39th Annual Hungry Mother Festival

Parking Fees: $6.00 per vehicle per day

$9.00 Weekend Pass for July 20-22, 2012

 
The Art League of Marion pays the State of Virginia for each parking pass that is forwarded to Exhibitors prior to the Festival. We do not cheat the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, and we do not condone such conduct from our exhibitors or from our guests. Please do not do this. We are allowed the use of this beautiful setting for our Festival, and we do not want to jeopardize our relationship with the Park.

The Art League of Marion invites you to attend a weekend of arts, crafts, entertainment and food. The 38th annual Hungry Mother Festival will be held July 20-22, 2012, at Hungry Mother State Park, U. S. Highway 16 North, Marion, Virginia, from 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Sunday.

The lake at beautiful Hungry Mother State Park is the setting for over 100 arts and crafts exhibits including baskets, decorative wood, pottery, jewelry, candles, fine art, soaps, stained glass, and much more.

A Living History encampment where local re-enactors will demonstrate life in a Civil War camp will be presented along with skirmishes by this group.

A wonderful array of food will be available this year with something for everyone including meals, light snacks, or just drinks.

Parking fees are $6.00 per vehicle, or you may purchase a special three-day weekend pass for $9.00 which is good for the entire Festival.

The Art League of Marion uses 100% of the jury fees and a percentage of the booth fees collected from exhibitors to provide scholarships to deserving Smyth County students who are continuing their education in art, music, and theater. We are proud to have supported these students in the pursuit of their higher education. In addition to the scholarship program, the Art League sponsors an annual high school art show and a variety of art programs.

The 39th annual Hungry Mother Festival is presented by the Art League of Marion in cooperation with the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Contact Candy Whitt, Festival Chairman, at (276) 783-2901, for additional information, or via email: billwhitt@embarqmail.com