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thritis Foundation and sent out a survey to the artists to see what they thought. About 87 percent were in agreement and then we came up with the trolley idea.” Together they are sponsoring a trolley Friday and Saturday between the events. In addition, the art fair’s festivities will take

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“I think it will be a bigger weekend overall in Dublin,” says Libertini. “A lot of people are from out of town, so with both events going on, I think we will capture more

With the art fair in its fifth year and the car show in its 30th, Libertini expects the merger to generate an even better turnout than previous years, with an expected attendance of more than 5,000. The art fair will have more than 100 artist exhibits, live entertainment and catered fare, as well as an art project tent where adults and children can create

Just a trolley ride away, car show enthusiasts will be able to view nearly 1,500 cars from more than 20 states competeing for trophies and specialty awards. The show boasts more than 50 judged classes of automobiles. After the awards, live evening entertainment will feature returning bands Phil Dirt and the Dozers on Friday and the Van-Dells on Saturday. At the Arthritis Foundation’s booth, a collectible poster and other mementos will be sold to commemorate the car show’s 30th year.

by Christina Gamble

Admission to the art fair is free. Car show admission is $10 per person and free for children 12 and under. Funds raised at the car show will be donated to the Central Ohio Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.

For more information visit www.dublin artfair.org and www.arthritisautoshow. com.

Amanda Ross is a contributing writer. Feedback welcome at laurand@pub groupltd.com.