AEC Culture Fest is a free celebration of the Chattanooga area's rich cultural diversity through the arts. It is held at the First Tennessee Pavilion in partnership with the Chattanooga Market. Thousands of people of all ages enjoy the day's performances, booths, activities, demonstrations and food.
Are you interested in participating? We need volunteers, peformers, and vendors. Please call 423-267-1218.
- Submit your favorite recipe to our AEC Culture Fest cookbook!
- The 11th Annual AEC Culture Fest was a huge success! Over 10,000 people of all ages came to the Chattanooga Market at the First Tennessee Pavilion to enjoy the beautiful weather, performances, colorful booths, kids activiites, demonstrations, food and shopping. Our first bake multicultural bake sale was also a big hit, raising nearly $400 for AEC programs.
Click here to see pictures from Culture Fest 2010.
Photos via flickr.com/photos/artsedcouncil.
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"The Chattanooga Market is the region’s largest authentic outdoor market – just ask the locals! We hold high standards when it comes to our “Local is Better” slogan. Our producer-only market represents approximately 5,000 acres of regional farms and dozens of local food manufacturers. Fresh on Sundays you’ll find an abundance of fresh fruits, herbs, flowers and garden-ripened vegetables; gourmet beef, chicken, sausage and pork, lamb, and goat; cheeses, artisan breads, honey, fresh-roasted coffee, small-batch jellies, salsas, candies, fudge, cakes and more."
"Handmade world-class artistry at small town prices – Our artists are the ones you’ll meet and buy from directly at Chattanooga Market. They’ll chat with you about their craft and educate you on the pieces you buy. Some of the treasures you’ll find will be hand-blown glass jewelry; original photography; paintings on canvas; wood carved toys and furniture; hand-dyed and woven textiles; custom clothing for children and women; homemade candles; luxurious lotions, soaps and beauty products; sculptures made from recycled materials; and the list goes on and on…"
"Free Family Fun – yes, we said FREE!!! – With the ease of ample free parking and free admission to the Chattanooga Market, take a Sunday stroll under our covered pavilion in quaint downtown Chattanooga. Every Sunday features two live musical acts on-stage near our Market Café where you can relax and grab a bite to eat from local restaurateurs. For the kids, you’ll find a free rock-climbing wall and tactile area full of toys to keep young and old entertained."
"Cooking Classes Monthly – Ever wonder what to do with Arugula? Or, ??? Have no fear…our monthly cooking classes will give you ideas to keep your family satisfied with fresh meals all week long. Presenting recipes using fresh foods right from our Market, these classes provide entertaining instruction, samples and recipes to take home. A nominal fee may apply during some events."
