The Holiday Craft & Gift Show is now in its 31st year and has become the mainstay for all serious holiday shoppers on Thanksgiving weekend.This is the biggest art, craft and gift show in the Midwest! The spacious halls of the Wisconsin Exposition Center at State Fair Park are ideal for the serious shopper. The show is all on one level with wide aisles and no stairs to climb. You will need lots of wrapping paper for all the Christmas gifts that you will discover from the hundreds of art, craft and gift exhibitors. There will be no trouble finding those special yuletide gifts for the "hard to shop for" people on your Christmas list.

Art and Craft Exhibitors
Some of the finest, award winning artists and craftsmen from across the country prepare all year for this event. They will be displaying and selling their original work including: painting, sculpture, calligraphy, wearable art, jewelry, metal sculpture, ethnic arts, furniture, garden art, candles, woodwork and more; all with that special "one of a kind" quality. You will have the opportunity of meeting the talented artists and craftsmen who have designed and created the beautiful arts and crafts available for sale. Many gifts may be personalized as you finish your shopping. To get your home ready for the Christmas season you will find hundred of decorating accents for your home, cabin or office.

Gift Exhibitors
From soup to nuts; select gift exhibitors feature the finest in imported and manufactured gifts, decorations, gourmet food specialties and a variety of gift selections. Presents for all the special people on your list include: crystal, pewter, perfumes, brass and ceramic figurines, costume jewelry, watches, furniture, house wares, clothing, lamps, toys, games, books, leather accessories, nuts, cheese and sausage, as well as ribbon, wrapping paper and Christmas decorations. See demonstrations of the newest "must have" gadgets for the home. Gourmet coffees, chocolates, jams, caramel apples, nuts, candies, soups and sausage make a great gift or take some home and indulge yourself.

Michael Drake and the "No Tan Lines Band "
Michael Drake's imaginative writing, playing and entertaining style is so natural and inclusive you feel as though you were vacationing on some Caribbean Island. It is truly something you have to experience to believe. The confidence, control and command that Michael has when playing his horn, percussion, singing, or just entertaining is a real treat.He has a unique upbeat playing style that will liven everyone's spirits. After hearing Michael's music for only a few moments you can't help but feel good! Michael plays jazz versions of known standards, as well his own original compositions including Island vacation music that will make you feel you are on a warm beach sipping an exotic drink.

Drake has accumulated many fans over the years, playing nearly 300 shows annually, ranging from workshops for Getzen trumpets, to club dates, weddings, corporate functions and pool parties. Sazzunk is Michael Drake's eighth and newest album. The coordinated of his new/old direction are encoded in the album's eccentric title, a compound of salsa, jazz and funk.

To find out more about Michael Drake and the "No Tan Lines Band" visit www.DrakeMusic.com

Michael will be performing at Noon, 2 pm, and 7 pm on Friday, and Noon and 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The Holiday Craft & Gift Show received an award as one of the Best 200 Craft shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the leading publication for artists and craftsmen in the country. The award is presented to the 200 finest art and craft events from over 10,000 that are held each year throughout the nation.