XIV Feria Nacional de Artesanía – FENART 2016 will be held February 11th thru the 14th at the Fortaleza Ozama, Calle Las Damas, Colonial Zone. The fair opens daily at 9AM and finishes at 10PM.
“Dedicated to the artisans of the Province of Santiago de Los Caballeros”. This year the competition for the “National Crafts Award” will be held. / “Dedicada a los Artesanos y Artesanas de la Provincia de Santiago de Los Caballeros”. Este año se realizará el Concurso “Premio Nacional de Artesanía”.
This fair featuring over 200 Dominican Republic artists and craft persons is usually held in December but it was canceled because of the murder of Juan de los Santos, the Mayor of Santo Domingo East.
Many of the artists will be demonstrating how they create their crafts. There will also be music, food and other fun events going on throughout the day and evening.