A previous Harrisburg Artsfest
Harrisburg has drawn up an artsy event to kickstart the summer.
Artsfest, the city’s annual event, will return to Riverfront Park, from May 27 to 29, with artisan vendors, live music and food.
The festival will feature over 150 artisans and craftsmen from across the country, selling handmade items in categories including ceramics, drawing, furniture, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, printmaking and sculpture, among others.
The HBG Flea will also be on site with a lineup of local artists and small businesses.
In conjunction with the festival, Jazzfest will bring local musicians to one of the live music stages. Another stage will showcase bands, dance groups and other community groups, and the Art Association of Harrisburg will host a concert series presented by The Wednesday Club.
Attendees can grab a bite to eat at one of the 25 food trucks that will line N. Front Street, offering cheesesteaks, dumplings, stuffed waffles, funnel cakes and more. Farm Show milkshakes will also be on site. Additionally, the festival will include beer and wine gardens.
For the younger crowd, Kidsfest will provide free activities such as face painting, balloon animals, tightwire walking and juggling, as well as other entertainment.
All attendees can also participate in a community mosaic project.
Artsfest will take place from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on May 27 and 28 and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 29.
City street parking is free on Sunday and Monday and the code LUVHBG can be used in the Parkmobile app to receive four hours of free downtown street parking on Saturday. Parking downtown is free after 5 p.m. City Island parking is $5. Parking at the Market Square Garage is $10 from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. each event day, courtesy of Park Harrisburg. Free bike parking is available courtesy of Recycle Bicycle.
For more information on Harrisburg’s Artsfest, visit their website.
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