From Lynda Goodridge and the Fort Erie Arts Council
Take one bright summer day and add a lovely waterfront setting. Mix in the creativity of talented artists and musicians and you have the perfect ingredients for a fun-filled family event as the 6th Annual Crystal Beach Arts & Folk Festival takes place on Sunday, June 27th, from 11 am to 5 pm.
File photo from an earlier Crystal Beach show.
With beautiful Waterfront Park in Crystal Beach, Ontario as the backdrop, this favourite summer event promises even more this year for those attending. The Fort Erie Arts Council has expanded its focus to include artisans, in addition to visual artists of all types. New this year, as well, will be a full day of music provided by popular local and regional musicians, including Elton Lammie, the Aurijinal Junes, Rita Visser, Richard Hunt and the duo, Brad Hiliker & Michele Guy.
The Festival showcases artists from southwestern Ontario and Western New York whose works range from watercolours, acrylics and photography to sculpture, glass art and much more. The variety of styles and mediums ensures that there will be something for every taste at this exciting venue.
Kids can get in on the fun by joining our supervised crafts corner where they will make something of their own to take home. Andrea Knutt, from the New Mama Shop in Ridgeway, has some great ideas that are sure to capture the imagination and get those creative juices flowing.
Visitors are invited to come for an hour or stay for the day to enjoy the beauty of the Lake Erie shoreline as well as the talent of our artists and musicians. No need to go hungry, as the Crystal Ridge Skating Club will be operating a food concession and BBQ on the premises. For more information on this free community event, call the Arts Council office at 905-894-8373, email artscouncil@forterie.com or visit our website at www.forterieartscouncil.com.
The Fort Erie Arts Council encourages diverse artistic endeavours throughout the Greater Fort Erie community. Through the development of a rich and sustainable environment for the arts and culture, it promotes artistic excellence and provides opportunities for arts presentations in the community. It currently operates an art gallery featuring artwork by local visual artists at 238 Ridge Rd. N., Ridgeway, ON
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