Maybe I am biased, since the crafts and festivals in San Francisco actually sell things you want to buy, but this wasn't that. It was lots of junky crafts and a few (non-crowded) food stalls - All packed together in an alley for only about 4 blocks. I went with 2 friends, the only thing one of us actually purchased was a sticker. I suppose the good news is that parking was pretty easy and it is only 1x per year. Hard pass. read more

Great venue, great weather, great people watching and some great artist out there. Not many mask wearer's if that is a concern but we got there early so it was not a problem. Hope things continue to get better because we miss these type of events. Great job Deep Ellum read more

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The Deep Ellum Art Festival is an exuberayting 3-days festival filled with art and music. Celebrating its 25th year this year. My, how big it's grown! Of art, remembering when I first called this an amazing underground art festival years back. Now, not just local, but commercial art vendors from all over is here now, harder it is to find the diamonds in the rough amongst the purified art displays and vendors that I can also find at all the other art fairs! Of music, WOW, it's really something to behold. Different genres, different acts on what I counted of three large stages, and numerous scheduled street musicians along the blocks from 11am -11pm daily! And, of its location, fantastic it is for this event. While there's of course the standard food vendors at the festival, wonderful it is to venture out and try one of the eccentric local eateries in Deep Ellum! CHEERS! read more

Deep Ellum Arts Festival - At the 25th Annual Deep Ellum Art Fair (2019) - Festivals Near Me - Dallas, Texas

This was my second year in a row coming and it was so much bigger then last year. Pretty awesome local bands on stage. It's cool to just walk around Deep Ellum checking out some stellar art work while drinking a cold beer and munching out on some awesome fair foods! read more

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Great event went early masked many not masked artists selling their wears and music on every corner. Something for everyone and able to try local deep ellum restaurants. read more

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An eclectic mix of artists from all over the US (Iowa, Colorado, ATX, etc.) descended on the Deep Ellum neighborhood for a three day festival. The city closes the streets to car traffic, and the pedestrians fill every available space that's left. Vendor tents line both sides of the streets. Each intersection has food vendors, coupon booths, an ATM, porta-potties, and a stage with different bands and musical acts performing. Free street parking can be found if you go early; otherwise there were lots where you could pay for festival parking. We went on Sunday for the pet-friendly day. At the street intersections where the food vendors and tables and chairs could be found, there were also water dishes out for the dogs. We stopped at these water holes regularly and they always seemed filled with fresh water. At another intersection we found a food truck for dogs. Pawtastic Snacks was selling frozen yogurt for your pooch. Flavors included things like bacon and peanut butter. Unfortunately it was the only pet vendor we saw. There was an artist that would do a painting of your dog on canvas for several hundred dollars. I'm surprised there wasn't a caricaturist there. Great business opportunity for someone. At 11:00am, people with pets met at the Deep Ellum dog park to register for the dog parade. Some dressed up their mutts in costumes (Brittany Spears was spotted in her school girl uniform). The Pet Parade procession made its way down the vendor aisle around noon followed by the People Parade with marching band, small cart floats and dancers at 1:00pm. As the afternoon sun blazed down, the crowds got so thick it became difficult to navigate the walkway. We had to leave because our foster pup was overwhelmed by the masses. Thankfully we were able to retreat to the shaded Deep Ellum dog park where the pup could relieve herself and relax. Although most of the artists were selling out of my price range, I thoroughly enjoyed visiting their temporary tent galleries during the festival. read more

