Siesta Fiesta celebrates 40 years

Craft show drew thousands to Siesta Key.

  • By Shane Donglasan
  • | 5:47 p.m. April 28, 2018
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Siesta Key's Ocean Boulevard was lined with hundreds of artists showcasing their art and handmade crafts for the 40th Annual Siesta Fiesta on April 28 to April 29. 

Visitors strolled from booth to booth admiring the works on display and meeting the creators behind the pieces. Exhibitors from all over the country were selected by an independent panel of judges. 

 

Megan and Mollie Baird enjoy their dolls they found at Siesta Fiesta.
Megan and Mollie Baird enjoy their dolls they found at Siesta Fiesta.
Dawn Lamay and Tammie Gollinger look through doggie harnesses at Siesta Fiesta.
Dawn Lamay and Tammie Gollinger look through doggie harnesses at Siesta Fiesta.
Nadia Khaled and Nicholas LoPiccolo
Nadia Khaled and Nicholas LoPiccolo
Leslia Quinn, Kara Becker and Marie Mastro with brand new hats they found at Siesta Fiesta.
Leslia Quinn, Kara Becker and Marie Mastro with brand new hats they found at Siesta Fiesta.
Bonita Mertes sells her beautiful flowers at Siesta Fiesta.
Bonita Mertes sells her beautiful flowers at Siesta Fiesta.
A cover band provided live music for the event.
A cover band provided live music for the event.
Hailey Lehman, Alaina Bryant and Rachel McCandless
Hailey Lehman, Alaina Bryant and Rachel McCandless
The craft show drew thousands of visitors throughout the weekend.
The craft show drew thousands of visitors throughout the weekend.
Local artists Lisa Grimes and Camila Hoghton
Local artists Lisa Grimes and Camila Hoghton

 

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