Special Events + Trips

Arts in Central Park

Dates:: September 16th - 18th, 2011

Location: Central Park, Downtown Decatur

Times:: Friday, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm; Saturday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Phone Number:: 217-423-3189

Decatur, Illinois hosts one of Central Illinois' finest art shows on the third weekend of September every year. Now in its 49th year, Arts in Central Park, a juried art show, features:

A beautiful location in Central Park with it's historic Transfer House and magnificent fountain.

Arts activities and an art shop for kids

Live entertainment

Food booths

Artists/Patrons Preview Party Friday night from 5 - 7 PM

Sponsored by: Archer Daniels Midland, News/Talk 1340 WSOY, Refreshment Services Pepsi

After enjoying Arts in Central Park, why not join the Merchant Street Fest party on Saturday from 7 pm to midnight, just 2 blocks west of Central Park!

Saturday and Sunday enjoy perfomances by Ees'aBella Bellydancers and The Amazing Dudley!