of minds, and that the typical fried ‘fair food’ type concessions don’t have to be their only options,” Wiser said. Tents include an Instrument Playground, a hands-on activity-offering child kids the chance to play real orchestral instruments; Garage Band, a recreation of what it’s like to be in a real rock band and Stomp Experience, the chance for children to get loud and jump around – without annoying their parents. “Music enriches our lives and makes us smarter, and we want folks to see that there is so much more variety in the kids/family music genre than ever before,” Wiser said. Wiggle Out Loud also will feature hands-on art and crafts activities, including a tent dedicate just to body art, balloons and bubbles.
The Mini Deluxe Arts Fair will sell local arts and crafts from The Little Bubble, California Jane, The Okay See and Bumblefluff. Local food vendors join the fun this year with healthier menu selections. Vendors attending this year’s festival include MotoChef, Urban Agrarian, Crepe Brewers, Hall’s Pizza Kitchen, Big Truck Tacos, The Loaded, t, an urban teahouse, Elemental Coffee and Organic Squeeze. Peach Crest Farm and The Wedge Pizzaria will provide courtesy fresh cantaloupe. And Organic Squeeze will offer a “make your own lemonade” stand. n
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