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The 2016 Deep Ellum Arts Festival has come and gone. It was another great event; definitely bigger than previous years and perhaps even better. Once again the event was held on Main Street which was blocked off from Malcom X Blvd to Exposition. The weather cooperated this year and the temps were pleasant throughout the festival which ran from Friday through Sunday. I'm sure the vendors appreciated this as it gave them three days of optimal weather conditions to showcase their products. As in previous years, there were lots of vendors from all over the USA with a varying selection of items available for purchase. The items ranged from mattresses (yes, I recall seeing a booth for a mattress store) to all types of art pieces. One thing that was noticeably different this year is most of the vendors were from states other than Texas. In case you work up an appetite (or get thirsty) perusing the art booths, there are plenty of food and beverage booths as well. And by food I mean 'fair-type food such as corn dogs, turkey legs, funnel cakes, etc. While admission to the festival is free, food and drinks are available for purchase; most requiring coupons. The coupons were available for purchase once inside the festival area. I did not purchase any but was told the coupons were $1 each and only cash was accepted. There was food court area setup that contained restaurants local to the Deep Ellum area. In addition to all the booths there were several stages with nonstop live music acts playing throughout the entire festival. As always, the festival is open to everyone (including pets) there were no activities specifically geared towards young children and teenagers. Also keep in mind that Deep Ellum is an adult oriented area with bars, clubs, restaurants and galleries, etc. so expect to see a little of bit of everything. And in some cases one might see more than just a little bit. Lastly, if you live outside the local Deep Ellum area, I highly recommend using public transportation to get there. As to be expected for an event like this, parking can be a challenge. If you live the area, walking to the festival is your best choice. I always enjoy this festival (actually I wish there were more neighborhood festivals like this in Dallas) and I'm already looking forward to 2017. There is always a fun time to be had at the Deep Ellum Arts Festival. read more

This is one of my favorite festivals. It really caught on this year - there were so many people! The festival had to move down several blocks because of all the new businesses on Main Street. It felt like there were more vendors this year. I heard this festival is run by people out of California so if you are expecting a lot of local art then you're not going to get that. Most vendors are from other states. There's still a ton to look at and buy. Most food and drinks require coupons. You can get fair food like corn dogs, turkey legs, but there's also a Deep Ellum food court that showcases local food from neighborhood places. There's a shit ton of music; two large stages on either end of the festival and some smaller stages and places along the side streets. Grab your friends, catch the DART rail and have some fun in the sun walking around the festival and then maybe checking out some of the local businesses. read more

It was a great day for a festival. Came here to enjoy looking at art and listening to the music and.....okay, just kidding. I came here to do that, but mainly to try the foods! Atmosphere - 5/5 - Great day, lots of diverse people and great little areas with art displays. Just a great time. Staff - 4/5 - Most just waited until you came to their booth and spoke to them first. Food - 4/5 - Carnival type Food. What we ordered: - BBQ Sandwich - Toffee Apple - Brat with Bacon and other items Thoroughly enjoyed each one, but nothing amazing about them. It was nice that the cut the apple, which made it easier to eat. Overall, it was a great time, and will probably come back next year. read more

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This Festival is a great idea and very much needed in Dallas, but it needs to be expanded to other streets. Trying to stroll down Main Street and check out the artists' booths and the live music was almost impossible. My hubby & I went on Saturday and it was a gorgeous day, so the festival was packed. The crowd was huge. We actually got stuck in a giant foot traffic jam for about ten minutes. I'm not griping (because I love outdoor festivals), but it really is too big to have on just one street. Also, expanding the streets would also make it easier for people to bring pets and kids. There were many local and far away artists with some fascinating looking treasures, but we couldn't even make it to half of the booths due to the narrow street and large crowd. Hopefully, next year, it will expand geographically. read more

Deep Ellum Arts Festival - This band is pretty good - Festivals Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Literally stumbled across this festival by accident. DEAF puts the art in art festival, with all forms of art, most impressively the artistic talents of the musicians. I was quite impressed with the number of active stages (4) and variety of the performers (folk - 13 bands, rock/alternative - 19 bands, blues/jazz - 19 bands, see http://lineup.deepellumartsfestival.com/ ) spanning the three days of the festival. The number of artists displaying their crafts was equally impressive. The number of mediums represented would be too long of a list for this review, so I'll direct you to this URL - http://www.deepellumartsfestival.com/art?id=48 Decent variety of eats and drinks too, in addition to Deep Ellum's usual array of eateries. The Food list is here: http://www.deepellumartsfestival.com/taste It was one of the more eclectic festivals I have been to and was very enjoyable. Oh, and thank you M&Ms for letting me try the three new flavors: Coffee Nut, Honey Nut and Chili Nut. My fav flavor was (surprisingly) the Honey Nut, as it gave me a "Crème brûlée" vibe. Chili was not hot enough, not unique enough, for me. Coffee was not pronounced enough. Bottom line: I hope to visit again next year! read more

