This weekend is the annual “Arts in the Park” festival at Melgaard Park in Aberdeen. The event runs Saturday and Sunday and celebrates the 50th anniversary of the folk art event.
The event includes unique art and items, with venders lining the entire walkway at Melgaard Park. There is also a food court with fair type food and more.
The event is put on by the Aberdeen Area Arts Council. Arts Council director Grace Chipman talked about what is special this year to celebrate the event’s 50th anniversary…
Chipman says there will be special programming Saturday and Sunday. Saturday will feature a Native American hoop dancer…
Sunday celebrates children music day along with stilt walkers putting on a circus show…
The event runs 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday and 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday.
