Chatham Arts Council

We nurture creative thinkers

  • ClydeFEST 2022
  • About
    • Our Who, What, Why, and How
    • Our Past
    • Our Friends
    • Our Press
    • Our Contact Info
  • Kids
    • Arts for Resilient Kids Season 2021-22
    • Artists-in-Schools
    • ArtAssist for Kids
    • ClydeFEST 2022
  • Artists
    • Meet This Artist
    • Go See This
    • Arts Directory
    • Arts Calendar
    • Chatham Experience 2021
    • Grant Programs
    • – Jumpstart Application (closed)
    • – Grassroots Arts Grants (closed)
    • – Artist Support Grants (Sept 1 Deadline)
    • – Emerging Artist Grants (Sept 30 Deadline)
  • Who Values Arts
  • GIVE
    • Individuals & Families
    • Businesses & Groups
    • Lily’s Golden Birthday

Search Chatham Arts Council

May 2, 2018

A Local Hero and His Chainsaw: A Quick Look Back at ClydeFEST 2018

ClydeFEST 2018 was full of laughter, creative art, cool critters, fun games, and a welcoming community spirit! Even while we’re still smiling and excited about all of that, we’re looking forward to what next year will bring!

Photo credit: April Starling
Photo credit: Becki Green
Photo credit: April Starling
Photo credit: April Starling

Whether you came out to witness local folk artist Clyde Jones carve a critter for auction, watch performances by the young and old, play Tic Tac Tire, devour delicious food from local vendors, or simply to let your little one run wild in the Bynum Ball Field, we are SO HAPPY that you were a part of this 16 year old tradition.

Photo credit: April Starling
Photo credit: April Starling
Photo credit: Becki Green
Photo credit: April Starling
Photo credit: Becki Green
Photo credit: April Starling
Photo credit: Becki Green
Photo credit: Becki Green

“One of the things we love most about ClydeFEST is seeing so many different parts of our Chatham community come together to celebrate creativity and art with children,” expressed Cheryl Chamblee, Chatham Arts Council Executive Director. “Something that started as a small, local event now draws crowds from Raleigh, Durham, and communities across the Triangle. It’s a true gem in Chatham County and we’re thrilled to host it with all of our amazing partners each year.”

The Chatham Arts Council would like to thank all of our awesome community partners for supporting the arts! Without you, ClydeFEST would not be possible.

Check back here next spring for more details on the 17th annual ClydeFEST! Hope to see you back, messy, and happy, next year.

Photo credit: April Starling
Photo credit: Becki Green

P.S. If you didn’t get a ClydeFEST t-shirt this year, have no fear! We still have some in a few sizes (adult and kid). Drop us an email at clydefest@chathamartscouncil.org, and we’ll be happy to make it happen for you.

Related

By April Starling | Filed Under: ClydeFEST, County Happenings, Events, Go See This, Slideshow Featured | Tagged With: Bynum, Clyde Jones, clydeFEST, Folk Art

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Meet this Artist

Meet This Artist: Fiber artist Sue Szary 

The Chatham Arts Council is investing in artists through our Meet This Artist series, introducing you to 12 Chatham County artists each year in a big way. The fine folks at Hobbs Architects in downtown Pittsboro are powering our Meet This Artist … Read More →

ClydeFEST 2022 Links

  • Volunteer for ClydeFEST 2022 It takes at least 150 volunteers to create ClydeFEST fun, so we’re sure glad you found your way to this page!

Investing in the Arts


PO Box 418
Pittsboro, NC 27312
919-542-0394
Email Us

Local Businesses Investing in the Arts

  • 2016-0912-cac_clydefest_sponsor_hobbs-architects_logo_small
  • 2016-0915-cac_clydefest_sponsor-logo_lesley-landis-designs
  • B and J Custom Printers

  • 2017-1119 CAC_Cheek Electric_logo
  • 2017-1119 CAC_Deep River Mercantile_logo
  • Opus_New Logo-08 (1)
  • absolute_logo_forbignitein
  • Belle_Fleur
  • kindred_gallery_vertical_logo
  • ©autumns creek
  • CHR
  • Life 1031 Logo 2018 white background
  • Chatham Mag logo
  • TCF_make_a_difference_FINAL_CMYK
  • 2018-1102 CAC_The Jester Group at BAIRD_Logo (3)
  • MOSAIC-LOGO-CMYK_HORIZONTAL use this one
  • Chatham_Park_Logo_Stacked
  • 2021-0503 CAC_Logo_Women of Fearrington
Subscribe to our E-News
  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Proud member of Arts NC and Designated County Partner to the NC Arts Council
Copyright © 2022 Chatham Arts Council • Website by Tomatillo Design