduce new visitors to the community. Be sure to log onto their website. Throughout the year, they host a number of events and promotions, including the upcoming Thanksgiving Day Parade at 9:00 am, Thanksgiving Morning. In the spring, another nationally recognized art show, The Great Fair, will again come to the Avenue of the Fountains.
If you visit the Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts, be sure to also stop by Sonoran Lifestyle Real Estate at 16824 E. Avenue of the Fountains. We’ll have hot popcorn and lots of information about the local community and real estate. For a real treat, check out www.150Ways.com and you’ll get live links to 150 events and venues all around the area that you can explore, visit and enjoy. Or, just give us a call at 480-816-5557.
Fountain Hills’ peaceful Veterans Memorial Plaza is the setting for our annual Veteran’s Day tribute. The plaza is a wonderful illustration how vision and dedication bring wonderful public-private projects to fruition.
Honoring all branches of the Armed Services, the commemorative plaques by local sculptor and Navy veteran Carlos Hadaway offer thanks and recognition of those who have served our county. Overlooking the lake and mountains, it is a peaceful place of contemplation and remembrance. Hadaway’s tribute to the men who served on the USS Arizona and his loving rendition of Bob Hope’s long service are worth a visit in themselves.
This year’s Veteran’s Day ceremony will take place on Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at 11.00 a.m. Several local Veterans organizations will participate in the Parading and Posting of the Colors followed by a tribute message from Keynote speaker SS Jason Bedore, U.S. Army, retired.
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