Booth spaces are still available for quality artisans to exhibit and sell their original, creative, hand-crafted items at the 16th annual “A Victorian Chautauqua” MAY 17, & 18, 2008 on the lawn of the Howard Steamboat Museum & Mansion. This is a juried show. Artisans are encouraged to demonstrate their creative process when feasible.
Those who wish to participate may request an application by calling 812-283-3728 or download from the website: www.steamboatmuseum.org. First, second and third prizes ($100., $75., & $50.) will be awarded to booths judged on appearance, originality and quality of merchandise.
The theme this year is “Celebrating 50 Golden Years”- in honor of the 50th Anniversary of the opening of the Museum on May 18, 1958.Festival features include: large herb & perennial sale, book signings, food, music, antique vendors, Mansion tours, children’s activities, etc. There is a $3.00 general admission charge to the festival. Children under 12 are free with an adult.
The festival is a fund-raising event for the Museum, a 501 (c) 3 organization dedicated to preserving the history of the Great Steamboat Era and the Howard Mansion. The Howard Steamboat Museum is located at 1101 E. Market St. in Jeffersonville, Indiana, Exit 0, 5 minutes from downtown Louisville. For further information contact: Yvonne B. Knight, 812-283-3728
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