Marion Arts Festival Takes Over City Square Park This Saturday

The 30th annual Marion Arts Festival returns to City Square Park this Saturday, May 21st, and will feature art vendors, food, and more!

Over 50 fan-favorite exhibitors will be spread around City Square Park in Marion for the Marion Arts Festival. It doesn't matter what kind of art you're into, because this festival has it covered! Enjoy exhibits featuring ceramics, fiber, glass, jewelry, painting, photography, sculptures, wood, and many more.

Events get underway on Saturday morning with the running of the half marathon and 5k starting at 7:30 a.m. The festival itself opens up to the public at 9 a.m. At noon awards will be handed out for 'best in show' and 'best in food'. The festival will end at 5 p.m. Patrons are then invited to frequent the many shops in Uptown Marion. If you're wondering about food options, there are many great Marion locations you can try during the festival. Organizers are even calling it a 'food court'.

You can find complete information about the Marion Arts Festival, including parking and restroom spots, at MarionArtsFestival.com. Don't let the orange construction cones scare you! Come check out one of the great midwest art festivals this weekend in Marion!

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