Artisan Trail members Tiffany & Mike Budzisz, Art in the Valley on Main Street, Front Royal. Photo courtesy of Artisans Center of Virginia.
FRONT ROYAL – The Artisans Center of Virginia (ACV) in partnership with community members in Warren County and the Town of Front Royal, Virginia celebrate the naming of the newest artisan trail in the Virginia Artisan Trail Network system: Front Royal-Warren County Artisan Trail – Natural beauty. Historic charm. Unforgettable experiences.
What is in a name? A name can say so much! After six months of community meetings, lunch & learns, and an exciting amount of creative input and consideration by key stakeholders and the Trail’s Action Team, consensus has led to the branding of the region’s artisan trail.
“The name reflects the collaboration between the Town of Front Royal and the County of Warren, while also paying homage to the history and natural wonders that our area is known for. ” said Alyssa Crump, Front Royal-Warren County Artisan Trail
About the Trail.
The Artisan Trail Network identifies and markets each region’s unique culture and artisan traditions, focusing on “handcrafted and locally grown.” The program is an important economic development and tourism initiative. Connecting and showcasing local artisans and business together as a singular, cohesive visitor experience generates increased visibility for the region and encourages extended stays by visitors.
WHY VISIT THE FRONT ROYAL-WARREN COUNTY ARTISAN TRAIL?
“Our local creative and agricultural artisans, small businesses, and unique points of historical interest in our community make Warren County a special place to live and a great place to visit and explore. As artists and new business owners, we are excited to see the development
of the Artisan Trail in Warren County.” said Tiffany Budzisz, Art in the Valley
LOCAL BUSINESSES – WHY ENROLL ON THE TRAIL?
Enroll to be part of the Front Royal-Warren County Artisan Trail and receive a unique profile page on the Artisan Trail Network. The page includes your business description, photos, hours of operation, address, event calendar, and social marketing integrations for event and activity promotions.
Each Trail site will also be marked on the community’s interactive online Trail map and featured in the inaugural printed map/brochure to be printed and distributed via Virginia Welcome Centers statewide.
Join the many local small businesses, including breweries and wineries, farmers markets and farms to visit, art studios and galleries, and unique restaurants and accommodations who have already joined the program.
The Artisans Center of Virginia’s website with its online Trail map has substantive online positioning and traffic, making it easy for visitors to personalize and maximize their travels by finding and saving local attractions, shopping, dining, lodging, and points of interest to their personal journey of discovery. Becoming a Trail participant helps your business be found!
Join the Trail now and enjoy the benefits of early enrollment! The clock on your annual enrollment dues doesn’t start ticking until the official Trail celebration when we release the printed map/brochure. Until then, your exposure via the online member benefits is essentially free … an added value of time!
WHO CAN JOIN?
In addition to artisan studios, galleries, and agricultural artisan businesses, supporting sites such as locally-owned lodging and restaurants, festivals and cultural points of interest are all welcome to become Trail participants. Trail sites must be located in Front Royal or Warren County. Click here to learn how you can join!
