Lake City Arts Festival returns

PLATTSBURGH — The Lake City Arts Festival launched its inaugural event in late August 2022 in downtown Plattsburgh. The festival was conceived by The Plattsburgh Arts Coalition and the city of Plattsburgh after hearing many community members express interest in finding a way to showcase and highlight the growing artist community in the North Country.

The festival brought together local musicians, artists, downtown businesses and food trucks to the intersection of Margaret Street and Brinkerhoff Street for an afternoon of live music, art demonstrations, a chalk art festival and Art Market. A highlight of the event was the raku firing demonstration that took place on the front lawn of The Strand Center for the Arts.

“I think the organizing committee would describe last year’s event as a success,” says Courtney Meisenheimer, community engagement coordinator for the city of Plattsburgh. “There was music in the streets, and lots of foot traffic downtown. The chalk art festival in Betty Little Arts Park showcased our local talent in action while also providing a space for youth to participate, too.”

This year’s event will take place on Saturday, Aug. 26 and will be located in Trinity Park, City Hall and MacDonough Monument Park. The festival features local live music, a beer garden (21+), food truck court, art demonstrations, Art Market, Mural Walk, Kids Art Zone and more. Visit www.LakeCityArtsFest.com for a full list of activities, events and to see the musical line up.