NAMPA, Idaho — The beloved Nampa Festival of the Arts is now celebrating its 38th year at Lakeview Park.
Established in 1986 to showcase local artists, this treasured event is a cornerstone of the community.
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This year's event is scheduled to run Aug. 9 from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Aug. 10 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. The festival features various artisan booths offering unique handmade creations, including jewelry, metal art, and paintings.
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“It’s a great festival. The people that come here are fun. The park’s a great location. I enjoy creating something that somebody falls in love with, [then] takes home, puts in this perfect spot, and then they just enjoy it for a very long time. That makes me happy,” said Nicole Kittle of Eagle.
She is just one of the over 200 artisans with a booth that you can support at this year’s art festival.
“It’s my first one of the season, and it’s festive and there’s a lot of vendors and there’s music and food trucks, it’s just a great atmosphere. They do a great job,” said Nampa artist Pam Paugh.
She says she gets her crafting genes from her mom and sells her items at several local fairs leading up to the holidays.
Admission and parking for the event are both free.
The festival provides a variety of activities suited for all ages, featuring live entertainment, food concessions, and a dedicated art booth for children.
Artists can also enter their pieces into the Juried Fine Art Show, where their art can be judged for cash prizes. Selected pieces will be displayed in the owner's booth.
Be sure to stop by the Idaho News 6 booth at the festival, where you can meet our team of reporters!
For more information on event details and guidelines, visit the Nampa Parks & Recreation website.
