Artfest 2009
May 24
, 2009
Artfest is one of the premier Fine Arts shows & festivals in the nation, integrating fine art, kids arts, music, performing arts, artists demonstrations and fun for everyone. Over 200 artists will showcase fine art for every taste, fancy or budget, including paintings, sculptures, wood working, iron works, jewelry and much, much more . There will also be a Live Music Stage featuring local & regional musicians and a Cultural Arts Stage featuring artists demonstrations by Artfest artists and performances by cultural arts organizations from all over the Metroplex . The Tom Thumb Artfest for Kids area will return as well.
Advance Discount Tickets will be available at Dallas/Ft.Worth Tom Thumb stores for general admission, the WineStroll Preview Party and weekend passes beginning May 2nd . Children 6 & under are admitted free.
Artfest is produced by The 500 Inc., a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization whose purpose is to raise vital financial, volunteer and training support for the Dallas arts community. Proceeds from Artfest benefit cultural arts organizations in Dallas.
General admission is $6 per day for adults; children under 6 are free. Tickets will be available on event days at the festival. Advance discount tickets can be purchased at Dallas/Ft.Worth Tom Thumb stores beginning May 2. Advance tickets for general admission tickets are $5.
Places to eat:
Drink Specials:
- The Amsterdam Bar: 12:30 pm - 7 pm: $1 off all drafts & wells, $6 Stout (quarts)
- The Meridian Room: 12 pm - 3 pm: $2.50 champagne cocktails, kir royales, mimosas, bellinis, bloody marys, greyhounds, and salty dogs / 12 pm - 2 am: 1/2 off all classic
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