In addition to viewing and purchasing original fine art from the region’s best artists, there was an eclectic musical lineup that included Strawberry Point entertainer Beau Timmerman, Feed the Dog out of Wisconsin, Cedar Rapids favorite Craig Erickson, Minneapolis singer Savannah Smith, and more.

As in previous years, a tent housed kid’s art activities, an area youth art exhibit, and kids art workshops by festival volunteers and ArtHaus out of Decorah, Iowa. The silent auction of “Creative Chairs” (a community art project) was held for a second year and helped raise money to put on this event. Again we shared in wine tastings, and delicious food from a variety of local and regional vendors.

Jillian Herrmann, one of the event’s founders, shared, “Each year the event has grown in prestige, and we believe that’s happened due to the enthusiastic support of the volunteers and sponsors who are eager to celebrate and support the arts in our community. We are already looking forward to our 6th annual event held in August 2020!”

Art in the Park is an event of Main Street Elkader and supported by the community and volunteers that make it possible. Find more information online at: www.ArtintheParkElkader.com and Facebook.com/ArtintheParkElkader.