Shelby Township Celebrates 30 Years of Art Fairs

Organizers of the Shelby Township Art Fair have released details of the 30th edition of the event this August.

The Art Fair will feature nearly 80 artists exhibiting and selling their works Aug. 10-11 on the municipal grounds, organizer stated in a release. 

In addition to having arts, crafts and activities for children and adults, organizers are bringing back the Michigan Made Products section this year with more than 20 Michigan-based companies and home businesses showcasing their products.

There is no charge for parking, or entry, into the fair. There will also be a free shuttle bus to take visitors from and to the free lot in the Shelby Community Center.

Additionally, the first 400 families each day will receive a sponsor “swag” tote bag filled with flyers, coupons, and promotional items, organizers added.

Here are some of the events and entertainment planned for the fair:

Bandshell - Sponsored by Genisys Credit Union
                                  Saturday                           Sunday
Wally Fitz Jazz       10:30 a.m. - 12:30 pm   10 a.m. - Noon
Rick & Dayna Duo    1 - 3 p.m.                     12:30 - 2 p.m.
Steve Floyd Group   3:30 - 5 p.m.
Motor City Music Mix                                       2:30 - 4 p.m.

Strolling the Grounds

Bob & Carl                    11 a.m. - 1 p.m.            11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Detroit Flyhouse Circus   2 - 2:30 p.m.                   1:30 - 2 p.m.

East of the Bandshell

Detroit Flyhouse Circus            2:30-3:30 p.m.                2 - 3 p.m.
Big Wave Dave Sand Sculptor  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.       10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Chalk Art Zone                        10 a.m. - 5 p.m.       10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Near Michigan Made Products Area

Mike Weiss Chainsaw Sculptor       10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 
Play 1st Mobile Gaming                     Noon - 4 p.m.               Noon-3 p.m.
Fire Department Truck & Bouncer  10 a.m. - 5 p.m.         10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

Kid’s Corner Craft and Activity Area

Kid’s Craft Tent                          10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
DIA Art Making Workshop           10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.    10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Critters from the Nature Center  11 a.m. - 4 p.m.                 12:30 - 3 p.m.
Inflatable Bouncers                     10 a.m. - 5 p.m.              10 a.m. - 4 p.m.  

Historic Hope Chapel

Chapel Tours                                  11 a.m. - 3 p.m.          11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
MLK Art Winners Display                 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.          11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Violinist Kim Becker                        11 a.m. - 3 p.m.               Noon - 2 p.m.

Additional features of the Art Show this year include:

• Trashy Treasures Recycled Art Contest (east of the Kid’s Corner) hosted by the Shelby Township Beautification and Solid Waste & Recycling Committees.
• DIA Inside|Out Project - Classic Art Reproductions in various locations
• Andrews Schoolhouse Tours by Shelby Historical Committee
• Silent Auction of Chainsaw Art on Sunday at Information Booth