Summerfair Returns to Coney Island June 2–4
Summerfair Cincinnati marks its 56th year, returning to Coney Island, 6201 Kellogg Ave., June 2, 3 and 4 with more than 325 juried artists.
The artists represent 12 categories: photography, painting, drawing/printmaking, wood, metal, sculpture, glass, ceramics, fibers, leather, jewelry and 2D/3D mixed media. Along with artwork, Summerfair features a slate of regional performers as well as its Gourmet Arts area with unique food and drink.
What started as a small art fair’s salute to the opening of Cincinnati’s Playhouse in the Park has grown into one of the oldest continuous art fairs in the country, drawing more than 20,000 art enthusiasts to see and purchase the works of artists from across the United States. Summerfair is listed in the top 50 America’s Best Art Fairs and one of the top five Best Midwest Art Fairs by Art Fair Calendar.com.
During its history, Summerfair has given more than $2 million to the regional arts community. A non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization, proceeds from Summerfair Cincinnati provide award, scholarship and exhibit opportunities to a variety of emerging (high school and college), individual (working professional) artists and local/regional small and mid-sized arts organizations.
Tickets for Summerfair can be purchased for one day or multi-day admission at summerfair.org. One-day tickets are $10, with children 12 and under admitted free. Multi-day tickets are $15.
Summerfair is open Friday, June 2, 12 – 7 p.m.; Saturday, June 3, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.; and Sunday, June 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The musical performers scheduled to appear are:
Saturday, June 3
12 p.m. – Wild Carrot (Americana / Roots / Folk)
1 p.m. – The Faux Frenchmen (Gypsy Jazz )
2 p.m. – April Aloisio & Brian Batchelor-Glader (Brazilian Jazz)
3 p.m. – Ricky Nye (Blues / Boogie Woogie)
4 p.m. – The Cheryl and Shorty Show (Blues / New Orleans Music)
5 p.m. – Rachel Mousie (Singer / Songwriter / Piano)
6 p.m. – No Promises (A capella Vocal Group)
Sunday, June 4
11 a.m. – Jam Grass Duo (Bluegrass)
12 p.m.– The 3 Micks ( Classic Acoustic Rock )
1 p.m. – Boutique (Pop / Jazz)
2 p.m. – The Amador Sisters (Cuban & American Folk / Dance Songs)
3 p.m.– Tracy Walker (Original R&B , Folk)
4 p.m. – String Theory (Classic Rock / Beatles and more)