Cheesman Park Art Fest

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While we have mentioned this before, one aspect of our neighborhood that we will never tire of is our close proximity to historic Cheesman Park! While the park typically provides a place to walk, jog or picnic, this upcoming weekend brings something special to the park. If you are in search of something to do that involves arts and the outdoors, look no further - this weekend the park will host the 3rd Annual Cheesman Park Art Festival! Clear some space on your calendars for July 25-July 26 to enjoy art, food and fun, just steps away from your home at The Amaranth!

More than 100 juried artists and merchants from throughout the country will converge upon Capital Hill's, and our neighborhood's own, Cheesman Park this weekend for the festival. Guests will encounter any and all types of art imaginable, including pottery, jewelry, glass art, paintings and more. The two-day, outdoor show will take place along the park's tree-lined greenscape, off of 8th Ave. Hours for the festival are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. 

Completing the artistic atmosphere will be local musicians, food trucks, demonstrations and kid's activities. Participating food trucks include: El Toro the Tot, Tacos La Tapatia, Deer Creek Pizza, Cilantro Truck and more. Visitors are encouraged to take public transportation, walk, or bike to the event, which will be simple for Amaranth residents to do! However, if you need to travel by car to the event, parking will be available along 8th Ave. This event is free to attend! 

One important (non) factor is the weather - the forecast looks mostly sunny for the weekend with temperatures in upper 80s! Walk over to the festival, cool off with some ice cream, and take a look at the works of art! If you wanted to make a day out of the event, pack up a picnic basket or blanket to lay out and enjoy the scenery before or after the festival. 

It's close to home, it's free and it's fun - what else could you want from a local event? Visit the park this weekend and enjoy all that Amaranth living has to offer!