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From Detroit I-94 west to Exit 33 (Bus. 94/Benton Harbor), which becomes Main Street in Benton Harbor. Continue through town, over bridge and around curve onto Port Street. Port Street ends at the north end of Lake Bluff Park.
From South Bend U.S. 31-N to the end at Napier Avenue. Turn left (west). Go west for 6 miles. Turn right (north) at Niles Avenue until merges with Bus. I-94 (Main Street in St. Joseph). Go through the light, continue north 3 blocks to Pearl Street, turn left. Pearl Street ends at Lake Bluff Park.
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From Chicago I-94 east to Exit 23 (Stevensville). Go north approximately 5 miles to downtown St. Joseph. Lake Bluff Park is two blocks west.
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free Shuttle service Saturday, 9:30 am - 7:00 pm • Sunday, 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Free shuttle service (donations appreciated) makes stops at the parking lots of the following locations and at the corner of Broad Street and State Street in downtown St. Joseph, near the main entrance to the art fair: • Kelly’s Bowl, 2705 Cleveland Ave., St. Joseph Business I-94 (Exit 23) north to St. Joseph. Go approximately 4 miles to the intersection of Lakeshore Drive and Cleveland Ave. Turn right. Kelley’s Bowl is on the left. • Edgewater Business Center, St. Joseph M-63 north through downtown St. Joseph. Just after crossing the bridge, turn left on Momany Drive. Turn left again into the first parking lot of the Renaissance Business Center at Edgewater.
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707 Lake Boulevard St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-983-0271 www.Krasl.org Twitter @KraslArtFair
Sat. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm • Sun. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Bringing people and art together for over 50 years! Show features Krasl Kid’s Zone Art activities are available for children on the Krasl Art Center grounds (donation suggested).
July 14 - 15, 2012 Sat. 10:00 am - 6:00 pm Sun. 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
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KAF Emerging Artists Tents Located in front of the Krasl Art Center, these tents feature the work of students in high school and college, including students from the Fired Up! program at Water Street Glassworks.
Come to Lake Bluff Park in downtown St. Joseph, MI, for one of the biggest and best art fairs in the country! Each year, the lush, tree-lined park overlooking the shore of Lake Michigan explodes with color, form and texture. This nationally ranked art event brings more than 200 juried artists to join art lovers from all over the country to celebrate a shared love of creative expression. Don’t miss it!
Performing arts • Food Court Stage featuring local musicians • Krasl Kid’s Zone Stage featuring entertainment for children and families
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Friday night kickoff party July 13 / 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Come for an evening of fun at the Krasl Art Center, including a sneak peak of some of the artists’ work. Wine from Tabor Hill Winery. Food from Tim’s Too and Pump House Grille. 5:00 p.m. – All God’s Children 6:00 p.m. – Susan Metheny Group 7:00 p.m. – Doug’s Kids on Stage 8:00 p.m. – M usic TBA
Art Fair merchandise is available at one of three locations throughout the fair. Posters, water bottles, bags, hats, T-shirts, kites and more!
St. Joseph Today Welcome Center 421 State Street, St. Joseph 269-985-1111 • stjoday.org
Choose from a tempting variety of food vendors for a meal, snack or specialty drink.
Southwestern Michigan Tourist Council 269-925-6301 • swmichigan.org
Krasl Art Fair Bucks Purchase Krasl Art Fair Bucks to use or give as gifts and get special VIP rewards, including reserved parking, refreshments, poster and gift bag. Art Fair Bucks can be used to buy artwork from any artist. Art Fair Bucks are $25 each; a minimum purchase of four ($100) is required. Call 269-983-0271.
Smooth Jazz at Sunset Sat. July 14 / 7:30 P.M. Sponsored by 98.3 The Coast. Saxophonist/flutist Nelson Rangell performs at the Shadowland Pavilion at Silver Beach. Gate opens at 6:30 pm. Opening act: The Three Gringos. Tickets available at the Krasl Art Center, at The Coast studios, online at www.smoothjazzatsunset.com or by calling 269-925-1111.
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Baby Service Area For changing diapers, nursing, or just resting with your small children, located in the fenced yard of the St. Joseph Library on Lake Boulevard. Sponsored by South Shore Women’s Health.
Patron Package Pick-up For large art purchases, ask the artist for a voucher and drop it off at the Volunteer Check-In tent in front of the Krasl Art Center when you’re ready to leave. While you’re bringing your car around, we will collect your purchase from the artist and have it ready for you to pick up.
Pet policy Please leave your pets at home. City ordinance prohibits pets anywhere within the perimeter of the Art Fair for the duration of the weekend. pat bolgar / #9
CAPP (Children’s Art Purchase Program) The Children’s Art Purchase Program features art for $10 and under; look for orange flags at participating artist booths. For children only!
randall higdon / #18
kent kraus / #35
larry smith / #132
The Krasl Art Center faces Lake Bluff Park along scenic Lake Boulevard in St. Joseph, MI, betweel Pearl Street and Park Street.
Music & fun!