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Crafty weekend brightens up Siesta Key


  • By Rachel S. OHara
  • | 5:00 a.m. February 7, 2011
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The 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival happened this past Saturday and Sunday along Ocean Boulevard and Beach Road in Siesta Key Village. The craft fair once again drew large crowds on both Saturday and Sunday with thousands of people buying items ranging from soaps and candles to pet gear and sculptures. People attending the free event also enjoyed live steel-drum music and had a chance to enjoy funnel cakes and kettle corn. 

 

Nancy Koci and Esther Erickson look at some of the yard art creations by Aart Vark Studios during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Nancy Koci and Esther Erickson look at some of the yard art creations by Aart Vark Studios during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Jess Bolger searches for the perfect marbles to but from The Marble Guy at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival, Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Jess Bolger searches for the perfect marbles to but from The Marble Guy at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival, Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Some of the coconut night lights that were for sale at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Some of the coconut night lights that were for sale at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
A view of the crowded sidewalks and main road in Siesta Key Village on Saturday, Feb. 5.
A view of the crowded sidewalks and main road in Siesta Key Village on Saturday, Feb. 5.
A mixed-media art clock called
A mixed-media art clock called "Starry, Starry Night" and created by Clay Spirit Studio was on display at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
The Egg Man, Alan Traynor, works on painting some solid wood eggs during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
The Egg Man, Alan Traynor, works on painting some solid wood eggs during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Bogie Geghan, 4, and Mickey Fainelli, 5, wear their new duds they bought from a booth at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Bogie Geghan, 4, and Mickey Fainelli, 5, wear their new duds they bought from a booth at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
The crowd makes it way through all the booths at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
The crowd makes it way through all the booths at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Some Things Fishy's stand was a popular one during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Some Things Fishy's stand was a popular one during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
People attending the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival make their way over to the food area for funnel cakes, hot dogs and kettle corn Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
People attending the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival make their way over to the food area for funnel cakes, hot dogs and kettle corn Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Switch 2 On light switch plates range from music, TV, movies and more. All the styles and sizes were on sale at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Switch 2 On light switch plates range from music, TV, movies and more. All the styles and sizes were on sale at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Some wall art created by Aart Vark Studios artist, Hayley Zimmass. Zimmass was one of the many artists that participated in the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Some wall art created by Aart Vark Studios artist, Hayley Zimmass. Zimmass was one of the many artists that participated in the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Leslie Dawley of Aloe Tinnery, creates decorative candle holders out of tin cans during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Leslie Dawley of Aloe Tinnery, creates decorative candle holders out of tin cans during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Leslie Dawley of Aloe Tinnery, creates decorative candle holders out of tin cans during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Leslie Dawley of Aloe Tinnery, creates decorative candle holders out of tin cans during the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Jack Hahn, the Marble Man, shows off one of his more elite marbles at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.
Jack Hahn, the Marble Man, shows off one of his more elite marbles at the 17th annual Siesta Key Craft Festival Saturday, Feb. 5, in Siesta Key Village.

 

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