The Meistersingers, pictured here, will be one of the musical groups featured at this year’s Arts In The Park celebration on July 4 from 1-5 p.m. at Bruce Park in New Martinsville. Mike Parsons and Friends will also be on hand to entertain audiences, along with other yet to be named performers.

Mark your calendars now to plan to attend the annual Arts in the Park Festival at Bruce Park in New Martinsville on July 4. This event, sponsored by the New Martinsville Parks and Recreation Department, the Monroe Artists Guild, and ArtsLink, will feature arts and crafts demonstrations, exhibits by area residents, musical entertainment, the Wayward Players, lots of games, face painting, and free refreshments. Uncle Sam will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the festival, which will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until 5 p.m. The Lions Club will be selling a variety of food items.

This festival is supported in part by the Ohio River Border Initiative, a joint project of the Ohio Arts Council and the West Virginia Commission of the Arts. ArtsLink is committed to providing universal accessibility wherever possible. Persons with special needs may contact ArtsLink at 304-455-2278.

For more information concerning the festival, contact Barbara Vincent at 304-652-2939.