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press release information for the 35th Annual
Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce
Music and Arts Festival!

Festival Fact Sheet 2008

Event:  35th Annual Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music & Arts Festival

Web site:  www.westervillechamber.com/festival

Date:  Saturday, July 12 and Sunday, July 13, 2008.

Hours:  Saturday, 11am-7pm and Sunday, 11am-5pm
 
Location: Heritage Park/Everal Barn, Westerville, OH
(Exit Cleveland Avenue North off Interstate 270, Heritage Park is located on the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Main Street)

Parking: Free parking will be available throughout the weekend
 
Arts/Crafts: There will be juried fine arts/crafts exhibits and sales by 150 fine artists from throughout the United States and Canada. In addition, "heritage" craftspeople will demonstrate colonial and American crafts in period costumes
 
Entertainment:  There will be live bands featured on two separate stages throughout the festival playing a variety of music, including R&B, Country, Big Band Jazz, Solo Guitar, Bluegrass, Celtic, and Classical
 
Youth: Hands-on art activities and entertainment such as interactive musical performances, storytelling, and magic shows will be featured
 
Auctions: Participating exhibitors will donate items for a silent auction. All proceeds from the auction will go to offset the cost of the Festival
Silent Auction - Saturday, July 12, 1-6 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, 11-4 p.m.
 
History: Established in 1974 as a street festival, the Westerville Music & Arts Festival is now respected as one of the finest outdoor juried arts festivals in Ohio
 

Festival Chair:  Stacey Marimpietri, Chase

Phone: (614) 882-8917
 
Sponsor: The Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce is an accredited organization comprised of more than 700 area businesses and individuals working to promote the outstanding quality of community in the Westerville area
 
Chamber Contact: Michqua Allen
Phone:  614-882-8917
[Chamber Office]