Photo Gallery: Canton Festival of the Arts

, sponsored by the , is a two-day outdoor festival with an emphasis on fine art and crafts, the art of living well, and the literary arts.  Set in historic , this festival, offering free admission to the public, blooms the third weekend of May each year. The popular Artist Market is the centerpiece of the festival, bringing talented artists and craftspeople from around the country. Serenity Gardens encompasses the art of gardening, environmental protection and healthy living. In an effort to inspire those with the love of reading, the festival Literary Celebration brings together authors and their fans throughout the two-day event. Together with a newly expanded creative hands-on Children’s Experience, a tempting variety of food and drink, and a soul-satisfying array of local talent on our stage, Canton Festival of the Arts has something for everyone. Hours: 10-5.

Pat Gold, Canton Festival of the Arts Chairperson/Artist Market Coordinator