Home News Top Stories
Festival is a gem in city's heart
Jul 16 2007 By Lee Kenny, Birmingham Mail
ORGANISERS of Birmingham Jewellery Quarter's first ever arts fair declared it was a sparkling success as thousands of visitors flocked to the event.
The Arts and Designer Craft Festival was held on Saturday and boasted a range of activities and demonstrations, all showcasing the wealth of talent based in Hockley.
Events were staged at The Big Peg and at St Paul's Square as crowds enjoyed live music, food stalls and the chance to see the very latest designs.
Birmingham's world famous Jewellery Quarter plays host to a vibrant art scene with more than 50 contemporary designers and four galleries.
The aim of the event was to attract families as well as serious collectors with activities including a Harry Potter competition at the Pen Museum and free vintage bus rides featuring the 1957 Flights Coach which took Villa to Wembley that year.
Organiser Anna Gibson said: "It was great, we had a steady stream of people all day."
Copyright and Trade Mark Notice © 2008 owned by or licensed to Trinity Mirror Midlands Limited. Birmingham Mail™ is a trade mark of Trinity Mirror Midlands Limited. Please read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement before using this site.