Two festivals team up to make big weekend; art show and sale, 'Rather Be in Tignall' set

The first weekend in November will be full of arts and crafts, fine art, fun, and entertainment as the "Washington Connections" Premier Art Show and Sale teams up with the ever-popular "I'd Rather Be in Tignall" Fall Festival.

The Washington Wilkes Foundation for the Arts and Performing Arts and the North Wilkes Steering Committee are planning their annual events that compliment one another on November 4 and 5, providing a fall Saturday of diverse activities in Washington and Tignall with the art show continuing on Sunday.

The annual "Washington Connections" Premier Art Show and Sale on The Square in downtown Washington will have exhibits of outstanding art in a wide range of genre. Many of these original works will be for sale. The purpose of this event is to provide awareness, en

richment, and enjoyment of the fine arts for youth and the general public.

Local, regional, national and international artists have accepted invitations. All of the artists have some special connection to this area. The week-end art show begins with artists setting up on Friday, opening on Saturday, and ending on Sunday. Admission and parking to this event are free.

In addition to the art show in Washington, one of Wilkes County's largest festivals, the "I'd Rather Be in Tignall" Fall Festival will be held at the Old Tignall High School on Independence Street from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. just a few miles up Highway 17 in Tignall.

Recently featured in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as a "can't miss," this event has grown considerably in the last several years and touts a large number of exhibitors presenting jewelry, art, wood working, quilts, pottery, and lots of other handmade items. Besides arts and crafts, this festival includes children's activities, entertainment, and a wide array of food vendors.

Admission and parking are also free.

But that's not all. Visitors to any of the weekend events get the added bonus of shopping and staying in

Washington. Visitors can stroll through Washington's quaint shopping area and the renovated Fitzpatrick Hotel on The Square or embark on a walking or driving tour of the historic district.

Information about other Washington Wilkes landmarks and events will be available at the Art Show's Information Center in front of the Fitzpatrick Hotel or at the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on The Square all weekend.

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