The Artisans Village will once again sponsor the 4th Annual ArtiGras Carnival in historic downtown Eatonton. This over-the-top Mardi Gras-themed event was created as a celebration and fundraiser for The Artisans Village, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring the visual arts to the Lake Country. Their vision is to use the arts as a stimulus for community and economic development.

EVENT SCHEDULE:

6 pm Cocktail Hour & Entertainment at the Livery Studio

NEW THIS YEAR! Guest check-in at the Livery Studio – just steps from Barrel 118. Follow the signs for an explosion of art and live entertainment to kick off the evening.  Enjoy Hurricane cocktails, beer, wine, and passed appetizers.  Peruse the “street market” as several local artisans will be doing live demonstrations – showing off their talents!   Prepare to be inspired as they BRING ART TO LIFE with a wide variety of carnival entertainment and plenty of Instagramable photo opportunities!

7 pm Parade to Barrel 118 – The Main Event

PARADE OVER to the main event!  Find your table and grab another drink. OPEN BAR is included this year! Craft Cocktails and a full bar are available inside. Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Savor delicious New Orleans-inspired Creole cuisine from KERSEY Catering.  Feast your eyes on the talented Carnival entertainment from GRAVITY.

8-11 pm The Party Continues! 

It’s time to hit the dance floor with Bogey & The Viceroys! New Orleans native Tyron “Bogey” Thornton and the talented troubadours.  Don’t forget to check out the amazing items in the SILENT AUCTION and enter the RAFFLE!

Suggested Dress Attire

Put on your PARTY dress! This is the time to go all out with sparkles and festive/bright colors. Masks provided or bring your own!

Parking

There are parking spaces in the adjacent City parking lot next to Barrel 118 and plenty of additional spaces within a radius of 2 blocks downtown.