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2009 Mayfest Arts Fair
Presented by the Downtown Lexington Corporation
A festival celebrating the literary, visual & performing arts.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Join us for the 2009 Mayfest Arts Fair
Saturday May 9, 10am - 6pm
Sunday May 10, 11am - 5pm
Gratz Park, Lexington, Kentucky
Welcome
to Mayfest!
Whether you are a returning guest or vendor, or are discovering Mayfest for the first time, Mayfest has "Something for Everyone." Mayfest is a juried art fair with a focus on a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Included are up to 100 Artist Vendors, Young Artists, Demonstrating Artists and Activity Artists, performances by musicians, dancers, and a full-length play by the Lexington Children's Theatre, strolling performers, an audience-participation, traditional Maypole Dance, food concession vendors, and children's activities including an Astro Jump, pirate ship ride, pony rides, petting zoo and children's crafts.
Date,
Time & Location
2009 Marks the 15th Anniversary of the Mayfest Arts Fair, which is held annually during Mother's Day weekend (the 2nd weekend in May). The 2009 event will be held Saturday, May 9, 10am - 6pm and Sunday May 10, 11am - 5pm.
The festival is held in historic Gratz Park, located in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky. The park sits between The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning (formerly the old Lexington Public Library building) on 2nd Street, and Transylvania University on 3rd Street, in a residential neighborhood located between Broadway Ave. and Upper St.
For information about event parking and for detailed directions to the festival, visit our Mayfest Directions & Parking page.
Cost to Attend
The festival is open to the public and free of admission charge for guests, providing a day of free fun and entertainment for the entire community. There is a fee for all vendors and performing artists to participate.
Vendor Applications
The deadline for 2009 Mayfest Arts Fair applications has passed and applications are now closed.
Each year, applications are accepted in the following areas: Artist Vendors, Young Artists, Demonstration Artists, Food Concession Vendors, Performing Artists, Activity Vendors, Farmer's Market Vendors, Downtown Merchant Vendors and Local Wineries. If you would like to receive an application next year and believe you are not on our permanent Vendor mailing list, send the following information to Laura@downtownlex.com: First and last name, business name, mailing address, phone number, website, email address, product category(ies) and a brief description of your work.
Mayfest Awards
Come see why the 2008 Mayfest was selected as one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for the Month of May 2008 and named 2008 Top Ten Spring Event by the KY Tourism Council!
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available at several different levels and provide an excellent opportunity for exposure to a wide demographic of potential customers for your business. For details about sponsorship eligibility and benefits, please contact Jessica Gies, VP Business Development at 859-425-2595 or Jessica@downtownlex.com.
Be a Friend of
Mayfest!
The DLC would like to invite individuals and families to be a Friend of Mayfest by making a tax-deductible donation to our Foundation. As a Friend of Mayfest your name or family’s name will be included on promotional material which includes: the Friends of Mayfest banner, the Mayfest program and on the DLC’s website. With your generous donation 2009 Mayfest can continue to be a fun-filled and entertaining event for the entire community to enjoy.
Download a Friend of Mayfest donation form.
If you cannot afford to make a cash donation, but would like to help, there are a number of in-kind donation or volunteer opportunities that are just as valuable to us. For more information, contact the Event Coordinator, Laura Farnsworth, at 859-425-2593 or Laura@downtownlex.com.
2009 Event Details
Now available for viewing:
Entertainment and Activities Lineup
Other Questions
For any other questions about the 2009 Mayfest Arts Fair, contact the Downtown Lexington Corporation Event Coordinator, Laura Farnsworth, at 859-425-2593 or Laura@downtownlex.com.
2008 Mayfest Arts Fair Information
To view complete details about last year's event, visit the 2008 Mayfest Arts Fair home page.
2009 Mayfest Arts Fair Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Gold Level Sponsors
Silver Level Sponsors
Carriage Ride Sponsors
Supporting Sponsors
Downtown
Lexington Corporation’s mission is to promote Downtown as a unique
and
vibrant place in
Lexington
for business, residential life and entertainment.
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