Each week follow along as we document the trials and tribulations of a festival organizer. In this behind the scenes look we share what it takes to organize and produce one of the largest and best craft fairs on the east coast. Read all the entries in the series here.
Note: Our Diary of a Festival [...]

Each week follow along as we document the trials and tribulations of a festival organizer. In this behind the scenes look we share what it takes to organize and produce one of the largest and best craft fairs on the east coast. Read all the entries in the series here.

Saturday August 21, 10:12am I arrive [...]

Each week follow along as we document the trials and tribulations of a festival organizer. In this behind the scenes look we share what it takes to organize and produce one of the largest and best craft fairs on the east coast. To read entries in the series click here.
As a newbie director of Hello [...]

Each week follow along as we document the trials and tribulations of a festival organizer. In this behind the scenes look we share what it takes to organize and produce one of the largest and best craft fairs on the east coast. To read entries in the series click here.
As a staff member and [...]

Crafty Bastards Jury Process Explained from Hello Craft on Vimeo.

Kim Dorn, Festival Director of Crafty Bastards and Executive Director of Hello Craft, explains the jury process during day one of the Crafty Bastards jury in 2010.
With over 450 applicants and only about 100 spaces, this system helps the jury review each applicant and ensures [...]

Hello Craft is proud to be working with the Washington City Paper to power this year’s Crafty Bastards Arts and Crafts Fair! As most festivals go, Crafty Bastards takes six months to a year to plan and produce. With 150+ craft vendors, local sponsors, a food court, the BBoy Battle and more than 25,000 people [...]