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| - Overall, this is an enjoyable festival where there is something for everyone.
While this is branded as an Arts Festival, it could also be called a music festival. There are hundreds of artists selling their wares, but there are also four stages packed with entertainment. The music choices range from blue grass to hip hop, folk to rock and roll and it is almost non stop between the different stages.
A lot of the artwork is out of most people's budgets, but there is a nice mix of art that you can purchase for under $50 as well. The range of items for sale is typical of most art festivals - paintings, photography, pottery and jewelry. One of the more unique (and affordable) vendors was the chinese paper cutter. For $1 per letter, he cut your name and your name in Chinese out of paper and included a mat! It was an affordable and very unique gift.
There is also a great variety of food. Everything from traditional cotton candy and corn dogs to lobster burgers. I sampled the lobster burger and it was very tasty. Like any festival, though, the food can be pricey.
One of the nice features of the festival is that there are several free water stations around. the day I was there it was sunny and in the 80s, so this was a life saver.
Overall, a very enjoyable event. If you are easily swayed or tempted by beautiful artwork or tasty eats, it might be a good idea to leave the wallet at home so all you can do is browse.
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