Art in the Park
ART IN THE PARK
JUNE 3, 4, 5 2011
Art in the Park 2011 is now history! And what a great story!  With the best weather in years, just shy of 23,000 guests walked the historic grounds of Willistead Park and enjoyed our 275 sold out vendors - including our hugely popular AIP Kids Zone, great food in the Rotary Food Court, and our Spirit Tent with incredible musical talent, delicious food and drinks. 

Our heartfelt thanks to all our guests who visited Art in the Park this weekend, we hope your experience was memorable.  To all our talented vendors - thank you for coming back year after year with your amazing artistic creations and making our event the success that it is.  And last, but not least - we thank the hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly as a team to make this weekend possible. 

Don't forget about our "Black Box Contest" launched at Art in the Park this past weekend.  Check out the contest details and enter today!!



Saturday in the Park was "HOT" in more ways than one!  We welcomed record crowds throughout Willistead Park all day long.  We do it all over again - join us Sunday from 10:00am till 5:00pm.  See you there!

ART IN THE PARK 2011 - OPENING NIGHT IN THE SPIRIT TENT WAS A HUGE SUCCESS!  Over 1,300 guests enjoyed the fabulous bands, delicious food and spirits last night.  This morning Art in the Park opened with a bang provided by the Spirit of WIndsor Drumline and Colour Guard at 10:00am.  Join us today and Sunday for two fun filled and exciting days at Willistead Park - where we have something for everyone!



Art in the Park is held annually at Willistead Park 1899 Niagara St, Windsor, ON N8Y 1K3  



2 Days of Art and Kids Zone fun on Saturday and Sunday, and 3 days of Music, upscale food and spirits in our Spirit Tent - Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday.
 
We have something for the whole family:
  • 275 extremely talented Artisans who bring their creations for your shopping pleasure.  For the 2nd year in a row, our Exhibitor space of 275 is completely sold out!
  • Our AIP KIDS ZONE -  a large safe area full of children's interactive activities
  • Our Spirit Tent will feature a selection of upscale Windsor restaurants with delicious menu choices.  We are also offering wine and beer options, so you can relax and enjoy the talented local musicians from our area.
Friday, June 3rd from 5:00pm till 11:00pm. 
We start the weekend off strictly in our Spirit Tent on Friday evening. We invite you to join us for dinner, relax and enjoy an evening of fine dining, local wines and beer. Mix that with incredible local musical talent  till 11:00pm. 

We have a powerful lineup of amazing local musicians - performing all on the same evening...

5:00pm - Ron Leary
6:30pm - The Bomb Squad
8:00pm - Nemesis
9:30pm - The Greatest Hits Live - our Headliner Band



Saturday, June 4th from 10:00am till 11:00pm
The Spirit of Windsor Marching Band will open the Willistead gates at 10:00am and March through the Park to start our weekend off with a bang!
 
Come enjoy the unique handcrafted items for that perfect gift
Our Artisans will stay open till 7:00pm for your shopping enjoyment  
Once again, check out the talented musical acts performing throughout the day from 12:00 noon till 11:00pm in our Spirit Tent where you can enjoy a delicious meal and selections from our local wineries and brewery.
 
Sunday, June 5th from 10:00am to 5:00pm
We do it all over again with another full day of activities, Art Displays, full line up of Music, and FUN FUN FUN - on the beautiful grounds of Willistead. 

 
Art in the Park is held the first full weekend in June of each year, and is the signature event that launches Windsor's festival season. This event is one of Ontario's largest outdoor arts and crafts shows with exhibitors from all over Ontario, Quebec and the state of Michigan. The exhibitors display and retail their wares in booths set up around the 15.5 acres of gated grounds surrounding the beautiful and historic Willistead Mansion in Walkerville (Windsor), Ontario.
 
This will be the 33rd year that the Rotary Club of Windsor (1918), acting as the agent for the Rotary Club of Windsor Foundation Fund, will be presenting Art in the Park, here in Windsor.

All proceeds raised by this event go toward supporting the restoration of Willistead Manor and supporting local childrens charities such as: The John McGivney Centre for Children and Maryvale Adolescent and Family Services.