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Labor Day Art Fair at Queeny Park

No matter the weather, no matter your schedule, there is lots of time to fit in The Labor Day Art Fair of Queen Park, August 29-31. More than 130 juried artists represent the gamut of genres. From ceramics, drawing, painting, photography, printmaking, digital art, mixed media and fiber for the walls, to jewelry and fiber to wear, as well as sculpture, wood and more for decorative and practical décor, this show meets creative, decorative needs. Many visitors use the show as an ideal place to find special, personalized gifts including the option to purchase lovely, artist-designed greeting cards. Rounding out the fun of discovering the perfect art “find”  is the festive environment of wine tasting, live music, a food café, plus children’s and adult’s art activities throughout the run of the show. Discover why the Art Fair at Queeny Park is one of the region’s longest running art fairs.

Details of the weekend activities include:

·         Wine tastings by Three Squirrels Winery each day and live music by the Ann Duren Trio all weekend.

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·         Being eligible to win $150 in “art dollars” that can be spent at any artist’s booth. 

·         The popular Art Discovery Adventure for children from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; a hands on Art Wall for children and adults, Make and Take pottery demonstrations for adults and children; as well as carved egg shell demonstrations. 

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·         A refreshment café serving meals and snacks during show hours.   

Admission is $5 but those under 18 are free admission. The hours are:

6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday

10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

 

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