Deep Ellum Arts Festival - 2016 Map, note location. Yelp map was a bit off. - Festivals Near Me - Dallas, Texas

My second time coming to this event was even more excellent, even though it wasn't the same without my girl, but I really enjoyed my time here. I wish the parking lot wasn't so pricey for what it is but I got the opportunity to not only went to the art festival but I explored ​further in Deep Ellum the entire day. But you guys, you cannot miss out this yummy gem that I always enjoy​ eating every single time I have an opportunity.​ Crepe Crazy from Austin, Texas which is operated​ and owned by Deaf members. And their selection of crepes on the menu is​ fantastic. I got the Dulce De Leche Turtle. The crepe was so soft and buttery while the sweetness of bananas blended with the sugary of caramel spread and topped with a ​rich chocolate​ sauce made every bite so lovely. So worth to get it every they stop by in Dallas or when I stop by in Austin vice versa. I didn't do this last year but this time, I was more focusing on all the ​art pieces I could see. I asked the artists questions then I gather their​ info. It was really inspiring to gain knowledge about these pieces I saw. I hope later on when I have enough money, I'll be able to purchase the items I want to get. Just lovely. read more

Deep Ellum Arts Festival - Crepe Crazy: Dulce De Leche Turtle - Festivals Near Me - Dallas, Texas

One of my absolute favorite festivals in Dallas! Cool vibe here for sure. You can check out cool art from about 200 vendors. There's also live music and good eats. I did however expect to see local beer here and all I could find was PBR but that didn't stop me from having a good time! Entry is free and kids are welcome but this is definitely more of an adult kind of thing. There's no planned kid events here. I did see dogs out but I don't recommend bringing your dog. I do highly recommend checking out the food here. I had the Brazilian Burger from Flaming Grill Barbecue and it was godly! read more

Fun, FREE, and dog friendly. They have tons of art vendors, food, live music, and interesting things to look at. Almost everything is super expensive, but it's still fun to look at. There is street parking (meters) or parking lots ($5 all day). read more

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Absolutely loved the festival! So many unique styles of art and different mediums represented. I really enjoyed interacting with the artists and finding out about their process and inspiration for their work. Felt safe and unhurried on Friday afternoon and managed to get into Pecan Lodge for BBQ for an early dinner. read more

What an awesome, funky arts festival in the heart of Deep Ellum! This was my first time going; Jon G. and I definitely plan on going every year from now on! There are tons of vendors. Food, art in all forms, beer, live music, poetry slam and spoken word, any and everything you can think of! I have always been a big fan of up-cycling and there was tons of gorgeous, up-cycled, functional!, pieces! I especially loved the SteamPunk inspired lighting fixtures and the carved shed antlers repurposed into jewelry, hair pieces, even guitar picks! All food and beverages are purchased using a Ticket system. It's $1 a ticket, $10 for a strip of 10. Food was typically about 7-12 tickets per entree. Our beers were 6 tickets a pop. Make sure to get enough tickets the first time to prevent you from having to run back and forth to the purchase booths. Lots of love art happening everywhere. The love dumpster painting was especially neat! This festival is kick ass and I can't wait to come back! read more

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This was my first time attending the DE Arts Fest and I am happy to have finally made it out. I now know why my neighbors say it's their favorite event of the year. First thing's first - COME EARLY. It got incredibly crowded by 3 p.m., so if you want space and time to thoroughly enjoy the vendors, head over between opening and 2 p.m. Of course, if there's a band or artist you want to see you'll need to attend at a certain time, but just know that it'll be an insane amount of people and long lines for beer/drink tickets. Also - bring cash. I don't think we found a drink vendor who accepted credit card (so not sure if they exist) and expect to pay $7-10 for a drink. The festival was huge - so many vendors lining all the way down Main Street and plenty to keep you entertained. Great local acts performing on several stages and lots and lots of awesome food, in addition to the neighborhood restaurants and bars. I definitely look forward to attending next year! read more

Been to this fest the past two years. The only complaint I have is not knowing about it sooner! There are so many talented artists and musicians...and it's free! If you don't like crowds it can get a little cramped. We normally take the Dart because parking looks horrible. read more

Deep Ellum Arts Festival - Brit painting live! - Festivals Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Good artists but the food options are tired and outdated. Also it seems they never reinvest to improve from year to year... stages are too small and cheap... read more

