Festival Of The Arts Kicks Off Saturday In Glen Ellyn

GLEN ELLYN, IL — The Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts kicks off Saturday, bringing over 60 artists, live music, food trucks and more to Lake Ellyn. This marks the 55th year for the annual free event.

In total, 67 artists will be lined up along the lake, offering artisanal jewelry, paintings, glass works, fiber art, pottery, mixed media and more. Click the link to see the full list of artists who will be showcasing their work for Festival of the Arts.

Here's a peek at the live entertainment lined up for the festival.

Aug. 24

1 p.m.: The Arts Department

3 p.m.: Art Guerrero

Aug. 25

12 p.m.: Jules G.

1 p.m.: Wolf Spider

2 p.m.: Joe Eddy Brown

Budding artists can take part in kid-friendly events that include making paper lotuses and exploring other crafts in the Old Town School of Folk Music Wiggleworms children's activity area.

Food and drinks will be available for purchase from Chocolaterie Stam, Glen Ellyn Lions Club Beer Tent, Santa Fe Restaurant and Batonwheels 17 Food Truck.

What: Glen Ellyn Festival of the Arts

When: Aug. 24 and Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Lake Ellyn Park, 645 Lenox Rd., Glen Ellyn