When summer is hottest, it’s time for two great arts festivals in Chardon: Geauga Park District’s 30th annual Nature Arts Festival at Big Creek Park and the Chardon Square Association’s 40th annual Chardon Arts Festival on Historic Chardon Square.
No need to choose one over the other, either – both take place Sunday, August 8, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and are connected by a FREE five-minute bus ride!
Admission and parking are completely free at both.
On Chardon Square, the Chardon Arts Festival returns with more than 100 juried artists. This year’s featured local artist is Jim Anderson of Farmhouse Stoneware. Jim has been in the show for all 40 years, and was instrumental in its formation. Jim and his wife Betsy of Munson Township will be offering an exclusive commemorative item for the show and donate a portion of the proceeds to the Chardon Square Association. Learn more about the Chardon Square festival at www.chardonsquareassociation.
Meanwhile, at the Nature Arts Festival in Big Creek Park at 9160 Robinson Road, 50 regional artists and farm market vendors make for a truly unique indoor/outdoor event. All artists are juried for wildlife/Nature-inspired artwork, so you know you are getting a really special themed show every single year.
There’s also so much more that makes the Nature Arts Festival special and extremely family friendly. Complete lists of art vendors, farm market vendors, food options and live music and entertainment will be posted at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org, including make-n-take crafts, face painting, balloon art, Nature-inspired poetry and prose readings and more!
“We are so excited to be back – after missing last year, we’ll be bigger and better than ever!” said Teresa Runion, special events coordinator at the Park District. “We are so pleased to be considered by many to be the area’s finest show for Nature-inspired art. And together, our two great festivals make Geauga County a regional hub for great artwork, food and fun for the whole family.”
Both festivals, fully wheelchair/stroller accessible, are grateful for sponsorship by The News-Herald. Mark your calendars!
For more on Geauga Park District offerings, please call 440-226-4695 or 440-226-4636 or visit Geauga Park District online via www.geaugaparkdistrict.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
