The Fair is held on Memorial Day Weekend in Kerrville, Texas.  You can find general information about the Fair and details about the 2012 Fair by clicking the links under “Arts & Crafts Fair” above.

2013 Dates and Hours
Friday May 24, 2013: 5pm-9pm
Saturday May 25, 2013: 9am-5pm
Sunday May 26, 2013: 9am-5pm

If you need additional details, please use the contact link above to send us an email.

The application is due December 1, 2012.   You can find some basic details about the application here, but all applications must be received through www.zapplication.org.

We look forward to seeing all of the new artists as well as our returning favorites!

Our musicians for June are The Kinfolk and Bird Dog, two fantastic bands out of New Braunfels.

Come spend this Saturday evening enjoying some fantastic music, food, and beverages. The event and the park are kid-friendly so bring the entire family!

Check us out on Facebook to keep up to date with our monthly music events: www.facebook.com/RiverStarMusicSeries

Details

June 16, 2012
5:00-9:00 (gates open at 4:30)
River Star Arts & Event Park: 4000 Riverside Dr. East
830-896-5711
Burgers, hotdogs, beer, wine, soda, and water available
Bring your own chair
No pets, coolers, or outside food or beverage permitted

Be sure to come out this weekend to support them all!  Details HERE.

2012 Professional Artist Awards

Best in Show: David Busch, Painting

Ceramics
First Place: Kathie & Ed Alonso
Second Place: Don Brimberry

Consumables
First Place: Elly Fleegal

Drawing & Pastels
First Place: Rita Kirkman
Second Place: Sherry Steele

Fiber
First Place: Nazneen Husain
Second Place: Leisa McCord

Glass
First Place: Suely Lohr
Second Place: Kimberly & Richard VanPelt

Graphics & Printmaking
First Place Tie: Wendell Fuqua and Anne Gaines

Jewelry
First Place: Cathy Poquette
Second Place: Fred Stockbauer

Metal
First Place: Larry & Bobbie Hale
Second Place: Rick Pyndus

Mixed Media
First Place: Terrell Powell
Second Place: Steve Hunsicker

Painting
First Place: Todd Abbott Winters
Second Place: Jackie Haliburton

Photography
First Place: Jamie Rood
Second Place: Clark Crenshaw

Sculpture
First Place: Carlos Moseley

Wood
First Place: Brent Freed
Second Place: Jim Keller

2012 Emerging Texas Artist Scholarship Winners
Underwritten by James Avery

2012 Emerging Texas Artist:  Weasun Song, University of North Texas, Ceramics

Runner-Up Emerging Texas Artist:  Lynette Atchley, University of Texas at San Antonio, Ceramics

Special Mention:  Lacy Weyler, Austin Community College, Jewelry
Special Mention:  Cody Clinton, University of North Texas, Ceramics
Special Mention:  Meredith Richey, Baylor University, Painting
Special Mention:  Holly Siggelow, University of North Texas, Ceramics
Special Mention:  Sirandyn Wayne, Austin Community College, Jewelry
Special Mention:  Mitchell Miranda, Baylor University, Sculpture

Fair Hours
Friday May 25 6PM-10PM
Saturday May 26 9AM-6PM
Sunday May 27 9AM-6PM

Tickets can be purchased at the gate.  They are $5/day. Children 12 and under are $1 and infants are free of charge.

The Fair is located at 4000 Riverside Dr. East in Kerrville, Texas.  You can contact the Fair office at 830-896-5711.

Parking is located at the Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center (Ag Barn) OR Flat Rock park/Riverside Drive.

• Daily Fair admission is just $5 and kids under 12 are $1!
• We’ve replaced the Wine & Beer Tasting with a fantastic evening:  the Fair will open on Friday May 25th at 6:00 pm and you’ll have the opportunity to shop, eat, drink at the bar, and listen to some great live music from the Melissa Ludwig Band and Emory Quinn!
• The Fair dates are Friday May 25 from 6-10, Saturday May 26 from 9-6, and Sunday May 27 from 9-6.
• Tickets are available at the gate.
• Have you been looking for amazing demonstrations?  We’ve got you covered!  Demonstrations will be scattered throughout the park–you’ll even be able to get your own hands dirty in some cases!
• 125 of Texas’ finest artists in a variety of categories will be spread through the River Star Arts & Event Park.  Start at the East entrance or the West; it doesn’t matter!  You’ll find incredible work on all ends and shuttles will be available to help you move around the 7 acres.
• The Young Texas Artist K-12 Art Competition pieces will be on prominent display at the East entrance.  Support Texas’ K-12 students and spend some time browsing their efforts.
• The Emerging Texas Artist Scholarship Program, for Texas college students, will have its own tent.  James Avery has generously underwritten this scholarship program and given hundreds of Texas college students the opportunity to pursue their artistic endeavors.  You’ll be certain to find some amazing, creative pieces in this tent!
• As always, parking is free at the Hill Country Youth Exhibit Center or Flat Rock Park.  The Boy Scouts are on hand to direct you to parking and tips are definitely appreciated!

The advertising brochure has been posted here and the artist list will be updated shortly.

It’s just $5 to get in and you can bring in our ad from this week’s Hill Country Community Journal to get $1 off!  This is a family-friendly environment and kids under 12 are free with an adult.  Gates open at 4:30 and music starts at 5:00.

Beer, wine, sodas, and water will be available for purchase, as well as burgers and hotdogs grilled to order by TACEF’s own staff!  This is a bring your own seating event and no outside coolers, beverages, or pets allowed.

We can’t wait to see you out at the River Star Arts & Event Park this weekend!

It’s just $5 to get in and you can bring in our ad from Thursday’s Kerrville Daily Times to get $1 off!  This is a family-friendly environment and kids under 12 are free with an adult.  Gates open at 4:30 and music starts at 5:00.

Beer, wine, sodas, and water will be available for purchase, as well as food by Conchita’s on Main.  This is a bring your own seating event and no outside coolers, beverages, or pets allowed

We’re excited to be bringing an event like this to Kerrville that will support Texas musicians, both emerging and established, as well as benefit our local community.  We can’t wait to see you out at the River Star Arts & Event Park this weekend!

For more details please call 830-896-5711 or email fair@tacef.org.  The River Star Arts & Event Park is located at 4000 Riverside Dr. East in Kerrville.

When planning your events, please remember River Star Arts & Event Park!! Even though it is hot outside, our Pavilion has ceiling fans and a misting system to cool you down. We have seating for up to 300, a stage and plenty of electricity and I can’t forget to mention our big, clean, air-conditioned bathrooms. What a… beautiful venue for any event! Check out rental details at www.theartoftexas.com or call us at 830-896-5711.