Geauga Park District
When summer is hottest, it’s time for two great arts festivals in Chardon: Geauga Park District’s 28th annual Nature Arts Festival at Big Creek Park and the Chardon Square Association’s 39th annual Chardon Arts Festival on historic Chardon Square.
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Great Day For Arts In Chardon
Aug. 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
When summer is hottest, it’s time for two great arts festivals in Chardon: Geauga Park District’s 28th annual Nature Arts Festival at Big Creek Park and the Chardon Square Association’s 39th annual Chardon Arts Festival on historic Chardon Square.
The events are connected by a free 5-minute Lolly the Trolley ride. Admission and parking are free at both.
On Chardon Square, the Chardon Arts Festival returns with more than 100 juried artists. Learn more about the Chardon Square festival at www.chardonsquareassociation.org.
In Big Creek Park, 25 regional artists will be displaying after being juried for wildlife/Nature-inspired artwork, making for a truly unique indoor/outdoor event.
Complete lists of art vendors, farm market vendors, food options, live music and entertainment are posted at bit.ly/gpdspecial, including make-n-take crafts, cartoon portraits, face painting, balloon art, nature-inspired poetry and prose readings and more.
Arts In Nature
Aug. 7, 6-8 p.m.
The West Woods Nature Center will be home to the Geauga Arts Council Juried Art Show this summer for the fifth year. It opens with a Meet the Artists event with refreshments on Wednesday. The show will remain on display daily, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., through Oct. 7.