It couldn't have been a more perfect day for a stroll around Deep Ellum looking at art and "art." I loved the contrast from paintings of bright landscape to weird, copper wire statues balancing on a rock on top of a metal bird house. Whatever you call art, it's so nice seeing people supporting local artists. Festivals like this reminds how great of a city this is. Plus, it was great to people and dog watch. read more

Being from out of town this was a great experience to really see the town and all its vibrance. From the music to the food and amazing art, this is a great festival to attend. read more

I have always loved Fort Worth's Main Street Festival, but now I'm in love with Deep Ellum Arts Festival. I was really impressed with the creativity in each artist's booth. Each booth had something unique and different. From jewelry, glass blown, photography, paintings, hand crafted items for your home, purses, hand bags, and so much more. I entered to win a free burlesque class! Woot! Lol. Then, of course you got folks trying to convert you to DirectTV, or sell you a new bath tub. On the festival's website, it tells you that it's not really for kids. They aren't responsible for what they see. Made me nervous. Like what will they see? People getting it on in the corner? No.. it wasn't even bad at all. There were plenty of kids and my kids enjoyed it. The street musicians were pretty good. To get anything at a food vendor, you will have to buy coupons. $10 gets you 10 coupons, I believe. We got $20 worth and I was hoping to get something good, but the husband and kids wasted on two strawberry lemonades and a pretzel. Okay, I wouldn't say wasted, but it wouldn't have been my first choice. I was eying the blue crab cucumber salad, but in the end we didn't have enough coupons. Lol. Oh well. Oh, and then there was the candy apples. We got a M&M candy apple. My kids never had one before and loved it. Even though I got sunburned, next year I will return :P. read more

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I've always anticipated this fest every year! Been going for 5 years now and I still enjoy it every time read more

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Saundra N. suggested this festival on a whim, and boy, am I glad we (plus Howard C. and Peter H. ^^) checked it out! The weather was beautiful and sunny, making our stroll through all the booths a lot of fun~ Paintings or drawings with all sorts of mediums (my favorite was the lustrous prints on metal/aluminum), leather/glass/coke-can goods, poetry slam, music, fair food, and of course, the original stores of Deep Ellum too! ... Makes me wish I was really creative and artistic :P Yesterday was a perfect visit for people watching and awwww-ing at dogs while enjoying gourmet ice pops and good company!~ read more

It was my first time to attend this year and loved it! The weather, the food, the artists, the live music, and just everything else was great! Make sure you check out the TicTac station to create your personalized TicTacs! So many different flavors and you even get to choose your own name to your TicTacs. I love how they force creativity on you! Another way to promote people to be creative were the chalks that were placed on the streets! I don't remember the last time I messed around with chalks! Totally took advantage of them and started making my own artwork on the ground hahaha Seriously, this is great place to walk around, meet new people, bring your dogs, kids, dates and a way to support deep ellum! FYI, try to use the restroom before you come because the only "restroom" that is available are the porta potties...... read more

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Great assortment of artists and activities! Good food and drinks from street vendors, in addition to the regular Deep Ellum hotspots. There are enough different music & performance stages and areas that you can def find something to suit your tastes. Really, there is something for everyone from your dog to your kids (kids can draw on the street - chalk provided)! We'll go again next year! read more

Amazing artists and artworks of all kinds & media! A carnival type vibe, where you have to purchase coupons for food and drinks. But you HAVE to check it out. Free admission too read more

Art festival 2015!!! We can out on Friday this year and we really enjoyed ourselves. Love all the different artistic expressions. They have just about every type of art you may be into and also a lot of types of art you have not been exposed to. And the food.... Absolutely amazing! There is something for every pallet. There seemed to be something on every corner. This year they had the Revlon section was a lot of fun. It was like a playing dress up. Great times!!!! read more

