The 56th Annual Sun Valley Arts & Crafts Festival will return to Atkinson Park Aug. 8-10, transforming the lawn next to Hemingway STEAM School into a celebration of creativity, community and craftsmanship.

Free and open to the public, the festival will welcome attendees from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.

Now produced by Altitude Events Group, the juried outdoor show draws national acclaim.

This year, over 440 artists applied to participate, with a final selection of 126 artists hailing from 28 states. They’ll showcase work across 12 categories, including ceramics, jewelry, painting and woodworking. A $1,000 Best of Show prize and category awards will recognize outstanding work.

Festival visitors can expect to enjoy food trucks, shaded picni

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