By Renata Robinson
Executive Director
Manchester Main Street

NORTH MANCHESTER —  Manchester Main Street’s third annual Eel River Arts Festival is set for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Eel River Gardens, downtown North Manchester. This event is free to the public and will feature live music, highlight area artists’ and artisans’ work and provide creativity enrichment activities for all ages.

Some of the featured artists will include Hannah Burnworth, mixed media collage art; Vicki Carpenter, handcrafted jewelry; and Susan Ring, watercolors. Manchester Main Street features artisans in a “Meet the Artist” web series. Visit the “Local Flavor” tab on Manchester Main Street’s website to find out more about what inspires their creativity.

There will also be food, art demonstrations and kids’ craft activities. For additional Eel River Arts Festival event information, visit Manchester Main Street’s website, “like” their Facebook page or contact Renata Robinson, Manchester Main Street executive director at (260) 901-6045 or email [email protected].