Many foods are popular at local festivals, including funnel cakes, kettle corn, candy and a variety of sandwiches. The artists are selected by the HAC program committee and the staff. That makes sure it is a quality program. We have a lot of new artists this year. They are coming from Missouri, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, New Mexico and Wisconsin.
Some artists bring ceramics and others items made of wood.
A previous participant returning this year is Darold Rinedollar, a blacksmith from Clarksville whose work is well-known in the area. Also new this year will be sidewalk chalk art by Nikki Taylor, a local high school student, Gaines said. Two awards are presented each year, the Best of Show and President's Award. The jurying committee chooses the Best of Show award after visiting every booth during the festival, Gaines said. The current HAC president, Marilyn Hall, has the privilege of selecting a work of art to receive her award, and this will be purchased by the HAC and displayed at its gallery.