Inaugural event June 7-8

Peoria Heights, IL – Central Illinois is fortunate enough to have an abundance of talented artists, but they all need a way to showcase their work. The Village of Peoria Heights is announcing a new event in June that will give them that opportunity.

The 2014 Tower Park Art Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday, June 7 and 8, at Tower Park in Peoria Heights. The festival will operate from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.

Up to 35 artists and vendors are expected to participate in this inaugural event and the weekend will be filled with highlights.

On Saturday there will be an exhibit by the Illinois Art League. Then on Sunday the extraordinary Zoo Lady, who can paint more than 35 elaborate mask faces in an hour, will be on hand for face painting fun. There also will be art vendors, chalk artists, live musical performances, balloon animals and food vendors throughout the weekend.

Still accepting artists of all mediums, as well as chalk artists. For more information or to participate in the Tower Park Art Festival call (309) 686-2385 or email administration@peoriaheights.org.