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DESCRIPTION:THE MATTHEWS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR!\nFestival in the Park: July 18-20\, 2025\nSPEARFISH CITY PARK ON CANYON STREET \nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach in our community and beyond. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. The festival features 185 fine art and craft vendors with an emphasis on handmade and original products. \nART & CRAFT VENDORS\, LIVE MUSIC\, FOOD \nOptions from 24 food vendors offer eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nWHAT IS $5 WRISTBAND NIGHT? \nFriday’s $5 Wristband Night is our largest fundraiser of the year! When you purchase a $5 Friday night wristband\, you: \n-You get to preview & buy from your favorite vendors a day ahead! \n-The Watering Hole is open and has great musical groups performing from 4 pm to 8 pm. Only folks with wristbands get to enjoy these bands. \n-Enjoy the festival in the cooler evening hours! \n-For a very low price\, you are supporting the arts in Spearfish. With your purchase of a wrist band you are helping us open our doors to the community bringing them performances\, programs\, a place for local art to be showcased\, at an affordable rate. \n-Help to keep the arts in our community! Money raised goes towards artists of all varieties to bring into our venue from near and far \n-You can pre-purchase your $5 wristbands at the entrances to Spearfish City Park or prior to the event. \nLEAVE FIDO AT HOME  \nFriendly reminder: No PETS are allowed on park grounds throughout the event. It is a city ordinance for these 3 days only. Please make plans ahead of time for your pets. \nPARK & RIDE FOR FREE \nPrairie Hills Transit will be providing shuttle service to and from the festival. The shuttle is wheelchair capable. The Spearfish High School parking lot will be used as the park and ride area. The shuttle service is free and will rotate every 15 minutes. \nE V E N T    S C H E D U L E\n$5 WRISTBAND NIGHT – FRIDAY\, JULY 18 | 4 – 8 pm – Vendors Open\n4-4:45pm: Kids & Co. Dance Company\n5-6:10pm: JAS Quintet\n6:30-8pm: My Second Rodeo \nSATURDAY\, JULY 19 | 9 am – 7 pm – Vendors Open \n1-3pm: Lucas Olson Trio\n3-5pm: Phil Baker\n5-7pm: Quinlan Valdez \nSUNDAY\, JULY 20 | 10 am – 4 pm – Vendors Open \n10 am-4 pm – Vendors Open\n12-2pm: Jonny & Shel\n2-4pm: Sundance Community Band
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DESCRIPTION:THE MATTHEWS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR!\nFestival in the Park: July 18-20\, 2025\nSPEARFISH CITY PARK ON CANYON STREET \nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach in our community and beyond. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. The festival features 185 fine art and craft vendors with an emphasis on handmade and original products. \nART & CRAFT VENDORS\, LIVE MUSIC\, FOOD \nOptions from 24 food vendors offer eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nWHAT IS $5 WRISTBAND NIGHT? \nFriday’s $5 Wristband Night is our largest fundraiser of the year! When you purchase a $5 Friday night wristband\, you: \n-You get to preview & buy from your favorite vendors a day ahead! \n-The Watering Hole is open and has great musical groups performing from 4 pm to 8 pm. Only folks with wristbands get to enjoy these bands. \n-Enjoy the festival in the cooler evening hours! \n-For a very low price\, you are supporting the arts in Spearfish. With your purchase of a wrist band you are helping us open our doors to the community bringing them performances\, programs\, a place for local art to be showcased\, at an affordable rate. \n-Help to keep the arts in our community! Money raised goes towards artists of all varieties to bring into our venue from near and far \n-You can pre-purchase your $5 wristbands at the entrances to Spearfish City Park or prior to the event. \nLEAVE FIDO AT HOME  \nFriendly reminder: No PETS are allowed on park grounds throughout the event. It is a city ordinance for these 3 days only. Please make plans ahead of time for your pets. \nPARK & RIDE FOR FREE \nPrairie Hills Transit will be providing shuttle service to and from the festival. The shuttle is wheelchair capable. The Spearfish High School parking lot will be used as the park and ride area. The shuttle service is free and will rotate every 15 minutes. \nE V E N T    S C H E D U L E\n$5 WRISTBAND NIGHT – FRIDAY\, JULY 18 | 4 – 8 pm – Vendors Open\n4-4:45pm: Kids & Co. Dance Company\n5-6:10pm: JAS Quintet\n6:30-8pm: My Second Rodeo \nSATURDAY\, JULY 19 | 9 am – 7 pm – Vendors Open \n1-3pm: Lucas Olson Trio\n3-5pm: Phil Baker\n5-7pm: Quinlan Valdez \nSUNDAY\, JULY 20 | 10 am – 4 pm – Vendors Open \n10 am-4 pm – Vendors Open\n12-2pm: Jonny & Shel\n2-4pm: Sundance Community Band
