More than 200 artists and makers will gather in Nampa this weekend as the Nampa Festival of the Arts returns to Lakeview Park for its 39th year.
The free, two-day event is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 8, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 9, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Organizers expect artisans from around the region to fill the park with handmade goods ranging from paintings and jewelry to metalwork, sculptures, fabric art and artisan foods.
In addition to vendor booths, the festival includes live entertainment, a food court, a children’s art booth and free inflatables for kids.
One change this year is a new Hispanic art display at the Idaho Hispanic Community Center, located across the street from Lakeview Park at 315 Stampede Drive. The juried exhibit is sponsored by the College of Western Idaho, with artwork judged by students in the college’s Art Department. Festival attendees will also be able to vote for a Community Choice Award…