From the monthly archives:

December 2009

ALABAMA ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL APRIL 2010

TREASURES OF THE ISLE BIG TREASURE HUNT – ARTS AND CRAFTS FESTIVAL IN ORANGE BEACH, AL – CALLING ALL ARTISTS AND CRAFT SELLERS!!!

Alabama Arts and Crafts Festivals April 2010

Alabama Arts and Crafts Festivals April 2010

The Mardi Gras Krewe Treasures of the Isle will hold the second annual Arts and Crafts Festival and Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 9 a.m. till 5 p.m. at the Orange Beach Sportsplex on Canal Road. Admission is free to the public.

It’s a great event to attract families from all over the Alabama Gulf Coast and the Florida panhandle.

In addition to local buyers it’s a busy “visitors” time in Orange Beach with a number of springtime events on the calendar including many Alabama schools Spring Break, The USS Alabama Crewman’s Reunion, Mullet Man Triathlon at FloraBama, Mobile Rose Society annual rose show, and the Confederate Garrison Living History at Fort Morgan.

Treasure Hunt - Treasures of the Isle - Alabama Crafts Festival
Treasure Hunt – Treasures of the Isle – Alabama Crafts Festival

The Alabama Gulf Coast also offers a wide range of year round activities to vacationers.  These include beautiful beaches, the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo, the Blue Angels, Dolphin Cruises, great Charter Boat Fishing, and some of the Gulf Coast best golf courses.  Our Springtime Arts and Craft Festival is perfectly scheduled to bring in the buying public!

The Orange Beach Sportsplex offers a great venue with over 2 acres of flat, grassy space for patrons and booths.  It also offers a large concessions building for preparation and sale of food and drink—ideal to keep shoppers on-site for hours as they enjoy the pleasure of springtime on the Gulf Coast!

Orange Beach Sportsplex Concession Area

Orange Beach Sportsplex Concession Area

The Orange Beach Sportsplex is conveniently located for easy access with a large paved parking lot which can accommodate your self-contained RVs.  There are also a variety of motels and hotels within a five mile radius and some of the Gulf Coast’s best restaurants.

See the location and directions on this map.

Orange Beach Sportsplex Location

Orange Beach Sportsplex Location

View Larger Map to get directions from your location

Lots of food and fun for the whole family is being planned.  Food booths will be available and include German sausages, corn dogs, nachos and fresh strawberry shortcakes.  In addition, the festival will feature a community yard sale with a wide variety of “treasures from the attic.”  Proceeds from the festival will benefit local charities along the Eastern Shore.

Individuals interested in displaying and selling art, crafts, and yard sale items or other commercial items are invited to submit an application.

Click for Vendor Application – Questions about the festival or the application can be directed to Philip Baker at 251-981-7604 or pcbaker@gulftel.com.

Restaurants in Orange Beach be sure to check out Cosmos, Ginny Lane, Vilaggio’s, Wolf Bay Lodge, Gino’s Fresh Catch, Tip Seas.

These motels are close by –Perdido Beach Resort, Escapes to the Shores, Fairfield Inn and Suites, Marriott Orange Beach, Holiday Inn Express Orange Beach, Sleep Inn on the Beach.)

{ 0 comments }

2009 Schedule of Events

December 7, 2009

Member meetings are the second Wednesday of the month.   January meeting will be at Orange Beach Community Center.  Others location is TBD.
Biloxi Bead trip Jan. 16-17
Mardi Gras Ball Jan. 30
Mardi Gras day parades Feb. 16
Treasure Hunt Arts and Craft Fesrival April 17
Derby Party May 1

Read the full article →

Orange Beach Art Center Exhibit – December 2009

December 6, 2009

ORANGE BEACH ART CENTER FEATURES UNIQUE EXHIBIT
The Orange Beach Art Center will have a unique “working” exhibit on display in December. Dress maker/designer, Gloria Bridges, will be creating a Mardi Gras Queen’s Train and King’s Cape for the Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Krewe with the help of other Krewe members. The [...]

Read the full article →

Treasures of the Isle – Mardi Gras in Orange Beach – 2008 – 2009

December 3, 2009

Orange Beach Mardi Gras with the Treasures of the Isle

Read the full article →

Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Krewe King and Queen for 2009-2010

December 1, 2009

TREASURES KREWE ANNOUNCES ROYALTY
The Treasures of the Isle Mardi Gras Krewe is proud to announce their King and Queen for 2009-2010. King Phillip Baker and Queen Anne Mitchell will reign over 2009-2010 events including the Treasures of the Isle Ball, January 30, 2010, and the Parade, Mardi Gras Day, February 16, 2010. [...]

Read the full article →
UA-702078-12