Saturday August 2, 2008 in Wilson Park 10:00am to 8:00pm

The legendary Kennerdell Arts Festival is unlike anything the area has to offer.  Amongst the beautiful woodlands of Wilson Park, works of art are suspended free-form under the cover of the forest.  Painters, sculpters, photographers, and other artisans gather in an outdoor celebration of their expression.
 
  • Prizes for the top three entries in each category
  • People's Choice Award
  • "The Hickman Award" -- an additional  prize for "Best of Show" as selected by festival judges.
  • Marilyn Wingard Memorial Award
  • Craft vendors and art vendors will have tables with supplies and finished items available to purchase.
Show hours are from 10:00 am until 8:00 pm, with a chicken barbecue conducted by the Kennerdell Community Center/Fire Dept.  Music will be featured on the stage throughout the day. Rain date is Sunday August 3, 2008. Zambelli fireworks in downtown Kennerdell after the show!!
Artists are encouraged to register early! Registration fees prior to July 25, 2008 are as follows: Under 12, $5 for up to 3 entries; age 12-17, $10 for up to 3 entries; 18 and over, $20 for up to 3 entries.

Artists may enter their work the day of the show, but are urged to enter early in the morning, as many may show up the day of the event.   All artwork must be original.  There is an additional $10 fee for on-site registration.
Vendors are welcome! Entry fee is just $15 per vendor.
For more information, contact the following:

Deanna Miller (Music and Festival Co-Chair)

Cell: 412-780-7637

Email: dlm68@csonline.net

Diana Leininger (Art and Festival Co-Chair)

Cell: 330-429-4217

Email: oneword2007@yahoo.com

Since 1956; read about the amazing history of the Kennerdell Arts Festival here!

Dr. Gene Reichenfeld attends the 2005 KAF!

We were all pleasantly surprised this year when the festival's own founder, Dr. Gene Reichenfeld, showed up to revisit the festival he founded 49 years ago. At 95 years old, the soft-spoken conductor was given a warm reception, and accepted an invitation to address the crowd. During his address, he urged those in attendance to do whatever they can to make sure his legacy lives on, in the interest of promoting the arts and music.