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SUMMARY:FESTIVAL IN THE PARK - Wristband Night
DESCRIPTION:THE MATTHEWS BIGGEST FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR!\nFestival in the Park: July 18-20\, 2025\nSPEARFISH CITY PARK ON CANYON STREET \nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach in our community and beyond. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. The festival features 185 fine art and craft vendors with an emphasis on handmade and original products. \nART & CRAFT VENDORS\, LIVE MUSIC\, FOOD \nOptions from 24 food vendors offer eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nWHAT IS $5 WRISTBAND NIGHT? \nFriday’s $5 Wristband Night is our largest fundraiser of the year! When you purchase a $5 Friday night wristband\, you: \n-You get to preview & buy from your favorite vendors a day ahead! \n-The Watering Hole is open and has great musical groups performing from 4 pm to 8 pm. Only folks with wristbands get to enjoy these bands. \n-Enjoy the festival in the cooler evening hours! \n-For a very low price\, you are supporting the arts in Spearfish. With your purchase of a wrist band you are helping us open our doors to the community bringing them performances\, programs\, a place for local art to be showcased\, at an affordable rate. \n-Help to keep the arts in our community! Money raised goes towards artists of all varieties to bring into our venue from near and far \n-You can pre-purchase your $5 wristbands at the entrances to Spearfish City Park or prior to the event. \nLEAVE FIDO AT HOME  \nFriendly reminder: No PETS are allowed on park grounds throughout the event. It is a city ordinance for these 3 days only. Please make plans ahead of time for your pets. \nPARK & RIDE FOR FREE \nPrairie Hills Transit will be providing shuttle service to and from the festival. The shuttle is wheelchair capable. The Spearfish High School parking lot will be used as the park and ride area. The shuttle service is free and will rotate every 15 minutes. \nE V E N T    S C H E D U L E\n$5 WRISTBAND NIGHT – FRIDAY\, JULY 18 | 4 – 8 pm – Vendors Open\n4-4:45pm: Kids & Co. Dance Company\n5-6:10pm: JAS Quintet\n6:30-8pm: My Second Rodeo \nSATURDAY\, JULY 19 | 9 am – 7 pm – Vendors Open \n1-3pm: Lucas Olson Trio\n3-5pm: Phil Baker\n5-7pm: Quinlan Valdez \nSUNDAY\, JULY 20 | 10 am – 4 pm – Vendors Open \n10 am-4 pm – Vendors Open\n12-2pm: Jonny & Shel\n2-4pm: Sundance Community Band
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DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. This year’s festival features nearly 200 fine art\, craft and food vendors! \nFriday\, July 14: Vendors Open 4 pm – 8 pm \nSaturday\, July 15: Vendors Open 9 am – 6 pm \nSunday\, July 16: Vendors Open 10 am – 4 pm \nWith 18 food vendors serving an eclectic variety of cuisines\, there’s something sure to please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in the volleyball court. Circus events include face painting\, balloon art\, and sand art! \nEntertainment Lineup\nFestival weekend is an exciting time in the Watering Hole refreshment garden. Join us for the very best in live music including Adda Boyd\, Dear John Doe\, Quinlan Valdez\, and the Lucas Olson Trio! A full schedule of events will be announced soon!
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SUMMARY:Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. This year’s festival features nearly 200 fine art\, craft and food vendors! \nFriday\, July 14: Vendors Open 4 pm – 8 pm \nSaturday\, July 15: Vendors Open 9 am – 6 pm \nSunday\, July 16: Vendors Open 10 am – 4 pm \nWith 18 food vendors serving an eclectic variety of cuisines\, there’s something sure to please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in the volleyball court. Circus events include face painting\, balloon art\, and sand art! \nEntertainment Lineup\nFestival weekend is an exciting time in the Watering Hole refreshment garden. Join us for the very best in live music including Adda Boyd\, Dear John Doe\, Quinlan Valdez\, and the Lucas Olson Trio! A full schedule of events will be announced soon!
