Two years ago, it was nothing but an idea. The last hurdle was the weather, Levin says. The forecast calls for sunshine. Expect tiny Vogel Park to be crammed with 50 or more artists' booths. Around the corner, Bartlett Avenue will be closed for booths, flowers and food.
Admission is free.
All the watercolors, oils, prints, acrylics and photos at the Rogue Gallery have floral themes keyed to the festival. Out back, plants for a demonstration of Ikebana, the Japanese flower-arranging art, were stashed where a garden makeover was nearing completion. Landscape architect Byron Williams expected to add the finishing touches Saturday with the help of up to 30 students from Crater High School. The juried exhibit in Vogel features artists from as far as Seattle and Los Angeles. We wanted a message of quality.