Art In The Park is meticulous, measured and ready to go

My family and friends know that around the holidays I go a bit overboard with my Christmas Village. I have been collecting homes, shops, trees, tiny people, park benches and other accessories for decades and spend a lot of time meticulously setting up the perfect quaint and cozy town in my foyer!

My absolute favorite thing about my village is when it is set up the end result is simply to sit back and marvel at it. I encourage people to bend down a bit, to see it at street level as if you could walk into the shops, be beside the people shopping for their loved ones, walking their dog, laughing with friends in our town square.

It wasn’t until recently that it dawned on me...this is actually what I do all year in planning and organizing Art In The Park. Every inch of downtown Plymouth (DTP) is measured and we also meticulously plan what will go where -- food carts, live musicians, electrical cords, buses, and of course the artists who have traveled far and wide to come to our “village.” All of the preparation ahead of time pays off when it’s time to flip the switch. We are open, we are ready, it is done.

Each year we add a new piece, something new to behold or treasure. This year we’re thrilled about all the new fantastic artists, wow factor entertainers, and creative foods to share with our visitors.

It may not be the holidays right now, but I know the weekend will be filled with magic. Art In The Park is when DTP is at its most vibrant. We hope you fully enjoy all the sights and sounds in town. We hope you find the perfect piece you were dreaming of, hug someone you haven’t seen for a while and grab a bag of fresh kettle corn! Over these three days, enjoy the hustle and bustle of our amazing community because this thriving downtown is very real.

Raychel Rork Director - Art In The Park

Volunteers are backbone of AITP

It takes around 100 volunteers to put on Art In The Park, from setup to teardown. They’re here around the clock day and night, from working the information booths to running the kids mural.

Art In The Park is a rigorous labor of love and we are so thankful to enjoy the weekend with this hard working crew!

I would especially like to thank my right hand, Kathy, for helping make Art In The Park so exceptional. You are a meticulous powerhouse and there’s no one else I would rather have with me at the helm. We do make one hell of a team.

Thanks to my Mom for continuing to both weigh in and pitch in with her expertise and a helping hand year round. And ultimately to mine and Kathy’s better halves Joe and Rich and ALL of our kids for embracing the crazy, climbing on board and helping us stay balanced... Thank You