“Supporting community events is a part of who we are and is a way of giving back to the people who make us #1. We got involved with Francisco's Farm because we felt it was one of the finest arts festivals anywhere in the country. It fits our viewer profile and we want to support the arts, celebrate social, cultural, and artistic life.”
Mary West - General Sales Manager
WLEX TV |
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“My husband and I did go to the fair and once again thought it was great. From my perspective it was well organized and the vendors were excellent. The college provides a wonderful setting and this is a superb collaboration for this event. Please keep me advised of upcoming plans as we will continue to support this exceptional festival.”
Gail Bennett - Marketing & Development Director
WUKY-FM |
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“For one weekend in June, art lovers and summer festival-goers gather at Francisco's Farm Arts Festival in Midway, Kentucky, to view and purchase wonderful works of art. The Herald-Leader supports events that celebrate community and that bring people together from around the state. Francisco's Farm continues to make a name for itself as a festival that’s not to be missed.”
Steve Medley - Promotion Coordinator
Lexington Herald-Leader
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BluegrassMoms.com sponsored our Children's Art Activities |
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“Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival has grown and developed into a first class event. It is professionally organized and operated and is appreciated by both
the exhibitors and guests. The festival is situated on the beautiful and spacious Midway College campus which creates the perfect backdrop for the juried artists to display their talents. I have been to both the St. James Art Festival in Louisville and the Berea Art Festival, and Francisco’s Farm complements those successful events. It is positioned to grow in attendance and stature
in the years to come.”
- Dave Sheurich - General Manager
Woodford Reserve Distillery
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Image by award-winning Kentucky photographer Bill Straus |
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"Francisco's Farm has fast become the premiere
art and craft event of the Bluegrass,
bringing us exciting new ways
of looking at the world
through artists' eyes."
- Lois Mateus, Senior Vice President -
Corporate Communications and Services - Brown-Forman
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Woodford Reserve
by Brown-Forman sponsored
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Francisco's Gallery ~
The Artistic Wealth
of Woodford County
You'll find a selection of this Showcase at the
Kentucky State Fair, through August 24th
Visit the Woodford County Tourism Booth in the
Pride of the Counties Exhibit Hall
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“Nancy Barron & Associates has proudly sponsored Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival since the beginning. We have seen the quality of artwork increase every year, and believe this high caliber event deserves our patronage as well as our financial support. As a brokerage with a unique team concept, we appreciate the effort this young arts festival has made to value and include the entire community in its development.”
Nancy Barron – CEO
Nancy Barron & Associates
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We're going 'green', thanks to our Art Tote Sponsor,
Nancy Barron & Associates, who has
generously supported this Festival
every year.
Purchase a natural organic cotton tote
with this year's Festival Artwork,
Kick the Plastic Bag Habit, and
be pART of the Solution!
Art Totes (and T-shirts) are still available
in Midway at
Damselfly Gallery and the
Historic Midway Museum Store
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The motto of United Bank, sponsor of our 2008 Music Stage, is “United with Woodford County”, and they truly support this community in its every endeavor. Originally the Citizens Bank of Midway, United has also supported this festival from the very beginning. |
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Our 2008 Artist Awards were made possible
through the generous support of
Anne E. Bolton and Citi Smith Barney
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“An investment in Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival is an acknowledgment of the tremendous value the arts bring to our communities. This Festival is dedicated to building community through the arts – bringing together a wonderful mix of
fine art and music with outstanding hospitality in an unmatched venue.
We are delighted to lend our support to this award-winning event.”
- Anne E. Bolton - Second Vice President - Wealth Management
Citi Smith Barney
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New to the Festival in 2008 - an exhibition of Art by students in the University of Kentucky College of Art,
thanks to the generous support of Chase Bank |
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“What a well organized, beautiful arts fair!!
Anyone interested in the arts should attend this fair!!”
-Debby Giannini - Assistant Director -
Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea
From statewide honors (Kentucky Tourism Council’s ‘Top Ten Festivals and Events’ for the summer - third year),
to regional (Southeast Tourism Society’s ‘Top 20 Events for June – second year),
to national (AmericanStyle Magazine’s ‘Top Ten Art Fairs & Festivals – second year), the event continues to receive accolades.
Learn about our Awards
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To learn more about the UnCommon Wealth of Art in Kentucky, visit the sites below
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