We can't believe it but the Founders Festival is here! For months we have been talking about and preparing for the three day event and this weekend it begins! Wow!
Actually, there are festivities beginning on Thursday, July 19th. The "Bingo Tent" will be located in the parking lot directly east of Eclectic Elegance and the winning begins at 5:00 p.m. Thursday. "Alley Regalley" will begin serving delicious food Thursday at 5:00 p.m. as well. You have to taste the food, listen to the live entertainment, and enjoy the atmosphere at this outdoor venue directly across the street from our Purple Building. We will be open Thursday night until 9:00 p.m. and will continue to have extended hours throughout the weekend.
Eclectic Elegance will have specials throughout the store. For example, are you in the mood for the holidays? We will have "Christmas in July" all weekend. We are pulling out the trees, santas, and holly so you can enjoy discounted Christmas items. Fa La La La La!
The "Artisans Off The Avenue" will be ready to roll on Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Visit the local artists that grace our store all year round. This is a great opportunity to visit with the people that create the works of art. You can even see them demonstrate their crafts throughout the weekend. (pictured above: Artisans Off The Avenue participant Dave Albrecht's pottery)
Due to the Founders Festival's numerous art fairs, Farmington Road will be closed starting Thursday, July 19th until Sunday, July 22nd. Grand River will close during the parade that begins at 10:00 a.m. Saturday. There is a shuttle bus that will run throughout the weekend. Log on to: www.foundersfestival.com for more details on parking, directions, and a schedule of Founders Festival events.
Don't forget that the fun continues at Eclectic Elegance even AFTER the Founders Festival! Saturdays in August we will host all day crops. Come on in and scrapbook while having a lot of fun. Friday, August 24th we will have a Girls Night Out beginning at 6:00 p.m. What a great way to meet new people or bring a group and have a party with us! Food, drink, and fun will be served all night. You can even enjoy the soothing hands of a massage therapist. As always, call Eclectic Elegance at 248-478-7220 for reservations or more information.
We need your help! Eclectic Elegance has been nominated as one of the best gift shops in metro Detroit! The contest is sponsored by Channel 4 Detroit (WDIV). Please take a few minutes to vote for us and spread the word! It is easy to do. Simply click on www.clickondetroit.com to begin the voting process. Find the "Vote 4 The Best" link located on the left side of their home page. We are under the "Shopping...Gift Shop" category. Click on our name and away you go. You may vote once for every email address you have. You can also post comments regarding Eclectic Elegance. Once your ballot has been received, WDIV will send you an email. Please open the email and click on the link that WDIV sends you. Once you have clicked on the link, your vote becomes official. (you may have to look at your junk email folder to find WDIV's email). Wish us luck and thank you to all who have already voted for us!
Lastly, pick up July's FREE issue of "Strut" magazine and look for Eclectic Elegance on page 24! The article recommends our Purple Building as a great way to bring a group of friends together for a fun-filled night! Come enjoy a class or event in our ClubHouse! Can't find "Strut" magazine? Click here to see an online edition: www.strutmag.com
We hope to see you this week during Founders Festival. There is so much to do in downtown Farmington, we hope you take advantage of all the activities whether it be this week or all year!
Dana and Nancy
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