Featuring over a hundred artists from Ohio, Michigan and Indiana, the annual Arts In The Park event at Lakeview Park in Port Clinton, Ohio is an event worthy of a special trip. Arts and crafts that include pottery, photography, jewelry, furniture, woodwork, stained glass, paintings, nautical items, soaps and bath salts, linens, yard art and household items assure there is something for every art or craft collector.

Presented by the Port Clinton artist club, the arts and crafts festival is an annual event held each August on Lake Erie's shoreline. A view of City Beach entices a quick walk across Port Clinton's main street and the beautifully renovated park gives children something fun to do while parents browse each tent.

The colorful art items provided by Mary Moon Designs of Columbus, Ohio entrance children with their bright colors and ocean themes.

Food and drinks are available from Port Clinton organizations raising funds for community projects. Complete dinners from community organizations during the Art in the Park art and craft fair generally include fried chicken, bbq beef sandwiches or shredded chicken sandwiches with potato salad or coleslaw and a drink while the Lakeview park concession stand offers burgers, hot dogs, ice cream, banana spits and shakes.

Street musicians entertain along the walkways adding to the relaxed atmosphere and the Humane Society of Ottawa County always brings a few special pets that are harder to resist than the arts and crafts.

Pictured to the left are the unique and colorful picket fence benches by Karen Hall of South Junction Picket Benches and Quilts based in Petersburg, Mi.

There is so much to see at the art and craft festival that you might want to come for both days. Many bed and breakfasts and hotels are within walking distance of the recently renovated Lakeview Park.

The two day arts & crafts fair and festival takes place each summer in August. Be sure to make it a part of your Lake Erie vacation plans!