Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival

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The Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival, held the second full weekend in August, in Nappanee, IN, celebrates its 44th year in 2006. It features 390 artists and craftsmen in a marketplace surrounding the farm's pond. Over $10,000 in cash prizes are awarded winners in twelve categories. Four full days of entertainment on four stages, musical theatre, guided tours, wagon rides, and popular awards highlight the event. The festival is one of the American Bus Association's Top 100 Events in North America in 2006 and the 8th Best Traditional Crafts Festival in the United States according to Sunshine Artist magazine. Over 70,000 visitors attend the event.