This mixed media painting,“Sunrise Morning,” is by Shelby Township-based artist Kandy Myny, of Bit O’ Whimsey Design Studio.

Photo provided by Kandy Myny

Clinton Township resident Tim McEvoy, of Timae Wooden Home Portraits, creates custom art of family homes and cottages.

Photo provided by Tim McEvoy

ROCHESTER — The Art & Apples Festival will return to Rochester this weekend, signaling to locals that fall is near.

Now in its 59th year, the three-day festival of fine arts will once again bring art enthusiasts of all ages to Rochester Municipal Park, which will transform into one of the nation’s largest juried fine art festivals Sept. 5-7.

Nearly 60,000 attendees visit the festival each year over the three-day weekend, and Paint Creek Center for the Arts Executive Director Shaun Hayes

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