35th Sugar Creek Arts Festival

Posted on July 2, 2018

Join WJBC at the 35th Sugar Creek Arts Festival!

Sugar Creek Arts Festival
July 14th, 2018 • 10am – 5pm
July 15th, 2018 • 11am – 4pm
Uptown Normal

The Sugar Creek Arts Festival Features arts and crafts vendors from across the country who share their creations and talent at one of the most popular art and craft festivals in the midwest! The festival takes place July 14th & 15th, 2018 in Uptown Normal, and will highlight 128 of the most talented artists around! The event will feature artists booths, music, t-shirts, and much more!

For more information on attending the event please visit the Event Page

For more information on the event itself please the McLean County Arts Center Page

 

 

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