Artsfest on Historic Walnut Street is 39 years old this year, believe it or not, and it’s scheduled for Saturday and Sunday May 4 th and 5 th from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, with a fully-programmed footprint along the Walnut Street Historic District, from National Avenue to Gilardi's Restaurant just west of Hammons Parkway. "This year we've got a really great, high-caliber group of artists we've invited in,” says Avery Parrish, Corporate Art Coordinator at Springfield Regional Arts Council. More than 120 artists from 19 states, Canada and even Belgium will be displaying, selling and competing for more than $4,000 in cash awards. “We've got them coming in from all over. We've invited back Vodka Bacon Studios, who won Best of Show last year,” says Parrish. “We've also got some great local talent like Farley Lewis and Crystal Moody, Denise Bell. So keep your eye out for some really great stuff." Artsfest draws approximately 20,000 patrons each year. Featured media
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