LEXINGTON, Ky. (Aug. 28, 2019) – See some outstanding artists at the 6th annual Waveland Art Fair Sept. 7-8 at Waveland State Historic Site in Lexington.
Guests can browse and shop with Kentucky artist artwork both days. Then take a walk through the historic home, where costumed staff will greet you. Enjoy lunch from Forage or Rise Up Pizza food trucks and special Kentucky fare from West 6th and Chrisman Mills Winery wine tastings.
The fair will be open Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sept. 8 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $5 for adults and free for children under 12.
The Kentucky Arts Council will present a folk arts demonstration area and Perfoming Artist music stage, featuring traditional artists from all over the Commonwealth. Children’s activities from Living Arts and Science Center, Explorium and Girl Scouts will be offered throughout the event.
Kentucky folk artists demonstrating are:
- LaVon Van Williams, Lexington, woodcarver
- Art Mize, Lexington, luthier
- Donna Lamb, Lancaster, luthier
- Timmy Walden, Tompkinsville, marble maker
- Justin Roberts, Murray, willow furniture maker
Music on the Kentucky Folk Artists Stage
Saturday, Sept. 7
Noon – Narrative stage interview with Lewis Lamb, Donna Lamb, LaVon Van Williams and Art Mize
1 p.m. – Cari Norris, Louisville
2 p.m. – The Partisans, Lexington
3 p.m. – Lewis and Donna Lamb, Lancaster, performance and old time jam
Sunday, Sept. 8
Noon – Narrative stage interview with Timmy Walden and Justin Roberts
1 p.m. – A Girl Named Earl, Louisville
2 p.m. – Brett Ratliff with Nadia Ramlagan, Lexington
3 p.m. – Lewis and Donna Lamb, Lancaster, performance and old time jam
Each day the stage will open with a narrative stage, followed by two music performances, and end with a performance and open jam session hosted by Donna and Lewis Lamb. Art fair attendees will be encouraged to bring their stringed instruments and join in the old time music jam.
Waveland State Historic Site is located at 225 Waveland Museum Lane, near the intersection of Nicholasville Road and Man-O-War. For more information, call 859-272-3611.
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Contact: Charla Reed
charla.reed@ky.gov
859-272-3611