(LEFT) People browsing the works of a variety of fine artists and artisans (RIGHT) Chuck Lambert 

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Celebrate local artists by heading over to the Monmouth County Park System's annual Creative Arts Festival on Saturday, May 13 at Thompson Park from 10:00am to 4:00pm. This juried arts festival features specially selected artists' works of pottery, jewelry, paintings and other mediums.  With more than 45 artists displaying their works, booths will be located both inside the barns and outdoors under tents.

In addition to the artwork, festival goers can enjoy live music.  The performance schedule is shown below.

The Deep Cut Bonsai Society and Glitter and Grace Belly Dancing will also give demonstrations.

Children are invited to get into the spirit of the festival by contributing to the community mural and making crafts. The event will also feature two food trucks. For full event schedule, visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com.  Admission and parking for the festival are free.

Thompson Park is located at 805 Newman Springs Road in Lincroft, New Jersey.

Music Tent

The Band of the Two Rivers from 10:00am-11:00am

Sawmill Run Old Time String Band from 11:30am-12:15pm

Zydeco Revelators from 12:30pm-2:00pm

Chuck Lambert from 2:30pm-4:00pm

Activity Barn

Joe Frame at 10:00am

Alan Gowa at 12:30pm

Gary Nokes at 2:30pm

The Gallery

Musicians on a Mission from 10:30am-3:30pm

The Gallery is also hosting the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center’s current Dreamscapes Exhibit.  Inspired by dreamlike imagery, surreal landscapes and fantastical narratives, the exhibit features a range of medium. 

This family-friendly event also includes art demonstrations and activities.  The schedule is as follows:

Sculptor Konstantin Zingerman from 11:00am– 2:00pm 

Silk Painting by Karin Trunz from 12:00pm-2:00pm

Traditional Rug Hooking with ATHA from 2:00pm-4:00pm 

For more information about the Creative Arts Festival or the Monmouth County Park System, please visit www.MonmouthCountyParks.com or call 732-842-4000. For persons with hearing impairment, the Park System TTY/TDD number is 711. The Monmouth County Park System, created in 1960 by the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, is Monmouth County’s Open Space, Parks, and Recreation agency.