The Magic, Miracles and Joy of an Artist: Blacksburg Street Festival

Friday, August 7, 2009

Blacksburg Street Festival

I am headed to downtown Blacksburg's annual street festival today ~ STEPPIN' OUT. The festival features over 150 artists and crafts people from around the country. It is held the first weekend in August every year and I try not to miss it. There is a lot of walking involved and it seems like it is always 100* on Steppin' Out weekend, but it is worth it - awesome art show ~ music ~ fun ~ good food !!! I'll give details tonight ~ hoping to purchase a wonderful "small " work of art!!
Happy Friday!!!

3 comments:

Flor Larios Art said...: That's great! have fun! Show us photos when you come back.; August 7, 2009 at 9:57 AM
audrey said...: Thanks, Flor. My camera has been giving me problems lately - I hope I can get some pictures today.; August 7, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Ann said...: Glad you had a nice day in Blacksburg, a pity about the poor feet. The College grounds looks beautiful, especially like that picture with the water and the weeping tree.; August 8, 2009 at 9:03 AM

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