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presents Francisco's Farm Arts Festival 2010
June 26 & 27 ~ Saturday 10-6, Sunday 10-5


AmericanStyle Top 10 Art Fair
American Style Magazine offers artists and art collectors the opportunity to vote for their top three favorite Art Fairs and Festivals in the United States.

Francisco's Farm was voted into the 'Top Ten' - in 2007, 2008, 2009, AND 2010.
Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 Event
The best events across the Southeast
compete to receive the Southeast Tourism Society's prestigious 'Top 20 Events' designation. Francisco's Farm Arts Festival at Midway College was designated a
'Top 20 Event' for June in 2007, 2008, AND 2010.


The primary focus of the Francisco's Farm Arts Festival is the outdoor exhibition of juried fine art and fine craft, giving our audience the opportunity to meet the artists as well as purchase their art.

The City of Midway is charming and a geographically well-centered location for this fine art show.  Midway College campus provides the perfect venue, with a beautiful, tree-shaded central core, adequate and close parking for visitors, and an atmosphere of prestige.

Read what our Sponsors have to say -

“PNC is very pleased to join Francisco’s Farm Art Festival at Midway College as Title Sponsor for 2010. This festival is a wonderful local cultural event, and without a doubt, going to continue to grow and impact Midway and its surrounding communities in big ways for years to come.”

Harry Richart - Regional President, Central Kentucky

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to benefit
Francisco's Farm Arts!
Vehicle Donation
Francisco's Farm Arts Festival
is produced by
Midway Renaissance, Inc.


"National City/PNC has been the proud title sponsor for 4 years
and has enjoyed working along with an event that has grown in attendance,
reaches far into the community and sheds a light on arts in the area. 
Every year we look forward to promoting
such a well organized and delightful event to our employees and customers."

Yajaira Aich
Assistant Vice President - Client and Community Relations Manager

National City - PNC  - CoBrand


“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

“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
Our Radio Partner
WUKY-FM


“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

Our Newspaper Partner

LexingtonHeraldLeader

Lexington Herald Leader

BluegrassMoms

“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


View of Campus with Festival Visitors
Image by award-winning Kentucky photographer Bill Straus

Woodford Reserve by Brown Forman

"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, Former Senior Vice President - now retired
Corporate Communications and Services - Brown-Forman

Woodford Reserve by Brown-Forman sponsored
~ Francisco's Gallery 2009
~
The Artistic Wealth of Woodford County


Nancy Barron & Associates

“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

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 our Festival Artwork,
Kick the Plastic Bag Habit, and
be pART of the Solution!

This year Nancy's generosity is allowing us to go even greener - instead of purchasing dozens of cases of bottled water we'll be supplying BPA-free, reusable water bottles to our artists and volunteers. We'll fill them all weekend from our mobile water wagons, and spread the word on how folks can Kick the Bottled Water Habit.


The sponsor of our 2009 Music Stage, United Bank's new motto is “U is Everywhere”, but they started right here in Midway. Originally chartered in 1880, United has also supported our community and this festival from the very beginning.


“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 - four years),
to regional (Southeast Tourism Society’s ‘Top 20 Events for June – three years),
to national (AmericanStyle Magazine’s ‘Top Ten Art Fairs & Festivals – four years), the event continues to receive accolades
.
Learn about all of our Awards


Please join us in thanking our Special Friends, who spread the word and support this Festival in a hundred ways.
Holly Hill Inn

Wallace Station
Hype
Links to Frankfort
Arts Across Kentucky Magazine - Lexington
Windstream provides our telephone service
Business Directory designed to help Georgetown customers find Georgetown businesses

To learn more about the UnCommon Wealth of Art in Kentucky, visit the sites below

UnBridled Spirit - Link to Kentucky Tourism Kentucky Tourism Council
Tour the Bluegrass Region
Kentucky Festivals & Events Association
Arts Kentucky - YOU Should JOIN! Click here to learn more about Kentucky's wonderful Arts Advocacy Organization