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News • New Mexico • United States • 2012-07-19

41st Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire: November 3 and 4, 2012

The Dona Ana Arts Council has announced that the 41st Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire will take place Saturday, November 3 and Sunday, November 4, 2012. All are invited to feast on turkey legs and libations. Browse through over 150 artist and vendor booths. The Renaissance ArtsFaire transforms Young Park, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, into a magical realm where a medieval sensibility reigns throughout the entire weekend. Featuring the largest juried art show in Southern New Mexico, the 41st Annual Renaissance ArtsFaire offers unique treasures for all.

More than one hundred fifty (150) artists and artisans from throughout the region and across the country will be on hand to sell original, handcrafted items, including jewelry, pottery and ceramics, photographs, leather goods, paintings and drawings, sculpture, toys, musical instruments, textiles and wood. In addition to the artists\' booths, the two-day festival features on-going entertainment on the The Rio Grande Main Stage, The Merry Court of Sherwood Oak, The Middle Eastern Village and The Children\'s Realm. World class wines and Fine Grog are available for tasting or purchasing in the Imperial Libation Garden.

Faire hours are 10am - 5pm on Saturday and 10am - 4pm on Sunday. Gate admissions are $6.00 for adults, children 12 and under are free. Proceeds from the Faire are designated for art programs and other cultural activities in the community - all sponsored by the Doña Ana Arts Council. Additional Faire information may be obtained by contacting The Dona Ana Arts Council at (575) 523-6403, via email infodaac@daarts.org or online at www.las-cruces-arts.org.

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