If we could stand on a rooftop and shout praises for the Mountaintop Rotary’s recent Art & Craft Show, we would, but since print reaches a broader audience, let us say that this is no ordinary Art and Craft Show but more of a vibrant street festival.
Luckily for all of us, they are having another two-day festival on August 23 and 24 at Kelsey-Hutchinson Founders Park on Pine Street in Highlands.
Arts and crafts are the stars of this juried show that attracts renowned artists from across the southeast and beyond, but this event is so much more as it buzzes with the energy of a joyous street fair, offering something for all ages.
Live music will fill the air as Nitrograss plays on Saturday and Breeze Cable entertains on Sunday.
Arrive hungry because you will once again be able to buy breakfast and lunch items prepared by Kyle Bryner, owner of Blue Hound Barbeque in Dillard, Georgia, who you might recognize as a recent contestant on Food Network’s BBQ Brawl.
The popular Sip and Stroll will return on Saturday, August 23, from 1:00-6:00 P.M., when wine and beer will be available for purchase. High Country Wine and Provisions will offer a selection of wines, and Western Carolina Brewing and Wine Co, will serve locally crafted beer.
Actors from the PAC Educational Theatre will be performing scenes from their recent production of Matilda. This year, all proceeds from this festival will benefit the PAC Educational Theatre program for youth. Festival goers are reminded that though this is a free event, it is also a serious fundraiser for a non-profit that enriches the lives of our youth, so donations are welcome.
PAC executive director Jeanne Piazza says that “The generous funds raised from the Mountaintop Rotary Arts & Crafts Show will play a vital role in funding our Educational Theatre Program at the PAC. These funds help us offer scholarships so that every student has the chance to take part – no one is ever turned away. Thanks to this support, we can continue to offer meaningful opportunities for young performers to learn, grow, and shine on our stage.”
The kids’ zone is bigger and better than ever, with more activities, games, and the Teddy Bear Hospital, hosted by the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.
For more information on the show, visit highlandsartshow.com or visit their Facebook page for the latest updates.
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