The annual Nova Scotia Folk Art Festival is heading back to Lunenburg to celebrate its 31st year.
Held at the Lunenburg War Memorial Arena, the festival showcases art pieces made from scrap metal, reclaimed wood or found items by 47 artists from across the province.
Sue Kelly, chairperson for the volunteer group managing the festival, says the unique style and flare of folk art is what keeps the festival alive and popular.
“Folk art is spontaneous art that comes from the heart as it were made with spontaneous items that could be driftwood, it could be metal but it is readily identifiable. When you come to the venue it is a very vibrant, very happening place.”
The festival runs this Sunday August 4, from 12-4 pm, and features food, door prizes, an auction and music by Reg & Nancy McMillan.
Kelly says each year the event gets more popular, and people often line up well in advance.
“People come starting between 7 or 8 o’clock in the morning to line up to get the first place. People burst into the arena running to the artist booth from whom they want to collect a piece.”
An entrance fee of $5 will be collected. Kids under age 12 get free admission.
Reported by: Cody McEachern
Twitter: @CodyInHiFi
E-mail: mceachern.cody@radioabl.ca
