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February 13, 2019

ClydeFEST: April 6, 2019

Are you ready to join us for a day FULL of FUN? The Chatham Arts Council’s 17th annual ClydeFEST is on April 6, 2019!

Drawing by Stephan Meyers

Ok, ok. We’re excited and you can tell. But let’s slow down for a second in case we’re catching some of you who may not have experienced the joy that is ClydeFEST – yet.

ClydeFEST, sponsored by The Jester Group at Baird, is an old-school kids’ carnival celebrating Clyde Jones, a renowned folk artist, lovingly known locally as the “critter artist.” And the festival is almost as unique as Clyde is.

Photo Credit: April Starling
Photo Credit: Melissa Hlavac

We’ll have Clyde’s critter cut-outs, local artists, young and talented musicians, face-painting, old-fashioned carnival games, clowns, fabulous local food trucks, and of course, lots of arts and crafts projects!

Photo Credit: Melissa Hlavac
Photo Credit: Melissa Hlavac
Photo Credit: Melissa Hlavac
Photo Credit: April Starling

“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.”

Photo Credit: April Starling
Photo Credit: Melissa Hlavac
Photo Credit: April Starling

ClydeFEST takes place only in Chatham County and only on Saturday, April 6 from 11am to 4pm at the Bynum Ballfield.  (Well, unless there’s a bunch of rain, in which case it’ll be Sunday, April 7 from 1 to 5pm.) This year, the Sky Blue Express Bus will be ferrying people to and from the event, courtesy of our friends at Carolina Brewery. Park and catch the bus from the Carolina Brewery in Pittsboro to Bynum. The bus will leave on the half hour from Pittsboro and on the hour from Bynum from 10:30 am until around 4:30 or so.

If you’re ready to join in the fun, you can get your tickets right here, right now. They’ll cost you $5 for kids ages 3 to 11, $9 for ages 12 and up, and children under 2 are FREE.

Photo Credit: April Starling
Photo Credit: April Starling

WANT TO BE A PART OF THIS?

  • Sponsor ClydeFEST, and we’ll give you lots of love.
  • Apply to have a nonprofit booth at ClydeFEST.
  • Sign up to volunteer the day before or the day of!

We hope to see you on April 6, getting messy, having fun, and simply enjoying this art-filled day.

P.S. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held on Sunday, April 7 from 12 to 5 p.m.

Photo Credit: Melissa Hlavac
Photo Credit: Melissa Hlavac
Photo Credit: Melissa Hlavac

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By April Starling | Filed Under: ClydeFEST, County Happenings, Events |

Comments

  1. pam smith says

    February 25, 2019 at 7:04 pm

    Pam Smith here. I recently spoke to 3rd graders at Pittsboro Elementary about business downtown. What a wonderful experience. The kids were so smart with their questions and very attentive to the answers. Thanks for giving me an opportunity to give back to my community

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  2. Paul Schrantz says

    April 3, 2019 at 2:38 pm

    Another Great day to honor a Special Friend and a true National Treasure.
    We met Clyde through our son, Peter Loose and have enjoyed many happy
    and amazing days at Clydefests. So sorry we will miss it this year but look forward to seeing Peter’s pictures including Clyde’s 2019 creation.
    So proud of the organizers and the community support.

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