Kentuck Needs Volunteers For Festival's Tuscaloosa Debut

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Kentuck Art Center on Thursday issued a call for volunteers for the 53rd Kentuck Festival of the Arts, which is set to take place Oct. 19-20.

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This year's installment marks the first time the popular festival will be held at Snow Hinton Park in Tuscaloosa.

Organizers say the festival relies on more than 350 volunteers and opportunities are available both in the weeks leading up to the event and during the festival itself.

Roles vary from office tasks such as envelope stuffing to assisting with activities for children, in addition to helping with cleanup after the festival concludes.

“The Kentuck Festival wouldn’t be possible without the help of our volunteers,” Kentuck Art Center Executive Director Exa Skinner. “Part of what makes the Kentuck Festival so special is the enthusiasm of community volunteers. They play a crucial role in creating a positive experience for our guests.”

Individuals who volunteer for three or more hours will receive one free ticket to this year’s festival.

“Kentuck is an event that celebrates the arts, culture, and history of West Alabama,” Skinner added. “By volunteering, you contribute to preserving this moment of art history and become part of the legacy of creativity.”

No specific experience is required to volunteer, but Kentuck said interested individuals are encouraged to review the role descriptions on the Kentuck website.

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