Deep Ellum Arts Festival - Festivals Near Me - Dallas, Texas

So I have to tell you, I've been wanting to go to this festival for years. YEARS! Finally came a weekend where there was not much else going on and I was able to go. What a fun local event, and best of all it's absolutely free to walk around and marvel at all of the art! They have artists from all over the U.S. & there is definitely so much to look at. So many different types of art as well. There's also food vendors and local beer/beverages to choose from. It's smack dab in the middle of some incredible shops in Deep Ellum as well so you can totally make a day out of it! Do what I did and get there as early as possible to snag a good parking spot otherwise you may definitely run into some issues. Or just take the DART rail which is not too far either! Great event and we had some fabulous weather. Can't wait to return next year. read more

This is a great event for all. The main street in Deep Ellum is blocked off and there are event on either of the two parallel streets. There were many music stages this year including a singer songwriter stage. Most of the stages have lots of room to watch and chairs are provided. It is not billed to be a family friendly event, but we took our kids and there are plenty of others there as well. It was crowded, but the spaces are wide enough for a stroller. There was a decent amount of second hand smoke though, but no complaints here. An improvement could be an increase in quality food vendors. There were many of the "fair" type food concessions. With a ton of restaurants already in the area, there were still many great options. read more

I totally loved the Deep Ellum Arts Festival!! We attended on Sunday and it was a great time from the start. The band on the main stage was great and the crowd was enjoying their Sunday Funday everywhere we went. After a quick stop for a jam, we made our way down Elm and wished we hadn't have eaten lunch before coming out. The food smelled amazing and there was plenty to go around. Note taken for next year... We crept along, looking at every booth and enjoying the crowd. There were tons of dogs which added an extra element of "people" watching - my favorite past time. The artists were all amazing and willing to talk to just about anyone who wanted to listen and it was way easy to find favorites and pick out dream pieces in just about every booth. Prices were pretty reasonable although you rarely saw anyone lugging around an $800 canvas. We spent a good few hours walking through and still didn't see everything in detail. It was a great day and I am excited to visit again next year!! read more

Deep Ellum Arts Festival - Festivals Near Me - Dallas, Texas

It was nice in that the weather was nice... but I do wish it was marketed a little differently. This is not an arts festival showcasing Deep Ellum or local artists. These are artists from all over the USA... there are also some state-fair type food tents (again, not Deep Ellum-oriented). We didn't want to fumble with tokens or tickets or whatever the food process was so we ended up going to Uncle Uber's to support local :) I do like that this event brings business to Deep Ellum, but it should just be called "Traveling Arts Festival" instead. I went in with big expectations and felt pretty underwhelmed. read more

LOVE the idea of an outdoor festival with live music, beer, and fair food (corn dogs, candied apples and funnel cakes to name a few) with artisan arts and crafts to check out. But it was sooo crowded on Saturday afternoon which made it congested and exhausting to herd in the human traffic. It was kinda like the state fair but condensed onto Main Street. It was impressive how many vendors there were, food to try, and stages set up with live music, but with all the bodies it sometimes felt like "get me outta here!" Maybe I'm getting old and crotchety.. Food and drinks are coupons only and coupons are cash only. Prices were normal. We walked through and after fighting the crowds, ended up just going to Elm Street and bar hopping instead. I was pretty disappointed the art and crafts weren't even from local artists. All the vendors were from out of state. Saw some interesting art though and fun people watching. read more

Do you like art? Do you like handmade crafts? Do you like supporting local artists and businesses? Do you like walking in the streets - ok, only a few streets - of Deep Ellum chugging a beer while you look at art and crafts while supporting local artists? Then the Deep Ellum Arts Festival is for you. Here's why this festival is one of my favorites: ~It's a free event. No admission means more money spent on food and beer. Win. ~There's handmade everything and some of it is affordable. Some of it isn't but it's still fun to look, amIright? ~The people watching is EPIC. Gotta love DE on a normal day but this festival seems to bring out the freaks. Two thumbs up! ~This festival proves that Deep Ellum isn't the scary dank alley that people still think it is. Seriously, DE is fun and cool and unique, all of the things this festival reinforces. The Deep Ellum Arts Festival is something I do not miss. You shouldn't miss it either! read more

This was my first time to the Deep Ellum Arts Festival and it was much larger than I was expecting. We go to the Fort Worth and Southlake ones every year but for some reason had not made it this way. I really did have a good time. We went on Sunday morning pretty much when they opened so there were no HUGE crowds so you could take you time and enjoy all there was to see. As for the artwork, it's pretty much the same things you will see at the other art festivals some are great and others not so great but there is plenty to see and enjoy. I guess we went on take your dog to the art festival day which for me was WONDERFUL. There were dogs of every type and I enjoyed looking at all of them and the lady that made the coat for her Great Dane.... just too cool. read more

