Dates & Times:Sept. 10, 10a.m.–6p.m. Sept. 11, 10a.m.–6p.m.
Sept. 12, 10a.m.–7:30p.m.; Sept. 13, 10a.m.-6p.m.
Location: Special Events Meadow at Stone Mountain Park
Price: Free; vehicle entry into the park is $10 for one-day permit
After 41 years of arts and crafts, Stone Mountain Park’s Yellow Daisy Festival is still among the top in its game. The festival has grown to become one of the most prestigious venues for crafters and has been consistently voted one of the top arts and crafts shows by Sunshine Artist Magazine’s Annual “200 Best” survey. This year’s show will be held September 10, 11, 12 and 13 at Stone Mountain Park.
The Yellow Daisy Festival includes over 500 crafters and artists from all over the United States. These top artisans display their hand-made work, in categories such as Pottery, Fabric, Painting, Jewelry, Sculpture, Dolls, Photography, Fine Arts & Crafts and Traditional Arts & Crafts.
The annual event draws an estimated 200,000 shopping enthusiasts out to the four day event. In addition to the unique arts and crafts, the festival offers free entertainment and an assortment of festival foods to meet a variety of tastes. The Children’s Corner provides a stage featuring the Backyard Circus Show, where the kids are the stars of the circus. The Children’s Corner also includes a 40’ inflatable obstacle course, 40’ coloring mural, face painting and Fair Hair (a fun and funky hairdo vendor). The Men’s Den is a great venue for the gentlemen coming to the event that don’t want to miss the big game. The Men’s Den is outfitted with recliners and big screen TVs showing fall football.
Vikki Mancil Weigel was chosen as this year’s featured artist. Her original design “The Daisy” is featured on the festival’s promotional items. These items are for sale only during the festival. Vikki Mancil Weigel, a self taught artist, is a spontaneous painter who draws from her intuition. She is recognized for her brilliant color palette and charming childlike spirit. Vikki's subjects include very personal childhood memories, whimsical "fantasy" characters, quirky animals and wildly patterned florals. A lot of her work speaks to the sisterhood of women and to the innocence of children inspired by her daughter Versailles.
Become part of the art! Art Patrons, be sure to stop by the Buick LaCrosse 3D art experience located at the main entrance of the Yellow Daisy Festival. While you’re there, visit the Buick Interactive display and share your thoughts on the all new 2010 Buick LaCrosse on our Interactive Billboard. Shoppers will even receive a reusable shopping bag for the day. Other event sponsors include 104.7 The FISH, Coca-Cola, Kroger, Comcast and John Deere.
Stone Mountain Park is listed in Frommer’s 500 Places to Visit with Your Kids Before They Grow Up and cited by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of “35 Natural Wonders in Georgia You Must See…” Stone Mountain Park is located just 16 miles east of downtown Atlanta. To get to the park, take I-285 to exit 39B, Highway 78 East. Stone Mountain Park is exit #8 on Highway 78. More information on Stone Mountain Park attractions including hours of operation, is available at stonemountainpark.com or at 770-498-5690.
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