Arts and crafts will be on display for two days in April when the St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School hosts the 41st Annual Bloomin’ Festival. Set for April 5-6, the outdoor event, now in its 41st year, features the handcrafted works of talented artists and craftsmen, music and festival food and is expected to draw more than 25,000 visitors in search of fresh air, unique arts and crafts, demonstrations and family-friendly entertainment in a picturesque setting.

During the Bloomin’ Festival, more than 150 talented artists and craftsmen from across the southeastern United States make their way to North Alabama to showcase their unique handcrafted work. Festivalgoers can expect to find many of the unique items found in year’s past including driftwood birdhouses, hand-carved Bethlehem olivewood, pottery, paintings, blacksmith copper and iron, cypress outdoor furniture and more.

Along with shopping for handcrafted items, guests are treated to great food from a variety of concession vendors. Loaves of Monk Bread will also be available for purchase, but festivalgoers will want to arrive early as the delicious treat sells out quickly. A highlight of the event is the grand prize giveaway on Sunday afternoon, April 6, featuring a brand-new 2025 Buick Encore GX, provided by Bill Smith Buick GMC of Cullman. Additional prizes include a portable projector, Apple AirPods, a mini foldable drone and a Fitbit Inspire Watch. Tickets for the prizes are $5 each or six for $25 and may be purchased online.

Festival hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily rain or shine. Admission is a suggested donation of $10 per person with children five-years-old and under admitted free. Pets are not allowed. Proceeds benefit St. Bernard Prep School, a private co-educational boarding school for grades 9-12.

For more information, visit bloominfestival.com, call 256-255-5860 for follow on Facebook at facebook.com/bloominfestival/.

St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School is located at 1600 St. Bernard Drive SE in Cullman, adjacent to the world-famous Ave Maria Grotto, a 4-acre park featuring 125 miniature replicas of biblical structures and world-famous buildings l hand built by a Benedictine monk. Special reduced admission rates are offered to festival attendees to visit Ave Maria Grotto all weekend. For more information, visit avemariagrotto.com.

Artisans

Heather Adams – Decatur – Polymer Clay jewelry, laser cut and engraved lanterns

Sarah Adams – Vestavia – Children’s Clothing

Debra Ashworth -Hayden – Hairbows, doll clothes, children jewelry

Rami Awwad – Tuscumbia – Hand carved Bethlehem olivewood

Elizabeth Aycock – Rose Hill, MS – Freeze dried candy

Sammy Aycock – Rose Hill. MS – Ironwork

Elizabeth Bacher – St. Johns, FL – Cheese straws

Matt and Linda Barry – Sewanee, TN – Perennial Plants

Vyron Bearden – Muscle Shoals – Wood turned pens, bowls, cutting boards, cheese slicers

