Name:
Ballhyhoo Festival
Date:
March 7, 2020 - March 8, 2020
Website:
http://www.ballyhoofestival.org
Event Description:
Kick off festival season with the Ballyhoo Festival! This exciting event is unique in its focus on fine art, combined with cultural exchange, and, the fun-loving spirit of residents of Coastal Alabama! The Ballyhoo Festival is scheduled for March 7 and 8 at the Gulf State Park, 20115 Al. Hwy 135 in Gulf Shores, just across from the Gulf of Mexico. The Festival will celebrate its sixth year in 2020. On Saturday, March 7, the Festival hours are 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and will feature over 80 fine artists. In addition, the Poarch Cree Indians will provide cultural exchange with historical narrative and original tribal in ceremonial regalia. On Sunday, March 8, from 11:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., in addition to the fine arts, there will be an Early Americana cultural exchange featuring a Fiddle/Banjo Competition, in partnership with Florabama and the Frank Brown International Songwriters Festival. There is no admission fee and only $2.00 for shuttle transportation to and from the Gulf State Pavilion. Visit www.ballyhoofestival.org or email ballyhoofestival@gmail.com for additional information. The Ballyhoo Festival is an event of the Gulf Coast Arts Alliance, a non-profit organization with office and Gallery at 225 E 24th Avenue in the Waterway Village of Gulf Shores, Al.