This is by far my favorite arts festival and I try to never miss it. To begin with I have never struggled to find parking because I get there early. The price of admission is free and when you buy the tickets you don't really feel like you are being swindled because the ticket to food/drink exchange is reasonable. When you come here you will get to hear quality live music and several pieces of art that will leave you impressed. The festival attendees are diverse and friendly which is typical of the Deep Ellum vibe. read more

I went to the art festival for the first time and wasn't as impressed as I expected to be. They had some phenomenal artists, but I felt as if most of them were incredibly over priced. I really was wanting to purchase some jewelry, but none of the vendors had stuff that fit OR that I could afford. The music was definitely great to listen too, but it got so packed and hard to walk towards certain areas that we did not even stay to listen to the music. I do appreciate the fact that the festival is free though. It is nice to just walk around for a few hours and check out the art and music in the area. The food and drinks are WAAAAYYYY overpriced so I recommend eating and drinking in the bars around Deep Ellum before you go. read more

All yeah the legendary Deep Ellum art festival you can't live in Dallas and not attend this event. Food, beer, art, music and fun what more can you ask for. Everything is done by coupons which is fine but the beer selection is the most hipster selection ever PBR and Lone Star which is cool I like Lone Star. The Art and music is the main attraction here with tons of local bands as well as street performers best part it's FREE! read more

I hadn't been to the Deep Ellum arts festival in YEARS....and I only went at night, so I really didnt know what to expect when I mosey'd on over to it this weekend (I'm from Tennessee....we mosey)...but I was more than pleasantly surprised. And the weather being so beautiful was the icing on the festival cupcake. Crowds werent too big, the weather was beautiful, and you were never without the sound of some really great live music ringing in your ears. I arrived at the West end of the street festival, and headed East. I didnt get 20 yards before I spotted a corn dog & lemonade truck...um, YES PLEASE! Grabbed some tickets to get my grub, smeared the corny dog with mustard, and continued on my way....happy as a carb-loading clam! Passing tent after tent of art and jewelry...I not only had constant eye candy, but could feel myself getting motivated to get off my ars and make some art again. Some of this stuff was just unreal...I applaud all you booth holders this year, you really wowed me. Hit about halfway...another stage....great music....BEER STAND...perfect. Grabbed a brew...giggled at some kids drawing on the street with street chalk (they had buckets of chalk out everywhere so anyone could create art.....very clever).....then watched as a guy dressed like he beamed here straight from Woodstock skipped around holding a "Free Hugs" sign....shook my head and started off again. More great art...more great booths...more Free Hugs! I hit the end, stood and listened to some great music...people watched for a little while (this was a Disneyland for people watchers)...then grabbed one more beer for the walk back. Great day. Great time. Great music. Great art. Friendly crowds....and my favorite part of the ENTIRE event....PUPPPPIIIIIIIEEEESSSS!!! SO MANY PUPPY DAWGS! I was in HEAVEN! Usually I stop and talk to any and every dog I pass by.by that was impossible here, for I would never get anywhere! I loved seeing dogs and owners, pet booths, dog friendly patios at the restaurants....you get an A+ from me, Deep Ellum. Yes sir. read more

I agree with Leigh, the Deep Ellum Arts Festival was pretty top notch. It was a great breezy Sunday afternoon for wandering around and looking at art and people. Art booths covered everything from photography to jewelry, paintings to glassware. I didn't buy anything this year, but that is because I was distracted by something else... Beer! They have beer booths conveniently located at various parts of Main street. Ticket booths are conveniently located right by the beer booths. Drink a lot of beer and watch some cool local bands rock out! Also was distracted by people watching...and dog watching. Everyone had their dog out there so every conversation would be halted by "oh my gawwwd look how cuuuute that doggie is!" Or at least all my conversations were halted in that manner. Hippies were walking around giving free hugs...I didn't get one because I feared they may smell kind of bad, just guessing. All sorts of people from all walks of life were walking around enjoying the weather and the booze. Fun times! read more