Daytripper: Franconia Hosts Art And Artists Celebration

Located less than an hour northeast of the Twin Cities in the St. Croix River Valley, Franconia is a quaint little hamlet. On Sept. 24, the community^, will hold its 15^th Annual Art & Artists Celebration.

A thriving artists community made up of residences and workshops exits in Franconia.

This daylong festival (10 am to 10 pm) celebrates artists, their work, and installation of new sculptures in the sculpture park. Besides many artists showing their works, there will be live music, poetry reading, lots of activities for kids including a sculpturing workshop, a community hot metal pour, dancing and plenty of food and beverages.

The event is held rain or shine.

For more information, call 651-257-6668 or visit www.franconia.org.