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ART IN THE PARK `09 A RESOUNDING SUCCESS
June 10th, 2009

Twenty thousand (20,000) visitors streamed through the gates of Willistead Park to ogle and buy t..read more

Reading with Marty Gervais & Friends
June 3rd, 2009

Just added to the amazing Art in the Park line up - Marty Gervais & Friends will be located i..read more

Into The Night
March 13th, 2009

For the first time in 31 years Art in the Park will be keeping its gates open, extending the t..read more


 

Welcome to Art in the Park

Art in the Park 2010 will be here before YOU know it!!!
 
Interested in being an exhibitor for 2010? Please view our letter to potential 2010 exhibitors as well as visit our exhibitors page for your application and waiver.
 
ART IN THE PARK `09 - A RESOUNDING SUCCESS!

 
The vendors have folded their tents and headed for home, but the 2009 edition of Art In The Park – held on the grounds of Willistead Manor over the weekend – has already gone down in the books as one of the most successful in the 31-year history of this iconic early summer event in Windsor. Twenty thousand (20,000) visitors streamed through the gates of Willistead Park to ogle and buy the creative handiwork of 200 vendors from across Ontario – an impressive 30% increase over the 15,000 who attended last year’s highly successful show. More than 12,400 people toured the booth-lined park on Saturday and another 7,500 more flowed through the park on Sunday.

For the first time ever Willistead Park remained open into Saturday evening, after the vendors closed their stalls at 6:00 p.m. Organizers credit two new Art In The Park activities – the Spirit Tent and Into The Night – which featured live musical entertainment and fine wining and dining for at least some of the near-record Saturday public attendance as the Spirit Tent met capacity for the evening.

Find out what everyone is saying about this year's event on our testimonials page.

Thanks to all who came out to show their support for this amazing Windsor event - your support is greatly appreciated! See you next year!
 
New in 2009!!! 
 
This year Art in the Park has decided to stay up late for an evening called "Into The Night".  Into the Night takes place on Saturday June 6th from 2-9PM.
 
This wonderful evening from 6-9PM includes Live Music, food AND... for the first time EVER - a variety of full-bodied, vibrant flavoured wines.
 
 
Food from fine dining restaurants such as Mezzo, Thai Palace and Hikari Japanese Restaurant will also be available for this spectacular musical evening. Please note that vendors will not be open after 6 PM Saturday to accomodate this special evening.
 
 
 
 
 
Listen Up! "Into The Night" hits the airwaves! Hear it for yourself.
 
 
Live dramatic performances (such as Romeo and Juliet) will be presented by The Drama Space Saturday June 6 starting at 12 noon . Don't miss out on this fabulous performance.
 
Art in the Park is Supported by CUPE Locals! Read more...
 
 
 
Advance Tickets are available at all Shoppers Drug Marts throughout Windsor, Tecumseh, Essex and Leamington. Advanced tickets can be purchased for a discounted rate of $4 per person. Tickets are sold for $5 at the gates.
 
FREE parking and shuttle service to the park is available from the Hiram Walker parking lot on Riverside Drive and at The GM Transmission Plant. Shuttle service is provided by Transit Windsor. See shuttle schedule for times.
 
This will be the 31st 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.
 
Art in the Park is held the first full weekend in June of each year, and is the signature event that launches Windsors 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.
 
Art in the Park Admission Hours:
Saturday, June 6th: 10 am - 9 pm
Sunday, June 7th: 10 am - 5 pm
 
  • Admission is $5 per person (advanced tickets $4)
  • Children 12 and under get in free when accompanied by an adult.

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. 

 

 

 



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