The Haywood County Arts Council will present ArtFest 2014 (formerly International Festival Day) on Saturday, July 19, 2014 on Main St. in Downtown Waynesville.

Over 95 artists representing a full range of media will demonstrate and sell artwork at ArtFest 2014. This festival is one of the arts council’s largest events of the year and it happens to coincide with the first weekend of Folkmoot, to give the attendees a chance to see a couple of guest performances from the international performers.

When visitors come to attend ArtFest, they will experience everything that they experienced at International Festival Day and more…only the name has been simplified. It is the same vibrant festival full of life, art, food and music. Children can also enjoy the “Passport to the Arts” section where they will get to work with professionals to create intriguing craft projects.

Come and “meet the world” on Waynesville’s Main Street as regional and international artists, food vendors, Folkmoot USA dancers, regional musicians and dancers, and festival goers totaling 12,000 to 15,000 converge on downtown. By supporting your local arts council, you raise the level of cultural arts for the entire community.

The mission of the Haywood County Arts Council is to build partnerships that promote art and artists, explore new cultural opportunities, and preserve our mountain artistic heritage. The arts council looks forward to working with other local organizations, like Folkmoot, throughout the year to add to the cultural vitality of Haywood County.

For vendors still interested in participating, please contact office@haywoodarts.org or call the office of the Haywood County Arts Council at (828) 452-0593. Booth fees range from $150-300 for artists and $240-480 for food vendors.

If You Go: ArtFest 2014, Saturday, July 19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Main St. in downtown Waynesville. Visit the Haywood County Arts Council’s website at www.haywoodarts.org.