The Peter Anderson Arts & Crafts Festival began as a small celebration by a group of local artists and art enthusiasts. It has grown to one of the Southeast’s premiere arts and crafts festivals. Last year’s crowd was estimated at 150,000 people with more than 400 artists, crafters and food booths. The festival set up shop along the downtown streets beneath the live oaks and surrounded by locally owned shops, restaurants and galleries. The festival is also something of a street party with food, music and many specials offered by business and restaurant owners. With dedication and hard work from an army of volunteers it has grown from those humble beginnings.
