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5th annual Silver State Art Festival returns to Carson City this weekend at Fuji Park
The Silver State Art Festival, known for its unique gourd art displays, is returning to Carson City this weekend, Sept. 8-10 at the Fuji Park Exhibit Hall.
Participants will be met with gourd art, ceramics, basketry, painting, photography, and much more from more than 40 award-winning artists.
In addition, attendees will also have a chance to become artists themselves. There are several art classes to choose from, led by instructors known for their work. Classes include gourd art, felting, wood turning, marbling silk, and more.
To see all classes, please click here.
On Friday, be sure to stop by for free wine tasting while you peruse the art during the opening evening.
The Nevada Humane Society will be on site with adoptable dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Fuji Park Saturday.
The Bus Boy will also be on site Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. serving up delicious fare.
Be sure to take part of the raffle to win a variety of prizes.
Admission as always is free.
Hours are Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
To learn more about the 5th Annual Silver State Art Festival, please visit https://www.nevadagourdsociety.org/