ABOUT US

The idea for The ABC Directory began in October of 1989 when I went to my first art & craft event just a few miles down the road from my home in Maryville, TN. My son, Evans wasn't quite 3 years old, but he immediately took a liking to the atmosphere given off by this event. The paintings, the toys, the foods. He was in heaven. I thought to myself, what a great way for a child to learn - to pique his interest in the arts. Right then and there, I wanted to experience more of these types of events. At that time, few vendors knew of a source, so I decided I would gather information. In March of 1993, the first publication was born, and the information keeps getting together up to this day.

Evans, my little boy, is now 21 and heading into manhood and now there is Chance, who at age 6 is ready to follow in his older brother's footsteps.

ABC is beginning its 16th year and the promise is the same, and that promise is - We will do our best to make ABC THE Directory for Art & Craft Events that you can depend on for accuracy and value.

What's in the book?

• • Detailed listings for Art & Craft events across the country!

• • Craft supply resources, including suppliers and other professional resources!

  • Merchant listings for tents, Merchant Accounts, Insurance and many other services

  • Lists Admission Costs, attendance rates—ALL of the "insider details"!

  • Detailed listings separated by month, with a handy state by state index!

  • Hundreds of photos of event venues!

• • Information on promoters, clubs, brick-and-mortar malls, shops, trade shows & more!