Some non-profit booths will be set up as well. I think we have great vendors and exhibitors, says Desurik. There s something for everyone. Exhibitors include those that are part of the non-juried arts and crafts show. We re the first, largest arts and crafts show of the year, says Paul Joseph, president of the Siloam Spring Chamber of Commerce.
People look forward to that.
People can continue to look forward to that even though the phrase arts and crafts has been dropped from the festival name. We want to add to the festival and make it more than just an arts and crafts show, explains Joseph. Drifting through the air will be the aroma of roasted peanuts, kettle korn, catfish, smoked chicken and roasted corn on the cob. Other temptations for the tastebuds will include Gyros, barbecue beef and pork, strawberry shortcake, shaved ice, Indian tacos, funnel cakes, sassafras sodas, and pork rinds. The smells and sounds are truly an overriding element of the festival, says Joseph.