Gosport Arts Festival Event Information

Festival Hours: 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on Saturday / 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday.

• Two-day juried art show
• More than 130 Artists
• Show benefits EDMARC Hospice for Children
• 38-year-old benefit show donating approximately $400,000 back to the community in the last 40 years
• Police estimated attendance last year at 15,000 to 20,000 over the 2 days
• Advertising to attract affluent, active, art savvy consumers
• Over 1 million impressions
• Children’s area
• Over $7,000 in artist awards
• Local and regional talent providing continuous entertainment

Just a few of the Rave Reviews:

"Mille, I am really writing to thank you and all your crew for a beautifully run show. The volunteers could not have been more helpful and cheerful. If they could not answer a question they found someone who could. And having drinks and snacks served all day was just the icing on the cake. It is obvious that you all really care for the artists as evidenced by your early closing of the show on Sunday so we could get out safely before the bad weather arrived. I appreciate that more than I can say. Please pass on my thanks to your volunteers. And give yourself a big hug from me also. I look forward to seeing you at next year's show. Many thanks, Ruby"
Ruby Dees Originals

"Hi Millie, It was a pleasure meeting you this weekend. The show was great and your volunteers wonderful. Looking forward to applying next year. I know it seemed early to close the show but I was very grateful driving home - the rain was hard and the drive was extremely long - the extra time was crucial. Take care, Robin Markowitz"

"Millie, Hope you are taking a good long vacation after such a great job. Except for the weather I thought the show & organization was a class-act. Our Chairs for Charity booth helped us raise $570 for Edmarc. Thank you and we look forward to next year, Kim."

"Dear Millie, Karl and I would like to thank you and all the volunteers that made our weekend. From the directors of traffic to the water and coffee deliverers…Everyone went out of their way to make sure we were doing well. Thank you for the wise decision to end the show early. Many thanks too for the opportunity to have an article in the Beacon. Cindy did an excellent job. We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts and look forward to next year, Ronda"

"Hi Millie, I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed doing the art show in Gosport. I loved the town and you and your staff could not have been nicer. As I told you, I would be back even if I did not sell anything, which I didn't on Saturday and was a bit discouraged. BUT, I had a great day on Sunday and could have done even better but the weather caused you to close early. I give you so much credit too for closing early. It is nice to see a show that really cares about the artists and their work. Thanks so much for all that you did and I am looking forward to coming back next year. Loved my space too-can I have it next year? I want to bring my husband to show him the town. I was very impressed with it! Sincerely, Kathy"