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Patrons and Artists Pack Cedar Key for 51st Annual Fine Arts Festival

Robert Yard performs a song for a toddler using a Lakota love flute at the Cedar Key Fine Arts Festival in Cedar Key, Florida. Yard held impromptu music lessons throughout the day for patrons that were curious about playing an instrument. (Photo by Sydnei Cartwright)
Robert Yard performs a song for a toddler using a Lakota love flute at the Cedar Key Fine Arts Festival in Cedar Key, Florida. Yard held impromptu music lessons throughout the day for patrons that were curious about playing an instrument. (Photo by Sydnei Cartwright)

 

 

Cedar Key held its 51st annual Cedar Key Fine Arts Festival this past Saturday and Sunday.

The festival showcased a number of different arts including jewelry, photography, wood making and mixed media. The festival allowed participating artists to demonstrate their work and interact with their patrons.

Beverly Ringenberg, event coordinator with Old Florida Celebration of the Arts, said between 19,000 to 20,000 people attended the Cedar Key Fine Arts Festival over the course of the weekend. Visitors included people from supporting counties and out-of-state visitors

Festival patrons relished the sunny weather by relaxing in Cedar Key Park, listening to bands play their music or boating—all the while sampling food from the many booths present. Children also enjoyed the playground and the henna face-painting booth.

The next Cedar Key Fine Arts Festival is scheduled for April 9 and 10, 2016.

Sydnei is a reporter for WUFT News who may be contacted by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news @wuft.org