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Fountain Square Arts Festival
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Saturday/Sunday, June 26-27, 2010 |
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Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. | Sunday: 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Location: |
Downtown Evanston | Illinois |
| Beneficiary: |
Evanston Chamber of Commerce |
For three decades, Fountain Square Art Festival has won acclaim as one of the most prestigious art festivals in the Midwest. With more than 225 artists, it's the largest and oldest juried fine arts fair on Chicago's North Shore. The festival is located on six city blocks in downtown Evanston with the fest's eponymous "Fountain Square" sculpture garden serving as its focal point. This urban setting creates the perfect ambience and embodies the word "sophistication" with an audience of more than 50,000 discerning, upscale art aficionados and collectors.
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Entertainment & Attractions
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Besides the main attraction of world-class art, the Fountain Square Arts Festival offers a vast array of entertainment. A main music stage features continuous live jazz. In addition, the festival boasts a vast assortment of the area's best food and children's art tent offering art lessons and projects for kids!
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Saturday
Noon - Craig Brenner
3:00 p.m. - Done Deal
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Sunday
Noon - The Flat Cats
3:00 p.m. - BMR4
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Special Hotel Discount for Fountain Square Artists/Vendors!
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The Hilton Garden Inn Chicago North Shore/Evanston, located at 1818 Maple, is offering special discounted room rates for artists and other vendors at this year's Fountain Square Art Festival that's being held the weekend of June 26-27 in downtown Evanston.
Individuals or groups can book rooms for $129 for a king bedroom (single or double occupancy) or $139 for a room with two double beds (single or double occupancy). The occupancy tax is an additional 13.5%.
To make reservations at these special rates, call 1-877-STAY HGI or 1-800-HILTONS. Or call the hotel direct at 1-847-475-6400. Request the "Fountain Square Art Festival" rate. For those who wish to make their reservations online, go to www.evanston.hgi.com and enter their information. To receive the special discount rates, use Group Code "FSA" when prompted.
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Marketing & Sponsorship Opportunities
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Looking to connect with active consumers at this event? For pricing and a customized benefits package, please contact Special Events Management at 773.584.6650.
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Still have questions regarding event logistics? Please contact
Kristin Barbour at 773-584-6674.
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Click here for more information and applications on how to exhibit at this event and others. If you have additional questions, please contact Susan Malen or at 773.584.6642.
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