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Get Your Craft On in Fenelon Falls this Weekend!

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Get Your Craft On in Fenelon Falls this Weekend!

Date: 08/28/2013

Over 100 artists gather in Fenelon Falls every Labour Day weekend to showcase and sell their art. Indeed, the Fenelon Falls fairgrounds fills with art - from original paintings and sculptures to photography, tin ware, glass, pottery, jewelry, and woodcarvings produced by local and provincial talent.

The Kawartha Arts Festival, first held in 1989, began as a small collection of artists who wanted to give something back to the local arts community. Attracting over 4,000 visitors annually, the Kawartha Arts Festival has become a cottage-country shopping tradition for those in search of the unique, the handcrafted, and the exquisite. Whether you’re a first-timer or a veteran, the festival allows you to experience first-hand a variety of artistic mediums in one place. You also get to meet the artists, all of whom are passionate about their work. By engaging in conversation with the artists, you can learn why they decided to pursue their respective craft or how they produce their handiwork. And who knows, you may discover leads for your own themed parties or custom projects or even be inspired to take up a new hobby. You can also find out everything you want to know about your one-of-a kind purchase.

upporting local artists is an inherently satisfying act that aligns with the values of many people.

Festival Facts

  • Saturday, August 31 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • Free admission
  • Door prizes with a donation at the door
  • Artist demonstrations
  • ‘Young at Art’ display: the program provides aspiring artists under the age of 20 with a venue to show and sell their artwork, pottery, and jewelry, inspiring some to take their talents to the professional arena
  • Refreshments
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Free parking
  • The Kawartha Arts Festival, which began 24 years ago, has become one of the largest arts festivals in southern Ontario
  • The Kawartha Arts Festival is a non-profit organization run by dedicated volunteers
  • The juried event showcases over 100 artists working in various mediums, including glass, ceramics, textiles, and wood
  • The festival is held at the Fenelon Falls fairgrounds at 27 Veterans Way in Fenelon Falls

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