Arts Festival Thursday, July 17

Arts Festival Thursday, July 17

kids standing with metals around their necks

15th Annual Oneida County Youth Bureau Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition

Free | Ages 5 to 18 | Winners chosen from four age groups

10 a.m. | Palmer Park | Rain date: Friday, July 18

Schedule: 10 a.m. Registration | 10:30 a.m. Competition | 11:15 a.m. Awards and Photos

10th Annual Big Ol’ Steamrollin’ Print Invitational

Featuring DJ Thomas D, Big Papi’s Coquito Iceys, Body Art with Sarah Parker Creations, and Family Craft

10 a.m. till done | Museum of Art Parking Lot

Rain date: Friday, July 18

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People laying down print making works before a large steam rolling machine
Children’s Craft

Children’s Craft

1 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent

Foam Party for Kids

2:30 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent

Get ready to dance, splash, and laugh at our exciting Foam Party for Kids! A foam cannon will fill the space with fluffy bubbles while fun music and water shooters add to the action. Wear a swimsuit or clothes you don’t mind getting wet—towels and a change of clothes are a good idea too!

kids playing in foam outside
female making copper jewelry

Meet the Artist: Ruth Benoit

Copper Jewelry | 1 to 3 p.m. | Museum Shop

Pride Party

7 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent | Cash Bar Available

Music by Pat Tato and the Baked Potatoes | Face Painting by AuraGlow Art

Celebrate love, community, and creativity at Munson’s Pride Party! Enjoy live music, face painting, lawn games, and a vibrant atmosphere for all.

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Pat Tato and the Baked Potatoes band on stage
book sale

Library Book Sale

July 16 to 18 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Root Court

Hundreds of books from the Pratt Munson Library, ranging in various art periods, topics, and mediums. $0.92 ($1 after tax) for paperbacks, $2.76 ($3 after tax) for hardcover *Cash preferred, check accepted*

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