Mayfaire by the Lake in Lakeland MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND

MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2011
Saturday, May 7, 2011 — 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Sunday, May 8, 2011 — 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • Events, MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake

May 7 & 8, 2011
9:00am – 4:00pm
FREE Admission!
ARTISTS! Get the Mayfaire 2011 application here!
Begun as a crafts fair on the lawn of the Lakeland Public Library, MIDFLORIDA Mayfaire by-the-Lake has grown into one of Florida’s premier outdoor art festivals. Held on Mother’s Day weekend each year, Mayfaire is located on the shores of beautiful Lake Morton in downtown Lakeland, Florida. Mayfaire is one of the largest and oldest outdoor art festivals in Central Florida. Come see why it has such a great reputation!

•Over 180 artists: With so many to choose from, you’re sure to find one you love! From jewelers, to clay artists, to painters; landscapes and wildlife to pure abstraction, any artistic taste will be satisfied.
•Free parking and shuttle service: Free parking at Florida Southern College on the corner of Johnson and McDonald. A free shuttle will run between the parking lot and the festival.
•MayFerrys: Free shuttles will run around Lake Morton and up to the Museum during the festival.
•Food and beverage vendors: A wide variety of great edibles are available for purchase including smoothies, funnel cakes, shaved ice and MORE! Vendors should contact the concessions company, Seivers Concessions at seiversconcessions@yahoo.com.

•Live entertainment: Local musicians, dance companies, and VSA arts of Florida perform on stage on the shady front lawn of Lakeland Public Library throughout the weekend.
•Hands-on Children’s Art Tent and Kids Zone: Located in the Museum’s parking lot, this part of Mayfaire will include several FREE art activities designed for participation by children of ALL abilities, as well as bounce houses and a rock climbing wall. (There will be a small fee to play on the bounce houses and rock wall). Volunteers are always needed for this happy area. See hands below.
Mayfaire Saturday Night/Festival of Arts & Athletes
Saturday, May 7 | 5-11pm
Cost: FREE to everyone!
Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for a free party on the shores of Lake Mirror, just two blocks north of Lake Morton. This event includes fireworks and the Mayfaire Classic 5k Race. (For more information about the race, contact Lakeland Runners Club.) Food vendors will be available on site, or you can pack your own and have an evening picnic!

Volunteers are always needed. To volunteer for Mayfaire, call 863-688-7743 ext. 237.

Volunteer in the Mayfaire Children’s Art Tent
Get your volunteer form here!

Your loving hearts and helping hands are needed in the Children’s Art Tent. Join us as we combine efforts with VSA Arts to provide a variety of hands-on art activities for elementary age children. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete form (linked above) and return to the Museum or email it to Ellen Chastain at EChastain@PolkMuseumofArt.org by April 29. If you have questions, please call Ellen at 863.688.5423.

Questions?
Call 863-688-7743 ext. 237
Email Mayfaire@PolkMuseumofArt.org

Mayfaire by-the-Lake 2011 Sponsors:
Title Sponsor:

Premier Sponsors:

Children’s Art Tent Sponsors:

Supporting Sponsor:

Additional Support By:
Polk County School Board, VSA Arts of Florida – Polk County