If you go:
- What: The eighth annual Grand Cities Art Fest, a regional arts extravaganza featuring 160 artist vendors plus concessioners and entertainment in downtown Grand Forks and East Grand Fork.
- When: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
- Sunday entertainment, Xcel Energy Stage, Grand Forks: 11 a.m., Popejoy/Strand Jazz Duo; noon, The Diers; 1 p.m., Awards/North River Ramblers; 2 p.m., Greg Herriges World Guitar; 3 p.m., Downtown Horns; 4 p.m., Popejoy/ Strand Jazz Duo.
- Sunday entertainment, HB Sound & Light Stage, East Grand Forks: 11 a.m., Ron Franz, noon, Downtown Horns; 1 p.m., Ecuador Manta; 2 p.m., Don Croeker; 3 p.m., North River Ramblers; 4 p.m. Ron Franz.
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- Arts in Action: Go to Town Square to see how artists turn raw materials into beautiful works of original artwork, including drawings, ceramics, soaps, baskets and more.
- Kid's Corner: Children can make art, masks and sculptures using recyclable materials. Kids also can enjoy inflatable games and rides.
- Street closures: These streets will be closed through 7 p.m. Sunday: South Third Street, from Kittson to DeMers Avenue in Grand Forks; South River Road parking area west of Cabela's parking lot, in East Grand Forks.
- Parking: Parking ramps downtown will be available,as will the parking lot behind the East Grand Forks Riverwalk Center.
- Shuttle: A shuttle bus will bring people to the show from area parking sites and help move people back and forth across the river. Bright yellow trolley signs will mark the locations for pick-up, including: Riverwalk Center, East Grand Forks parking lot; Cabela's Parking Lot, DeMers Avenue; Town Square, DeMers Avenue between Third Street and the Sorlie Bridge; Parking Ramp near Central High School; South Fourth Street at Kittson Avenue; County Parking Ramp entrance on Bruce Avenue, off South Fourth Street
- Art Fest Guide: Can be downloaded at www.novac.org , and is available at any Alerus Financial location or at downtown Grand Cities' businesses.
- Event sponsors: American Federal Bank; ArtWise; Cabela's; City of East Grand Forks; City of Grand Forks; Clear Channel Radio; Coca Cola; Fine Print; Greater Grand Forks Convention & Visitors Bureau; Grand Forks Herald; Grand Forks Parks District; HB Sound & Light; Hugo's; KVLY TV 11; Leighton Broadcasting; Myra Foundation; North Valley Arts Council; Vaaler Insurance; Xcel Energy Foundation.
