Grand Haven's Signature Summer Art Festival Returns June 29 - 30, 2013

Grand Haven's signature summer art festival returns to Washington Avenue June 29th and 30th. Produced by Howard Alan Events and hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg, this two-day outdoor event features original art by the finest artists in the country with a separate craft market. A Green Market will feature exotic quality flowers, plants and gourmet items.

An Art Giveaway will give an opportunity to win original artwork by a Grand Haven native award winning potter, Brad Patterson. The prize is an Allium imprinted plate paired with a stoneware vase valued at $110.00. Additional information and images of Brad's work can be found on his website, www.bradleygallery.com.

The Chamber of Commerce of Grand Haven, Spring Lake Ferrysburg is also partnering with local merchants to host Family Fun Day, held on Saturday from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, providing free crafts and interactive activities for the younger festival-goers.

Festival sponsor West Michigan Cadillac Dealers will be holding an additional art giveaway during the event. The prize, a limited edition 36" x 40" canvas wrapped print of "Enlightenment" by photographer John Galbo, will be on display at the Cadillac booth. For information about the photographic work of John Galbo visit www.impressionistic.com.

About Howard Alan Events, Ltd.:
Howard Alan Events, a Florida-based company, develops art and craft shows throughout the country. For the past 25 years, Howard Alan Events has produced some of the nation's finest juried art shows, including more than 40 venues each year such as the Beaver Creek Art Festival (Beaver Creek, CO), Chicago Tribune North Michigan Avenue Art Festival (Chicago, IL), and the Las Olas Art Fairs, (Fort Lauderdale, FL). Several shows are ranked in the top 100 art fairs in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine.

For additional information on the 52nd Annual Grand Haven Art Festival and Family Fun Day contact Courtney Geurink at CGeurink@grandhavenchamber.org or 616-842-4910, you may also visit www.artfestival.com. For more information on other Howard Alan Events art and craft shows across the country, call 561-746-6615.

WHAT: 52nd Annual Grand Haven Art Festival & Family Fun Day
WHEN: June 29 - 30, Saturday & Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHERE: 233 Washington Avenue, Grand Haven, Michigan 49417
WHY: To Support the Arts, the Chamber of Commerce Grand Haven, Spring Lake, Ferrysburg & Main Street DDA
ADMISSION: Free