Historic Walnut Grove Farm is celebrating 37 years on the Knox County Scenic Drive, October 5 & 6, 12 & 13. Specializing in hand-made art, music, homemade food, and family fun is the Scenic Drive Barn Fest, where local youth can showcase their talents by participating in the Kids-Rock-the-Arts Contest!
The farm, an official stop on the Knox County Scenic Drive, is located ½ mile north of Knoxville, IL. For a schedule of events and directions go to: www.Barn-Fest.com.
The Kids-Rock-the-Arts Contest is sponsored by Blick Art Materials and the Galesburg Community Arts Center during the Scenic Drive Barn Fest. Artists from Kindergarten through the 12th grade are encouraged to bring their original art to the Galesburg Community Arts Center at 349 E Main before September 28 by 3 PM. Youth two-dimensional artwork will be displayed at Walnut Grove Farm and judged by art educator, Ana Fleming. Blick Art Materials will provide the winners with gift certificates for a shopping experience at Blick Art Materials. All kids who enter can choose from an art supply grab bag given by Blick Art Materials, when they pick up their art on October 13 at Walnut Grove Farm. Further details about the youth art contest can be found at https://www.walnutgrovefarm.com/art-contest, or by calling (309) 337-5354.
The Kids-Rock-the-Arts Contest is in its sixth year of showcasing local youth artists. This collaboration of local art entities shows how working together is fun while encouraging emerging artists. “Art is strong in our community, and we love to see what young people create. With the encouragement from teachers and families, Blick and the Community Art Center; kids are given wings to discover their talents,” states Jan King of Walnut Grove Farm.
The Knox County Scenic Drive is a self-guided fall foliage tour that is a family tradition for thousands. The Drive began as a way to preserve and showcase the historic sites in the County, and today provides fall family fun. The event at Walnut Grove Farm, a National Register Farmstead, has evolved to include fine art, local foods, music along with farm produce sales and kid activities. For a full event schedule, artist info as well as Kids Rock the Arts contest info go to www.Barn-Fest.com, or call (309) 337-5354. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
***Courtesy of Rich Wood, Walnut Grove Farm***
