About
Renowned for quality, variety and value, Art in the Park is a
family-friendly art fair that attracts thousands of regional patrons to
Sylvan Park each year.
The focal point of Art in the Park is of course the art! Fine art and
fine craft artist booths encircle Sylvan Park underneath canopies of
shade, featuring a wide variety of artist-made work by over 90 artists
from the tri-state region. There will be paintings, photography, fine
jewelry, textile rugs and quilts, hand-thrown ceramics, stained glass,
original paintings, blown and fused glass sculptures, artworks utilizing
reclaimed wood, stoneware, clay pottery, metalwork, woven baskets,
homemade embroidery, and more.
Attendees will enjoy delicious and locally prepared foods at booths
hosted by volunteers from local organizations. Available food options in
2021 were pulled pork sandwiches and smoked chicken (Biggen’s BBQ of
Peterson), burgers and sandwiches (Abby’s Concessions), and walking
tacos and dessert (Lanesboro Public Schools’ Tex-Mex Trip). The Farmers
Market offered fresh food and healthy snack stands. In 2o21 beverages
were available from Lanesboro Community Theater (ice-cold pop, lemonade,
and water) and Carlson Roasting (coffee). Craft beer was provided by
Kinney Creek Brewery of Rochester, Island City Brewery of Winona, and
the new addition of Lanesboro’s very own Sylvan Brewing.
In honor of Father’s Day weekend and to promote artistic creativity,
Lanesboro Arts will host an art activity booth for kids and families of
all ages with all supplies provided. A henna artist and face painter
will have their own booth set-up. Additional arts experiences, like
aerial arts fitness and demonstrations by regional artists, are also in
the works! Arts education activities will also be offered by regional
nonprofits.
Sylvan Park contains a brand-new playground as well, and ponds on the
north side of the park are known for good fishing. Admission is
free. Handicap parking is available at Sylvan Park. Socialized dogs on
leashes are permitted.