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ClydeFEST 2022

ClydeFEST is back!
And it’s our 20th Anniversary!
April 30
11 a.m.–4 p.m. 

Like everyone, we are glued to the weather forecast for this weekend. We’ll post any schedule changes here, just as soon as we know them. For now, we look forward to                                                                        seeing you Saturday!

ClydeFEST is the Chatham Arts Council’s annual old-school kids’ carnival that celebrates local folk artist (AKA “critter artist”), Clyde Jones, and his creative and colorful wooden creatures. This year is special – it’s our 20th Anniversary and our first time back in Bynum, in full-form, in 2 years! And it is being brought to you with the generous support of The Jester Group at Baird Wealth Management.

Many of the hands-on arts and crafts projects and cool games are for elementary-aged kids and keep them smiling and engaged throughout the festival. From face painting, bubbles, and hula hoops to arts and craft projects and good old-fashioned carnival games, ClydeFEST has an activity for all ages.

We’ve been hosting ClydeFEST at the Bynum Ball Field for years and it’s been the perfect spot to allow kids to run around (safely) while adults sample the offerings of the food trucks, peruse the information booths hosted by local organizations, or enjoy the live performances.

PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
11:00-11:30 a.m.:
Carolina Lightnin’
11:45-12:15 p.m.:
Pittsboro Youth Theater Singers
12:30-1:00 p.m.:
Takiri Folclor
1:15-1:35 p.m.:
Chatham Dance Connection

1:50-2:00 p.m.: Announcement of Auction Winners & Gather for the Parade!
2:00 – 2:30 p.m.:
Paperhand Puppet Parade
2:45 – 3:15:
Sisters’ Voices

3:30 – 4:00: Bouncing Bulldogs

This event brings out nearly 2,000 kids and kids-at-heart, all eager to get messy and make some art of their own!

Admission this year is absolutely free!

Come on out and help celebrate our 20th birthday!

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!

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