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SUMMARY:Festival in the Park Wristband Night
DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July to explore nearly two hundred fine art\, craft and food booths! \nWhat is $5 Wristband Night?\nFriday’s $5 Wristband Night is our largest fundraiser of the year! When you purchase a $5 Friday night wristband\, you get… \n\nPreview & buy from your favorite vendors a day ahead!\nThe Watering Hole is open and will have 2 great musical groups performing from 4 pm to 8 pm. Only folks with wristbands get to enjoy these bands.\nEnjoy the festival in the cooler evening hours!\nFor a very low price\, you are supporting the arts in Spearfish.\n\nPre-purchase your $5 wristbands at Matthews Opera House\, Visit Spearfish\, Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce or Killian’s. Wristbands will also be available at the entrances to Spearfish City Park prior to the event. \nArt & Craft Vendors\, Live Music\, Food\nWith 18 food vendors serving an eclectic variety of cuisines\, there’s something sure to please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in the volleyball court. Circus events include face painting\, balloon art\, and sand art! \nEntertainment Lineup\nFriday night is an exciting night in the Watering Hole refreshment garden! Join us for the very best in live music with Adda Boyd (4 pm) and Deere John Doe + Miller Lite Orchestra (6 pm).
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DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. This year’s festival features over 178 fine art\, craft and food vendors! \nSaturday\, July 16: Vendors Open 9 am – 7 pm \nSunday\, July 17: Vendors Open 10 am – 4 pm \nOver 25 food vendors serve eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in front of the bandshell. Circus events include: \nSaturday\, July 16 \n\n9 – 10 am – Storytime Yoga\n10 – 11 am – Aerial Demos\n11 – 11:30 am – Hula Hoop Play\n11:30 am – noon – Stilting Activity\n1:30 – 2 pm – Juggling for Beginners\n2 – 3 pm – Aerial Demos\n3 – 4 pm – Acro Fun\n4 – 5 pm – Aerial Demos\n5 – 5:30 pm – Dance Party\n\nSunday\, July 17 \n\n10–11 am – Storytime Yoga\n11 am – noon – Aerial Demos\nnoon – 12:30 pm – Hula Hoop Play\n1:30 – 2 pm – Stilting Activity\n2 – 2:30 pm – Dance Party\n2:30 – 3 pm – Juggling for Beginners\n2 – 3 pm – Aerial Demos\n3 – 4 pm – Acro Fun\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Lineup\nFestival weekend is an exciting night in the Watering Hole refreshment garden! \nJoin us for the very best in live music: \nSaturday\, July 16 \n\n11 am – 12:30 pm – Cottonwood Boys\n1 – 2:30 pm – Flat 5\n3 – 5:30 pm – The Lucas Olson Trio\n6 – 8 pm – Humbletown\n\nSunday\, July 17 \n\n11 am – 12:30 pm – Lang Termes\n\nThank you Festival in the Park sponsors!
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DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. This year’s festival features over 178 fine art\, craft and food vendors! \nSaturday\, July 16: Vendors Open 9 am – 7 pm \nSunday\, July 17: Vendors Open 10 am – 4 pm \nOver 25 food vendors serve eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in front of the bandshell. Circus events include: \nSaturday\, July 16 \n\n9 – 10 am – Storytime Yoga\n10 – 11 am – Aerial Demos\n11 – 11:30 am – Hula Hoop Play\n11:30 am – noon – Stilting Activity\n1:30 – 2 pm – Juggling for Beginners\n2 – 3 pm – Aerial Demos\n3 – 4 pm – Acro Fun\n4 – 5 pm – Aerial Demos\n5 – 5:30 pm – Dance Party\n\nSunday\, July 17 \n\n10–11 am – Storytime Yoga\n11 am – noon – Aerial Demos\nnoon – 12:30 pm – Hula Hoop Play\n1:30 – 2 pm – Stilting Activity\n2 – 2:30 pm – Dance Party\n2:30 – 3 pm – Juggling for Beginners\n2 – 3 pm – Aerial Demos\n3 – 4 pm – Acro Fun\n\n\n\n\n\nEntertainment Lineup\nFestival weekend is an exciting night in the Watering Hole refreshment garden! \nJoin us for the very best in live music: \nSaturday\, July 16 \n\n11 am – 12:30 pm – Cottonwood Boys\n1 – 2:30 pm – Flat 5\n3 – 5:30 pm – The Lucas Olson Trio\n6 – 8 pm – Humbletown\n\nSunday\, July 17 \n\n11 am – 12:30 pm – Lang Termes\n\nThank you Festival in the Park sponsors!
