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For 2006 a cadre of national and international artists and craftsmen exhibited their work to thousands of Festival attendees.  Our Festival featured:

  over 100 juried artists selected for talent and creativity.
 
(See our Online Gallery below for a sample of their work!)

  art in a wide range of media including painting, sculpture, woodworking, photography, and jewelry making.

  a Children's Creativity Center with hands-on crafts.

  the "Magical Moments" children's activity place featuring face painting, story telling, games for little ones, hair beading, puppet shows, gymnastics demonstrations, and the ever-popular Boopsie da Clown with his magic tricks and balloon art for kids.

  the Young at Art exhibit, a competitive exhibition featuring the artwork of youngsters from across Hillsborough County.

  the Culinary Arts Competition featuring a live culinary contest between groups of highly talented high school students and reviewed by a panel of professional judges.
 
(Click here to see more about our Culinary Arts events!)

  Culinary professionals giving tips on shopping, food preparation, and nutrition.

  Entertainment  featuring "Lester Freeman and D Band"!  Lester is an original member of the Soul Brothers Six, best known for their super-hit "Some Kind of Wonderful".  A resident of Apollo Beach, he performs in various night clubs in Tampa and Las Vegas.  At the 2006 Festival Lester had the crowds standing on their feet and dancing across the grounds with his own music and the music of his friends.

  a Patrons Program for the art enthusiast, including a special Festival Preview Party where Patrons could meet our artists and the Festival organizers.

  a free shuttle service to the TECO Manatee Viewing Center to see manatees and other wildlife in their habitat.

  a wide variety of food and beverage vendors including an open-air bistro for beer and lively conversation.

Now in our 14th year, the Festival has developed a great reputation among artists, art professionals, and the public.  This year we have a truly exceptional group of national and international exhibitors ready to showcase their talents for you!  Join us on March 11 and 12 at the Festival grounds just north of Apollo Beach on US 41.  For more information call the Chamber office at (813) 645-1366 or email us at abeachcham@verizon.net.

GOLD SPONSORS 
Hillsborough Board of County Commissioners/County Tourist Development Council
Tampa Electric/TECO Energy
Tampa Tribune/South Shore News

SILVER SPONSORS 
Mosaic
Newland Communities
South Bay Hospital
The Resort & Club at Little Harbor

BRONZE SPONSORS 
Apollo Beach Air, LLC

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
A Ability Professional Business Services
Cecil Martin, Pesco Pest Control
Colonial Bank
East Bay Insurance
First Community Bank of America
Gold Bank
Jack Black, New Horizon Realty
Pearson Capital, Inc.
South Shore Mortgage & Affiliates
Square One Inspection Services
Wells Fargo Home Mortgage

FRIEND OF THE ARTS 
Iggy Biggy Bagels and Sandwiches
Judy Woodrum, Century 21 Beggins Enterprises
Kent Ortiz, Coldwell Banker, Dolphin Realty

The Apollo Beach Manatee Arts Festival for 2006 would not have been possible without the tireless efforts of many, many Festival volunteers.  The Apollo Beach Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank all its volunteers for the countless hours of their time given to insuring our Festival is a quality arts event. 

Online Gallery
Artists Appearing at the Festival

(Click on an Image for a Larger View)

Carol Parsley	Don McCullough	Marita Parisi	Roxanne Tobiason
Lynn Kavanaugh	William Garvin	Robert Mier	Victor Baisley
Terry Spitzack	Tamara Rejimbal	Barbara DeTullio	Mauricio Rozo
Ronnie Belden	Gary Bobofchak	Ronald Lemoine	Carol Parsley
William Garvin	Don McCullough	Gary Bobofchak	Peter Gerbert
Herbert Hoffer	Kimberly Coy	Marita Parisi	Mick Hutchinson
Monika Watson	Nels Johnson	Patricia Bergman	Peter Gerbert
Herbert Hoffer	Shirley Suski	Kimberly Coy	Kevin Webb
Rob Weingartner	Ronnie Belden