Midwest Salute to the Arts celebrates 35th year at annual festival. Here’s the schedule
If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, consider checking out Midwest Salute to the Arts, which hits Fairview Heights this weekend.
This weekend marks the 35th year for the fine art festival, which takes place at Moody Park on Longacre Drive and offers plenty of great works by artists from all over the country.
There will be activities and entertainment too.
Here’s what you’ll find:
Ameren Stage Entertainment
Friday, Aug. 25
6-9:30 p.m. - Anita Michelle Jackson
Saturday, Aug. 26
10-11:30 a.m. - Lanny & Julie
Noon to 1:30 p.m. - Bill Pushe
1:45-3:30 p.m. - Dusty James & Abalone Pearl
3:45-5 p.m. - Todd Carrier
5:30-8 p.m. - Sweetie & The Toothaches
Sunday, Aug. 27
11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. - Jay Dover
1:15-2:45 p.m. - Louis Michael
3:15-5 p.m. - Mark Biehl
Art & Craft Demonstrations
See how art is made at demonstrations all day Saturday and Sunday.
Artists from the Artisan Guild of Southern Illinois, the Gateway East Artists Guild, and the Midwest Woodcarvers will answer questions and show guests how they create their awesome works.
Included specialties include wood carving, pottery, illustrations, jewelry, felting, paper making, weaving and more.
Swing by the tent and check it out.
Children’s Entertainment
Saturday, Aug. 26
10 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Illustrator Randall Jason Spriggs - Cartoon for Kids
11 a.m. - Marilyn & Larry Kinsella - Stories ‘N Stones
Sunday, Aug. 27
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Illustrator Randall Jason Spriggs - Cartoon for Kids
The Children’s Creation Station will also be available for the kiddos from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday.
Projects include:
Mural Painting
Painted Pet Rocks
Colorful Coffee Filter Flowers
Decorative Door Hangers
Upcycled Chalkboard Art
The Children’s Gallery will offer kids-only shopping. Littles can buy art without parents influencing their selections.
This gallery was designed to “foster an interest in art at an early age,” according to the Midwest Salute to the Arts website.
Kids ages 5-13 enter the gallery and select a piece of their choosing. They are then encouraged to meet the artist that created the selected piece and learn how it was made.
The cost to enter the gallery is $10. The gallery will be open until all art has been disbursed.
Food & Refreshments
And to keep up your strength as you enjoy the day’s events, there also will be good eats and cool treats from a variety of food trucks.
Feast in the Park
Kona Ice - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
D&T’s Ol Fashioned Kettle Corn - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Fantastick Pops - Sunday only
Midwest Wingfest - serving wings Friday, Saturday & Sunday
The Knights of Columbus Council 592 - BBQ porksteak plates, brats, smoked chicken, drumsticks, served Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Takozz Real Mexican Food - Friday and Sunday only
Celeste Creations - hamburgers, hot dogs, pulled pork, fries, served Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Ana Cupcakes - vanilla, chocolate, strawberry and lemon cupcakes, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Vendors at the Rotary Pavilion include:
Fairview Heights Rotary Club - serving Chick Fritz products
Hidden Lake Winery - wine tasting and serving wine by the glass
Bella Vista Winery - wine tasting and serving wine by the glass
Sour Puss Lemonade Shake-Ups - Saturday and Sunday only
E. Brown’s Bakery - Saturday only
VIP Sponsor Mixer
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Breakthru Beverage Group
Robert “Chick” Fritz Inc.
Tong Phoon Thai Restaurant
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Midwest Salute the Arts takes place at Moody Park in Fairview Heights 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25, 10 a.m to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27.
Folks should be prepared to wear masks if requested in artists’ booths.
For more information, visit midwestsalute.com or facebook.com/MidwestSalute.
