Lazy Daze Arts and Crafts Festival
34th Annual Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival 
Saturday, August 28, 2010
9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Downtown Cary
WORLD'S BIGGEST DOLL AT LAZY DAZE
Be a part of an attempt to create the world’s largest doll! Jason Lynch, owner of E. G. Bear Company in West Virginia will be at the festival to create a 50 ft tall Lazy Daze Man named Cary! Patrons are invited to participate for a nominal fee.
The Great Steak Challenge names Lazy Daze as one of 10 regional finals!
Coming to a grill near you! This summer Beringer Vineyards is hosting 10 regional grill-offs across the country starting July 2010. Show off your fancy grillwork at Lazy Daze this August! Over the past 33 years, the Lazy Daze Arts & Crafts Festival has become one of the South's premier festivals. On the fourth Saturday in August, an estimated 50,000 people gather in downtown Cary for the best in arts and crafts, food, and entertainment.
Information Festival Visitors Need to Know
Restrictions
For the safety and comfort of everyone, animals are prohibited in the festival area. No roller skates or roller blades, skateboards, bicycles, etc. will be allowed. No tossing of balls, Frisbees or other objects will be permitted at the event.
Restrooms
Air-conditioned restroom trailers are available in front of Fire Department headquarters on North Academy Street and at the east end of Park Street. Additional facilities are on both ends of Chatham Street and in front of the Cary Library on South Academy Street.
Parking
Free parking is available at the Cary Town Hall Parking Deck – just an easy two-block walk to the festival! The deck is located on Wilkinson Avenue between Cary Town Hall and the Herbert C. Young Community Center.
Handicapped parking is available at Cary Town Hall beside the railroad tracks, at the Cary Elementary School entrance on Kildaire Farm Road, and at the First United Methodist Church (acces from Walker Street). All of these locations are approximately one block from the Festival area.
Free parking is also available at Cary Towne Center mall. Signs at the mall direct festival-goers to the parking area. Free shuttle buses take them to the festival entrance at Cary Elementary School.
Handicap Accessibility
All artists, concessions and entertainment areas are on ground level. Handicapped parking is marked in the festival parking area at Cary Towne Center. Wheelchair accessible buses are available.
Lost & Found
Items found during the festival may be turned in at either of the two information booths located at Cary Elementary School and the corner of Academy and Chatham streets. Items may be claimed there during the festival or afterward at the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources offices at Cary Town Hall – 316 N. Academy St.
Partnership Opportunities Available
The Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources welcomes financial and in-kind support from the community. Sponsorship packages that can be tailored to meet you or your company's needs are available for specific programs, facilities and/or events. Contact Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources at (919) 469-4061 if you are interested in exploring available opportunities.
Contact
Joy Cox Ennis
Festivals Coordinator
Town of Cary Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
(919) 469-4061
joy.ennis@townofcary.org
