Lake County Gazette

The 16th annual Barrington Art Festival is set to return this Memorial Day weekend, offering a range of activities for families and friends. Visitors can start their day downtown with coffee and breakfast before exploring unique art pieces from over 125 artists at this community tradition.

The festival will feature live painting classes, face painting, bubbles, jugglers, caricatures, and a Kids Art Zone. Attendees can break for lunch at local restaurants or enjoy snacks and beverages such as cold beer and lemonade at the fest. Interactive opportunities abound with Kid-Friendly Tents and Live Art Demo signs scattered throughout the area.

Barrington’s restaurants, cafes, and retail stores will remain open all weekend. Additionally, visitors can enter online to win a $100 Art Fest Gift Card to spend during the event.

Highlights of the festival include:

- Access to over 125 original artists & live music

- Free entry and easy street parking

- Various food and beverage options

- Live painting classes

- Kids Art Zone featuring art fest bingo, spin art, sand sculpture, coloring, drawing & more

- Face Painting tent

The event is easily accessible on foot and located just steps from the Barrington Metra Station.

For more information about the festival or to enter the gift card giveaway, visit their website.

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