24th Bethel Art Fair - July 6, 2013

70 Fine Artists and Artisans featured on the historic Bethel Common with a full day of live entertainment and fine local fare:

10AM       Circus Ole Giant Puppets
11AM       Jazz Piano with Tom Zicarellii
12PM        Art Fair Artist Winners Announced
               Blue Grass with Abby Goldberg & Amalia Segiel
1PM         Harpist Conni St. Pierre
2PM         Just Us two
3PM        Brad Hooper
3PM    “Through the Ages” Auto Parade
4-6PM    “Through the Ages” Auto Showd with Ribbon Winners
6-8PM    “Ten Decades of Western Maine Fashions” Bethel Inn Conference Center

 

Weekend of Culture

Accepting entries for a 50-car parade & Show, July 6 at 3 PM. FOR CAR SHOW APPLICATION CLICK HERE

Parade will go the length of Maine Street ending with cars parking around the Bethel Common for the auto show where the 24th Annual Bethel Art Fair will be taking place.

Any vehicle representing any period between 1913 and 2013 in show condition which has been,modified, restored or preserved original condition can apply. A total of 9 Ribbons will be awarded. 5 will go to entries representing 1913-1933; 1933-1953;1953-1973.; 1973- 1993; 1993-2013. 3 $50 Ribbons will be awarded to: Best Original, BestModified, Best Restored. A $100 Sponsor’s choice ribbon will also be awarded.

Weekend Schedule of Events

July 4

  • Annual Community Picnic, Bethel Historical Society, 12PM
  • Lawn Dance at the Bethel Inn Resort Tarvern, 8PM


July 5     

  • Art Walk, Jo Baker Reception at Owen Gallery, Gould Academy and
  • The 9th Annual Shy, Novice & Closeted Art Soiree, High Street, 5-8PM
  • Music Without Borders: Intl Piano Series, Gould Academy, Church St., 7 PM


July 6     

  • Bethel Art Fair on the Common 9-4PM
  • Artistic Endeavors Open House 171 Main St., featuring works of Mary Isham, 1:30-4:30PM
  • The 9th Annual Shy, Novice & Closeted Art Show, High St, 9-4PM
  • Bethel Historical Society: Art Opening "Pictures Serene and Sublime: Traditional White Mountain Art Recaptured, July 6-Aug. 31, 9-4PM
  • Jo Baker Exhibit at the Owen Gallery, High St. Gould Academy, 10AM-3PM
  • Antique Car Parade up Main Street and around Bethel Common, 3PM
  • Antique Car Exhibit, 4-6 PM around Inn and on lawn, Award Ribbon winners on display
  • 100 Years of Bethel Inn Fashions, Bethel Inn Conference Center, 6-8 PM $15 (Proceeds to benefit 501(c) 3 nonprofit Mahoosuc Arts Council)
  • Music Without Borders: Intl Piano Series, Gould Academy, Church St., 7 PM
  • Fireworks and live music, Bethel Inn Resort, 9 PM
      For detailed Bethel Inn 100th Anniversary Celebration call 207-890-6386.