Art Festivals

I love this time of the year because it is the beginning of fair and festival period in my home town.  About this time every year, several fairs and festivals are listed in the media as must-attend events.  These festivals occur rain or shine. This is an opportunity to get outside and to see and experience something new and exciting.

Several of the art festivals in my area have been around for many years.  The most exciting for me are the street art festivals.  Last weekend we had what is considered one of the top ranked art fairs in the county.  The Talbot Street Art Fair included more than 250 artists from across the nation.  Another great thing about this festival is that admission is free.

I recently read that art festivals will be curtailed in London this year because of the 2012 Olympics.  Some believe that local festivals of all kind will not be able to compete with the sports.  It seems that the Diamond Jubilee celebrations along with the planning for the upcoming Olympics will keep many people from enjoying regular festivals in London.

Hopefully, no major occurrence will prevent fairs and festivals to appear in your area.  If you are fortunate enough to be located in an area where lots of festivals will occur, you might want add these to your calendar.