Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation

🌼🌷A blessed Beltane to you and yours! 🌷🌼

The Fae Folk Art Collective has been using our experience in event organization to help the Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation organize the first year of this festival at Union Square Park! It's our hope that this can be an annual, self-sustaining platform for cultural and folk artists, performers, and food trucks.

By connecting to the magical and beautiful history of human culture, we become strengthened against the forces of hierarchy, colonialism, and monoculture! 🌸

Here's the event page!
Springfield Cultural Arts Festival

The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield will proudly host its 16th biennial festival this May! This year is particularly special, as it marks the 30th anniversary of the inaugural festival held in 1996.

With the theme "Sacred Rhythm/Sacred Pattern," the festival invites everyone to join from Saturday, May 2nd, to Saturday, May 9th. Participants will have the opportunity to celebrate diverse art forms and religions through a variety of events taking place across town.

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Springfield Cultural Arts Festival on May 30th, 11am - 5pm at Union Square Park

This year’s festival will be vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community, and we can’t wait to see our artist and entertainers shine! ⭐️

Here’s what’s in store for everyone:

20 Local Artisans displaying their creation, Wild Rose Artisans tent and the fabulous Fae Folk Art Collective tent.

Food Trucks: Indulge in mouth watering offerings from three fantastic food trucks, including Lumpia Food Truck serving delectable Filipino dishes, Mexican Food from Jalapeño Express
🌯 Burritos , Quesadillas 🌮 Taco, Aguas frescas, Fresas con crema, 🌽 Elote en vaso and Deliciosos Tick’s Barbecue! 🍗

A few of the Performances:
We have Mariachi Solista Gabriel and his daughter Ariel, Folk Dancers will be doing demonstrations from many different cultures, each led by someone from the respective culture. Captivating Belly Dancing performances, Energetic Springfield Drum Circle to get everyone moving, and a Fluid Lounge DJ to keep the vibes going throughout the day.

Fun for the Whole Family: Join us from 11 AM to 5 PM for a day filled with activities. Bring your family, a picnic blanket, and relax on the grass while enjoying the festivities.

Workshops and Poetry: Don’t miss the chance to participate in engaging workshops hosted by Shatriya Smith in the Garvey Tubman tent, and James Compton Bockmier will host the poetry section where creativity flourishes.

This is a festival you won’t want to miss! If you’re looking for more information or wish to get involved, please reach out to Monica Zanetti at 217-572-1884
or email us at [email protected].

Join us for a day of joy, art, and community spirit, we can’t wait to celebrate with you! 🌟

Sponsored by:
Springfield Cultural Arts Foundation
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum Downtown Springfield, Inc. Fae Folk Art Collective Solution Printing

Springfield is 1 month out from the Fat Ass 5K & Street Party for Charity!
Live music, yummy food, cold drinks, a lil bit of exercise, and memories to last a life time! Not to mention all of the proceeds go directly to charity 👏👏👏

Sign up today before it's too late 👉 https://www.visitspringfieldillinois.com/EventDetails/?id=37856

Last call for vendors!

DSI still has room for a few more , so NOW IS YOUR CHANCE

Apply here:
https://managemymarket.com/landing.aspx?orgID=931
Ask questions here:
[email protected]

We have received SO MANY incredible vendor applications for this year's outdoor market season - returning & new!

We still have room for a few more - so NOW IS YOUR CHANCE

Apply here:
https://managemymarket.com/landing.aspx?orgID=931
Ask questions here:
[email protected]