Terry Benefield – Heflin – wrought iron, birdhouses

Barry Black – Bremen – 3-D Printed animals

Dylan Britt – Higdon – Leather

Glen and Maggie Bryan – Piedmont – Ceramics and bonsai

Connie Buchanan – Knoxville, TN – Face Painting Artist

Rebecca Bullion – Gurley – Kettlecorn

Amy M. Caffrey – John’s Creek, GA – Mixed media

Lisa Campbell – Hanceville – Shirt designs, wooden crafts

Theodore M. Cassidy – Murfreesboro, TN – Garden art & water sculptures

Linda Chism – Decatur – Wine bottle chimes

Bob Cochran – Cleveland, TN – Laser engraved items

Larry Couch – Cullman – Wood

Ray and Wendy Cousins – Hoover – Borth natural soaps

Natalie Craig – Birmingham – Homemade dog and cat treats, collars, leashes

Jeremy Crawford – Arab – Woodburning

Ruth Crist – Hueytown – Wreaths & Crochet

Robert Davis – Lawrenceburg, TN – Clocks

Sheri Deburcheo – Powell, TN – Self Care Items

Elton Denson – Ashland City, TN – Copper and Steel Creations

Richard Duren – Trussville – BBQ Sauce and seasonings

Ray Dutton – Moulton – Birdhouses

Deborah Elliott – Birmingham – Art, handmade towels

Nancy Elliott – Rainsville – Art

Beth Essner – Gurley – Repurposed vintage items

Sarah Evans – Cullman – Firepots

Kim Everett – Memphis, TN – Jewelry

Deborah Fears – Huntsville   Candy Apples

Davida Holiday Flax – Madison – Jewelry

Izzy Florsheim – Meridianville – Household items

Becky Floyd – Vinemont – Little girl vintage dresses

Brian Fortenberry – Cullman – BBQ Sauce and seasonings

David Fortenberry – Gadsden – Wood

Cara Fuller – Huntsville – Photography

Dave Geyer – Columbia, TN – Clothing

Robert Gingrich – Falkville – Wooden handcrafted toys and flowers

Dorothy Glover – Iron City, TN – Rock Candles

Billy Goodman – Anderson – Birdhouses

Gina Green – Decatur – Beaded crosses/jewelry

Brian Greer – Falkville – Coin Jewelry

Frankie and Brett Greer – Cullman – Pottery

Kenny and Shannon Hall – Tupelo, MS – Sublimation shirts, blanket, kids clothing

Anna Hallmark – Moulton – Succulents

Randall Hanson – Lawrenceburg, TN – wood dog feeders, microwave potato bags

Tonia Hart – Prattville – Dream Catchers and antler art

Donny Harwell – Mountain Brook – Juice

Theresa Heffner – Hayden – Stained Glass

Megan Herndon – Arab – 3D Printing

Joe Hicks – Arab – Metal Wall Art

Marcus Hilden – New Market – Blacksmith copper and iron

Tammy Hill – Vinemont – ice cream

Rebecca Hodo – Warrior – crocheted laser engraved wood, home decor

Renee Hoffman – Vinemont – Pottery

Carol Hofstetter – Athens – Fiber art

Christopher Lee Holt – New Albany, MS – Laser and handmade furniture

Paige Hughes – Columbiana – Jewelry

Liping Jackson – Clinton, MS – Sculpture

Larry Jarvis – Cottondale – Wood and expoxy turnings

Alan Johnson – Cullman – woodworking and pottery

Mike Jones – Danville – Local grown spices and seasonings

Julie Kelley – Jasper – Candles

Allan Kress – Cullman – Blacksmith

Alexis Lamote – Cullman – Goat Cheese

Jerry Lashley – Lithia Springs, GA – Cypress outdoor furniture

Kelly Li – Peoria, IL – Succulents

Johanna Littleton – Decatur – Paintings

June Lusty – Franklin, TN – Leather

Lynn Lusty – Old Hickory, TN – Pottery/macrame

William Marcum – Toney – Wood door hangers

Jack Marshall – Folsom, LA – Cinnamon roasted nuts, brittle

Robert Martindale – Russellville – Pottery

Michael McCandless – McCalla – Woodworking

Jeanne McCostlin – Ardmore Driftwood, shell and pine cone art

Caitlin McKamey – Lake View – Crochet stuffed animals

Sook Mellen – Madison – Handpainted garden decor

Jackie Miller – Huntsville – Fiber

Nikki Miller – Falkville – Candles, soap

Paul and Natalie Mitchell – Pinson – Handcrafted sterling silver

Mary Moody – Helena – Wood decor

Lucy and Thomas Moore -Anniston – Handmade puppets

Tracy Moore – Trussville – Faith based apparel

Angela Morris – Vestavia Hills – Jewelry

David and Tami Newcomb – Gulfport, MS – Semi-precious gemstone jewelry

Phil & Mary Nichols – Aberdeen, MS – Silverware jewely

Roni and Delores Norbut – Arab – Fiber Art

Jim Payne – Calhoun, TN- Hummingbird feeders

Jason Pearce – Cullman – Pet snacks

Janet Peterson – Gadsden – Fused Glass

Lauren Preiss – Hanceville – Rosaries and Veils

Shannon Quick – Vinemont – leather crafts/upholstered furniture

John Ragan – Bristol, TN – Pottery

Tim Reid – Chattanooga, TN – Wood

Yara Reynolds – Hanceville – Handmade hats, jewelry, purses

Lori Rhodes – Pinson – Jewelry

Jacob Richter – Hanceville – Woodwork

Cathie Rickert – Cullman – Baked Goods

Pat Rike – Bristol, VA – Window clings, and fairy lights

Jacob Richter – Cullman – Woodworking

Sara Rigdon – Gadsden – Crochet

Phillip Russell – Violet, LA – Wooden Toys

James Rutherford – Shannon, MS – Ornamental iron

Phyllis Sauls – Gadsden – Jewelry

Heather B. Seagraves – Macon, GA – Handmade pet accessories

James Sebastian – Huntsville – Chainsaw carvings

Sheila Sexton – Seymour, TN – Repurposed decorative crafts

Dan Skinner – Starkville, MS – Handmade herb packs

Susan Smith – Cullman – Candles

Britney Smothers– Bardstown, KY – Woodworking

Glenda Stiefel – Fyffe – Glass Art

Carla Stiles – Arab – Local lavender products

Jim Swimelar – Helena – Mini donuts

Kim Swafford – Trussville – Pottery

Sharon Terry – Brookwood – T-Shirts

David and Melonie Thompson – Danville – Ironwork

Jim Tompkins – Athens – Home decor

Roger Dale Timmerman – Alabaster – Leather

Brenda Trunec – McCalla – Baked Breads

Marty Vaughn – Cullman – Windchimes

Marvin and Maureen Wallace – Decatur – monogrammed items

Anita Watson – Columbia, TN – Fudge

Leonda Whetstone – Huntsville – Handwoven baskets

Victoria Whitlow – Moulton – Candles

Tim Whitten – Decatur – Pottery

Dennis and Saundra Williams – Tallahassee, FL – Wooden Toys

Joy Wright – Huntsville – Jewelry