Renaissance Artsfaire
Renaissance ArtsFaire 2010 – Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th
Since its inception in 1971, this annual festival has steadily grown and now attracts over 25,000 people to Young Park on the first weekend of November — this year (2010) on Saturday, November 6th and Sunday, November 7th. One of the largest cultural events in Southern New Mexico, this juried art show showcases local and regional artists, crafts-people and entertainers. All proceeds from artist booth fees, food booth fees, non-profit information booth fees and donations at the gates go to support DAAC programs.
Scheduled Entertainment This Year:
To Be Announced in the Spring of 2010
Artist Information: Fine and Performing Arts applications can be found here.
Children’s Realm Booth Information: Local non-profit organizations, public service, church or school groups are eligible to have an activity booth in the Children’s Realm.
Information for Non-Profit Groups who wish to have activity booths in the Children’s Realm can be found here.
Children’s Realm Non-Profit Booth application forms can be found here.
Children’s Realm For-Profit Booth applications forms will be available in the Spring of 2010.
Information for young artists who wish to take part in the Peddler’s Market will be available in the Spring of 2010.
Food Booth Information: All food booths at the Renaissance ArtsFaire are run by or benefit LOCAL non-profit organizations. Local, non-profit, public service, church or school groups can apply.
Food Vendor information can be found here.
Food Vendor application forms can be found here.
Not For Profit Vendors: Local, non-profit, public service, church or school groups can apply.
Not For Profit Vendor information can be found here.
Not For Profit Vendor application forms can be found here.
Host Hotel: Need a place to stay while attending the Renaissance ArtsFaire? The Springhill Suites by Marriott is proud to be the host hotel this year! $79 Standard Suite (One King bed or Two Double beds) Rate does not include 12.44% occupancy tax & a nightly $2.50 city sur-charge. Special rate obtained by calling Hotel Reservations at (575) 541-8887. Guests must indicate that they are with the Renaissance ArtsFaire to receive this special rate. Special rates are based upon availability. The hotel is located at Interstate 10, Exit 140. From Interstate 25, go west to Interstate 10 and take Exit 140. Reservations must be made by October 25, 2010. Check-in Time is 3pm. Check-out time is 12pm.
Hours: The Faire will be open 10am – 5pm on Saturday and 10am – 4pm on Sunday. Gate admission is $5.00 for adults, while children 12 and under are free. Proceeds from the Faire are designated for art programs and other cultural activities in the community – all sponsored by the Doña Ana Arts Council. For health and safety reasons, faire-goers are advised that no pets, except service animals, will be admitted to the Faire.
Location & Directions: Young Park is located one block south of the intersection of Lohman and Walnut Avenues and is easily accessible from both I-25 (Lohman exit) and I-10 (Amador exit). To avoid parking congestion, attendees are encouraged to ride the FREE yellow-bus-shuttles from the Mesilla Valley Mall, to and from the park. Watch for the signs and the big yellow school busses. The shuttle will run every 10 – 15 minutes beginning at 9am each day.
