8th annual Paso Arts Fest brings color and creativity to city park

By Rick Evans

The 8th annual Art Fest was held on Saturday in the Paso Robles City Park. The event is put on by Paso Robles Main Street Association, Studios on the Park, and the City of Paso Robles.

Over 100 artists participated in the event and there were also many activities for children. Three local bands, dancers, and a magician entertained the crowds throughout the day.Barbara Partridge, who is the chairwoman of arts festival and is president of the board for Studios on the Park said, “It’s a wonderful day for people to come out and enjoy the beautiful city park and to visit the downtown merchants, as well as the festival.”

The mission of the festival is to, “celebrate the arts and promote Paso Robles as an arts destination through an annual festival connecting world-class artists, the Paso Robles community, and visitors of all ages.”