It's not May. Heck, it isn't even warm out. But it IS time to think about the Carolina Folk Art Festival presented by Maddi's Gallery. Our "Call for Artists" is out and the material should be posted on our web-site in a few days. So here are the basics:

The Festival is held at Birkdale Village in Huntersville. Artists set up right along the Village Green in the center of the main street. Most spaces are on the grass and at least 10' x 10', nestled between the trees and lightposts so you do have room to spread out.

The official hours are Saturday May 15 from 10 to 6 and Sunday, May 16 from 11 to 6. Again this year we are planning an Artist Breakfast compliments of Maddi's Southern Bistro before we open on Sunday. If you come in Friday afternoon and set-up it is fine with us if you open for sales.

There is an early-bird booth fee of $195 until February 28 and then after March 1, the fee is $250. There is no jury fee and Maddi's takes no commission. We always have a great group of artists and a lot of fun, so let us know if you are interested as soon as possible. E-mail us at info@maddisgallery.com or call 704-332-0007.

This year's logo contest was won by Georgia folk artist, Bailey Jack. She's won a free booth and $500 in cold, hard cash. Come see her and her very fun work at the Festival. Congratulations, Bailey Jack!