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DESCRIPTION:Spearfish City Park\nThe Festival in the Park is one of the largest outdoor summer arts and music festivals in the upper Midwest. The Matthews Opera House & Arts Center of Spearfish\, SD\, organizes this popular festival. It serves as the largest fundraiser for our non-profit organization each year. The proceeds benefit arts outreach and help produce the festival each year. \nOver 25\,000 people attend the festival\, held every third weekend in July. This year’s festival features over 178 fine art\, craft and food vendors! \nWhat is $5 Wristband Night?\nFriday’s $5 Wristband Night is our largest fundraiser of the year! Many people wonder why they should pay money to go to Festival in the Park on Friday when all other days are free. Here are just a few reasons: \n\nFor a very low price\, you are supporting the arts in Spearfish.\nYou get to preview & buy from your favorite vendors a day ahead!\nThe Watering Hole is open and will have 2 great musical groups performing from 4 pm to 10 pm. Only folks with wristbands get to enjoy these bands.\nEnjoy the festival in the cooler evening hours!\n\nYou can pre-purchase your $5 wristbands at Matthews Opera House\, Visit Spearfish\, Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce or Killian’s. Wristbands will also be available at the entrances to Spearfish City Park prior to the event. \nArt & Craft Vendors\, Live Music\, Food\nOver 25 food vendors serve eclectic varieties of cuisines that please any appetite. All applications are subject to a juried process to ensure quality\, variety\, and originality. Free live onstage entertainment from local and regional artists is available daily. For those who want to sit with a cool beverage and listen to music\, the “Watering Hole” never fails to please. \nAll New Children’s Circus\nWe have plenty for the kiddos\, too! Visit the Children’s Circus in front of the bandshell. Friday’s circus events include: \n\n4 – 5 pm – Aerial Demos\n5 – 5:30 pm – Hula Hoop Play\n5:30 – 6 pm – Stilting Activity\n6 – 7 pm – Aerial Demos\n7 – 8 pm – Acro Fun\n\nEntertainment Lineup\nFriday night is an exciting night in the Watering Hole refreshment garden! \nJoin us for the very best in live music: \n\n4 – 5:30 pm – Local singer Adda Boyd\n6 – 7:30 pm – Alt Country/Americana band Oxford Comma\n8 – 10 pm – Headliner Jason Dea West\n\n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwxAqeSMc0k&list=RDwwxAqeSMc0k&start_radio=1″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \n[arve url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjOP-lKHzY0&list=RDwwxAqeSMc0k&index=8″ loop=”no” muted=”no” /] \nThank you Festival in the Park sponsors!
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SUMMARY:43rd Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night\, July 16\, Friday. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. The remaining days of the festival are FREE. \nFunds support The Matthews in continuing children’s programs and community outreach. \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!
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SUMMARY:43rd Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night\, July 16\, Friday. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. The remaining days of the festival are free. \nFunds support The Matthews in continuing children’s programs and community outreach. \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
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SUMMARY:43rd Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 43rd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night\, July 16\, Friday. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. \nFunds support The Matthews in continuing children’s programs and community outreach. \nAdmission\nOnly those wearing wristbands will be able to preview the vendor booths and enjoy the live entertainment on the Watering Hole stage. Children 10 and under WITH paid adult(s) are FREE! \nThe remaining two days of the Festival are free. \nMORE INFORMATION COMING SOON
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SUMMARY:42nd Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night\, Friday\, July 19. The following two days are free admission. \nAdmission\nOnly those wearing wristbands will be able to preview the vendor booths and enjoy the live entertainment on the Watering Hole stage. Children 10 and under WITH paid adult(s) are FREE! \nThe remaining two days of the Festival are free. \nLEARN MORE (to come) \n 
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SUMMARY:42nd Festival in the Park
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night on Friday\, July 19. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. \nAdmission\nOnly those wearing wristbands will be able to preview the vendor booths and enjoy the live entertainment on the Watering Hole stage. Children 10 and under WITH paid adult(s) are FREE! \nThe remaining two days of the Festival are free. \nLEARN MORE
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SUMMARY:42nd Festival in the Park – FUNDRAISING NIGHT
DESCRIPTION:The 42nd Festival in the Park kicks off in Spearfish City Park with Wristband Night. A wristband ($5) purchase is part of our largest fundraiser of the year. Funds support The Matthews in continuing children’s programs and community outreach. \nAdmission\nOnly those wearing wristbands will be able to preview the vendor booths and enjoy the live entertainment on the Watering Hole stage. Children 10 and under WITH paid adult(s) are FREE! \nThe remaining two days of the Festival are free. \nLEARN MORE (to come)
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