With its growing population, economy, music and art scene, Nashville has always held a special place in its heart for this Father's Day tradition. The permanent venue of the fair is Centennial Park, home of the Parthenon. Free to the public, the festival is visited annually by more than 30,000 local residents and tourists. Dates: June 15-17, 2012.Last year the show was expanded to include fine art mediums with huge success, while continuing to represent the best in contemporary handcrafts. The festival is co-directed by Samantha Saturn and Jerry Dale McFadden.