Lots to see and do at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival | The Journal of the San Juan Islands

Lots to see and do at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival

By Kelley Balcomb-Bartok • August 10, 2022 1:30 am

Desolation Sound performs during San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

The San Juan Summer Arts Festival opened May 5, and continues every Friday through Aug. 26 from 4-10 p.m.

The festival features local artists, refreshements and live music. Visit www.sanjuancountyarts.org for more information.

Welcome to the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Artists at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Kids being creative during the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Shoppers in search of creative gifts enjoy the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Selkie Ceramics at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Art at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Dyed fabrics at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Creative woodworking at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Soaps and bath goods at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Local musician James Taylor performs at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Kari Koski provides a refreshing beverage during the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Refreshing beverages at the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

Desolation Sound performs during the San Juan Summer Arts Festival.

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