Art Lovers Dawn on Shelby Township Today for Annual Festival

Here's a look at what to expect and where to park for the annual Shelby Township art festival.

Posted Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 7:12 pm ET|Updated Fri, Aug 10, 2012 at 7:14 pm ET

Art lovers will feast today and Sunday on a smorgasbord of art at the Shelby Township Art Fair, located on the township .

Vistors can expect to find art booths ranging from digital photography, water paint, sculptures, clothing, jewelery and handmade soaps.

For those looking for some delticalble art, handmade choclates and candies will be on display in addition to food booths.

If you're just looking for some plain good family-friendly entertainment, then feast your senses on the daylong entertainment lineup.

Saturday, August 11

10 a.m. - Art Fair opens, closes at 5 p.m.
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Wally Fitz Jazz
12:30 p.m. Cirque Amongus - audience participation circus performance
1:00 p.m. Rick & Dayna Duo
2:30 p.m. Free on-site drop-in drawing classes with Stephanie Kent for kids and adults at the Kids Corner until 4:30 p.m.
3 p.m.Cirque Amongus - audience participation circus performance
3:30-5:00 p.m. Student Performance by Suzette’s Masters of Dance

Sunday, August 12

10:00 a.m. art fair opens and closes at 4 p.m.
10 a.m.-Noon Wally Fitz Jazz
12 p.m. Cirque Amongus - audience participation circus performance
12 p.m. Free on-site drop-in drawing classes with Stephanie Kent for kids and adults at the Kids Corner until 4:30 p.m.
12:30-2:00 pm Rick & Dayna Duo
2 p.m.Free on-site drop-in drawing classes with Stephanie Kent for kids and adults at the Kids Corner until 4:30 p.m.
2:30-4:00 pm The Sun Messengers

Check out the Shelby Fire Department’s Smoke House & Aerial Ladder Truck
Child fingerprinting by the Shelby Township Police Department
Kid’s Corner Craft & Activity Area
Live animals from the Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
Musical entertainment in the bandshell
Tour Historic Hope Chapel and Andrews Schoolhouse Museum
Yummy snacks from friendly food vendors
Chalk Art Zone – Hosted and sponsored by Christian Financial Credit Union
Cirque Amongus - Circus Performances with Audience Participation
DMYC Remote Control Sailboat Display & Demo on Heritage Garden Lake
Free On-site Drawing Classes - Hosted by Michaels
Kid’s Mural Painting Area – Hosted by the Shelby Township Fine Art Society
Local and Michigan Made Products Area
Sand Sculpture Demo and Instruction and Kid’s Sand Play Area – Hosted by the Royal Park Hotel
Sponsor “Swag” Tote Bag for Artists and First 400 Attendees

Admission, parking and a shuttle bus service from the located behind the library are all free.

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