Perfect weather on Saturday afternoon attracted record crowds
The park was a perfect setting. Blue skies prevailed.
Potter Maureen Karlstad of Pierce Hill Studio, Viroqua
Collage artist John Craig’s booth was a popular stop
The glass art of Dan and Deb Fenn caught the eyes of attendees
Committee’s Choice winner Darla Ellickson’s booth
Committee’s Choice winner Darla Ellickson’s work
Joyce Diveley’s whimsical pottery is always a hit with the crowd
Time for a smoothie from Mary’s Berries.
Mary’s Berries. Oh, yeah.
Everyone was having a good time and taking home lots of art
Children handed out much-coveted “My Favorite Artist” awards
The Winner!
Jeweler Darla Ellickson took the Committee’s Choice Award (Given by Ellen Kallies of State Street Gallery in La Crosse)
Pumpkins abounded, but the best were found in the KidsArt tent
The KidsArt Creativity Zone is a great place to see the work of the artists of the next generation. Pumpkins, corks and paint…a lot of paint.
Concentration!
Julie Patchouli and Bruce Hecksel are perennial favorites
Oh, that pizza is SOOOO GOOD!
Dani Lind of Rooted Spoon and carvery king Phil Mueller ready the popular reception for artists, sponsors and volunteers
Wonderfully prepared local and organic foods make the reception a real treat for the fantastic people who make the festival possible
Relaxing after a great day of art and frienship
Sunday started out with some clouds but the sun won out again
The River Ramblers played with us again…haven’t missed a year!
Time for a Wisco Pop break. Yum.
Jaali Parrish accepts a Teen Art First Place from M’Lou Wilkie
Teen Art First Place winner Paige Halverson
The new Artisan Edibles tent was pronounced a huge success
String Ties always make Sunday afternoon a whole bunch of fun
Del Sol Chocolates sold out. Imagine that!
Many thanks to all our committee members!
And to all our hardworking volunteers!
Driftless Area Art Festival