CUMBERLAND — For one day each year, the town of Cumberland celebrates the arts and the community during Cumberland Arts Goes to market. For the last five years, the event has grown — this year, over 100 arts, crafts and farmer’s market vendors will be on hand August 17. Last year’s attendance was estimated at 2,400 for the day.
The day will begin with the Cumberland Run at 8 a.m. and the farmer’s market booths opening at 8 a.m. The event will be held at the crossing of Saturn, Munsie, and Muessing streets from the Cumberland Town Hall to the Cumberland First Baptist Church. There’s free parking at the Meijer’s just west of the event, plus on Muessing St.
There are two entertainment stages: the Shirley Brothers Pavilion at Honors Park, and the Cohron Homes Stage at the Speedway (in the grassy area). Highlights of the day’s entertainment include the Irish Airs at 11 a.m. and noon, Jen Midkiff, Harpist, and Steele Opera Project in Honors Park. Don’t miss Wild Mercy Celtic music, Wax Chaotic, Warren Township show choirs, and much more going on. The day ends on a musical high note with Indianapolis Men’s Chorus and Saint Aubin both at 3 p.m. Kids are welcome to play in the Cornerstone Family Dentistry Kid Zone, and they’ll get a kick out of AngiCat from Silly Safaris at 1 p.m. The Kids Zone will also have 2D Experiential Art from Herron School of Art Therapy, and a craft corner. Artists Iggy Arana, Connie Urbanski, Sleepy Cat Studio, Chickadee Pottery, plus many more artisans will have booths.
It wouldn’t be a festival without food, and many local restaurants will be on hand, including NY Slice, The Gypsy Cafe, Chef Dan’s Southern Comfort Food Truck, the Indiana Buddhist Center, and Two Sisters Cakery and Bakery will be there with a variety of selections.
For the adventurous, there will be tethered balloon rides by RE/Max Ability Plus. For the not-so-adventurous, there will be a silent auction from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The main event closes at 4 p.m.
For more information and a complete list of vendors and events, visit http://cumberlandfbc.org.
