Port Clinton Art Festival returns Aug. 23-24

Browse thousands of works from over 200 artists from around the country when the Port Clinton Art Festival celebrates its 42nd year.

The festival, historically ranked as one of the nation’s top art festivals, takes place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 23-24, at 600 Central Ave. in downtown Highland Park.

The fest will offer a Kids Art Zone with art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing and more; face painting; and live art demo stations, where guests can interact with the artists.

The event will also feature live music and food vendors offering barbecue, Mexican food, Italian ice and more, along with beer and specialty coffee.

The music lineup will include Imperial Boxmen at 12:30 p.m. both days, as well as the Roy McGrath Trio at 10 a.m. and Aimont Moon at 3 p.m. on Saturday, and Sara Jean Stevens at 10 a.m. and Railheart at 3 p.m. Sunday.

The 42nd Annual Port Clinton Art Festival will also partner with WINGS, an organization offering emergency safe shelter, transitional housing, and support to meet basic needs to people whose lives have been disrupted by domestic violence. Look for purple ribbons on select artwork; a portion of the sale of those items will be donated to WINGS.

Admission and parking are free. For details, visit amdurproductions.com/new-port-clinton-art-festival.