Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival 2021

Join us for an interactive art experience at the Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival and prepare to be inspired!  The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau in partnership with The Phipps Center for the Arts invites you to channel your creative spirit!  

Saturday, September 25, 10-5pm
Sunday, September 26, 10-4pm

No admission fee.

We invite visitors to experience a variety of creative talent, including the original artwork of over 80 juried artists, hands-on demonstrations and creative activities while sampling a variety of fall flavors. We welcome new activities to the park this year!  
 
*The Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau will be following current CDC guidelines at all events. 

Artist Village
Visit over 80 juried artists? booths along the banks of the St. Croix River.

Live Entertainment in the Bandshell
Saturday, September 25
10am - 12:30pm - The High 48s - traditional and original bluegrass
1pm - 5pm - Rizer - classic rock and blues

Sunday, September 26
10am - 12:30pm - Colleen Raye, Bobby Vandell & Dan Neale - Sing Me A Country Song
1pm - 4pm - Good Time Willy - Chicago blues Demonstrations and Performers

Demonstrations and Performers
Saturday, September 25
11:30am - 1:30pm
Aerial silks performer Laura Emiola

Saturday and Sunday, September 25 & 26
- Living statue Mira Kehoe
- Paul Imholte, Strolling folk musician

Food & Drinks
Enjoy the following dining options as you stroll through Lakefront Park:
- 4 Reasons Kettle Korn
- Bavarian Pretzels by Brueske's Bread
- Carbone's Pizza
- Erbert & Gerbert's
- K & C Concessions - The Hungry Badger
- Old Southern BBQ Smokehouse
- Stockwell's Maple Treats

* Beer, lemonade, pop, water and wine will also be available for purchase
                
Information Booths
- Hudson Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Bureau
- The Phipps Center for the Arts
- ArtReach St. Croix/Take Me to the River
 
*No Pets, coolers/outside food & beverage, or bikes will be allowed in the park. Information to come on the Doggie Daycare where you can leave your dog for a short time.
*Watch our Facebook event page for featured artists and updates: http://bit.ly/SpiritArtFest

Chamber members interested in sponsoring the event can use the Register Now button above or contact the office for more information. 

"The Art of..." Booths - These booths tie in with the art theme and have an activity related to "The Art of" topic. 
Download "The Art of..." Application: https://bit.ly/ArtofApp

Artists - please contact The Phipps Center for the Arts at (715) 386-2305
Artist Application: https://www.zapplication.org/event-info.php?ID=9178

Attention!
Spirit of the St. Croix Art Festival Safety Protocols
 As there is a continued high level of community transmission of COVID, please be aware of additional COVID safety protocols and advisories by the St. Croix County Public Health Department. 

• Masks are welcomed and recommended in outdoor crowded gatherings. 
• Masks are strongly encouraged for those unvaccinated or those vaccinated and vulnerable to infectious diseases.
• Stay home if you have mild symptoms and are not feeling well.
• Please allow 6 feet space from other attendees while in line or entering and exiting the event. 
• Wash or sanitize your hands often. 
• Please consume all food and beverages in the designated area.
• Please contact the Hudson Chamber at info@HudsonWi.org should you contact COVID within two weeks of the event.      

Thank you for your help protecting all vendors and attendees of this event.

2021 Artists