When summer is hottest, it’s time for two great arts festivals in Chardon: Geauga Park District’s 27th annual Nature Arts Festival at Big Creek Park and the Chardon Square Association’s 38th annual Chardon Arts Festival on Historic Chardon Square.
No need to choose one over the other, either – both take place Sunday, August 5th, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and are connected by a FREE five-minute Lolly the Trolley ride!
Admission and parking are completely free at both.
Learn more about the Chardon Square festival at Chardon Square Association.
In Big Creek Park, participating regional artists have been juried for wildlife/Nature-inspired artwork, making for a truly unique indoor/outdoor event.
There’s also so much more that makes this event special. Complete lists of art vendors, farm market vendors, food options, and live music and entertainment are already posted at , including rock painting, face painting, fancy hat-making, sand art, live music, balloon and origami sculptures, stilt walkers, Nature-inspired poetry and prose readings and more! Plus, quench your summer food cravings with kettle corn, snow cones, fruit smoothies, oven-fired pizza, sausage sandwiches, ice cream and the Hunger Squad Food Truck.
“These two great Geauga festivals make Chardon a regional hub for great artwork, food and family fun every year in August,” 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.”
The Nature Arts Festival, located in Big Creek Park at 9160 Robinson Road, is entirely wheelchair/stroller accessible. A complete schedule of events will be posted at .
Both festivals are sponsored by Renewal by Andersen and The News-Herald.
For more on Geauga Park District offerings, please call 440-286-9516 or visit Geauga Park District online via Geauga Park District, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or YouTube.
