Art Fills Nine Mile with DIY and Funky Ferndale
Over 200 artists lined areas along Nine Mile in Downtown Ferndale for a pair of artistic events – The Funky Ferndale Art Fair on the west, and DIY on the east.
Over 200 artists lined areas along Nine Mile in Downtown Ferndale for a pair of artistic events – The Funky Ferndale Art Fair on the west, and DIY on the east.
Art has many rewards, both for the creator and the admirer.
It’s a significant gift. You can frame a photo of a moment, but sometimes a photo isn’t enough.
It’s a significant gift. You can frame a photo of a moment, but sometimes a photo isn’t enough.
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The DIY also had three nights worth of concerts with local bands on two stages, performances by Theatre Bizarre, a Ferris Wheel, a charity dunk tank, two beer tents, and a multitude of local artists, crafters, and other small businesses represented.
“DIYSF, as an event, hit the ground running 5 years ago with threads crisscrossing through it that caught more and more momentum in each passing year. Just as the artists hone their skills we are consistently doing the same,” said Chris Johnston, event founder and co-owner of Woodward Avenue Brewers, The Emory and The Loving Touch establishments near the event site. “I think we’re going to show a lot of people a great time in Ferndale again this September.”
The annual DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Fair is taking place this weekend, with local artists and crafters, music, two beer tents, family activities and more. Find out more about this fabulous grass-roots festival at www.diystreetfair.com. Check out last year’s DIY coverage at https://oaklandcounty115.com/2010/09/19/diy-showcases-local-art-music/.
On September 16, 17 & 18 Downtown Ferndale will be full of art, music and energy as thousands will flock to the city for the DIY Streetfair and the Funky Ferndale Art Fair.
Planning is under way for one of the most popular grassroots events in Ferndale, the DIY Street Fair. The “DIY” stands for Do-It-Yourself, and the event brings together local artists, crafters, musicians, craft brewers and restauranteers for two days and three nights of fun Sept 16, 17, and 18, 2011.