Lots of 'Funn' at Arts Festival


Brothers Connor (left) and Colin (right) Heider of Humboldt, have all kinds of tools in their tool chest for making Play-Doh art at last year's Humboldt Arts Festival. This year's festival is Saturday at the Humboldt County Historical Museum in Dakota City. Humboldt Independent file photo.

The 14th annual Humboldt Arts Festival will feature lots of "funn." The word in this case refers to the Nedd Freeley Funn Band, who will be performing on the fair stage from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. That's just one of the "fun" things to do at this year's festival.
There will be creative artistic expression through a number of activities and crafts for children, the display of handmade items by the 20 or more artisans who will be displaying and selling their wares. Artwork and creations will range from fine jewelry, to alcohol ink, encaustic wax, woodworking, mixed media art, silk scarves, handmade paper art, painting, rag rugs, handbags, books and other creations.
“We are planning a shopping incentive program again this year to enhance purchases from the artisans. Customers will receive a ticket when they make a purchase from an artisan and the tickets may be submitted for an hourly drawing. Winners may choose a prize of artwork donated by festival artisans with a winner selected every hour,” Arts Council Board member Lisa Rasmussen said.
The featured artist will be Humboldt’s LuAnn Burgers, who specializes in alcohol ink and encaustic wax creations.
Children's art projects will include creating wood structures, soap necklaces, making piggy banks and making a genetic bracelet, among other fun activities.
Zounds the Clown will be strolling the grounds making ballon animals from 10 a.m. to noon and will be on stage for a show from 12-12:30 p.m. Caricatures by Steph will be drawing photos from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a charge of $5.
There will be great food and drinks with Dean Potratz's Kettle Korn, Caribbean Coffee House smoothies, Burrito Mexpress, Hy-Vee and PEO will have food stands.
Support the arts and have "funn" at the Humboldt Arts Festival, Saturday at the Humboldt County Historical Museum from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Children's art will conclude at 2 p.m.

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