Arts Festival Thursday, July 17

Arts Festival Thursday, July 17

kids standing with metals around their necks

15th Annual Oneida County Youth Bureau Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition

Free | Ages 5–18 | Winners chosen from four age groups

10 a.m. | Palmer Park | Rain date: Friday, July 18

Schedule: 10 a.m. Registration | 10:30 a.m. Competition | 11:15 a.m. Awards and Photos

Library Book Sale

July 16-18 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Root Court

Hundreds of books from the Pratt Munson Library, ranging in various art periods, topics, and mediums. $.92 ($1 after tax) for paperbacks, $2.76 ($3 after tax) for hardcover *Cash preferred, check accepted*

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book sale
Children’s Craft

Children’s Craft

1 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent

Meet the Artist: Ruth Benoit

Copper Jewelry | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. | Museum Shop

female making copper jewelry
kids playing in foam outside

Foam Party for Kids

2:30 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent

Get ready to dance, splash, and laugh at our exciting Foam Party for Kids! A foam cannon will fill the space with fluffy bubbles while fun music and water shooters add to the action. Wear a swimsuit or clothes you don’t mind getting wet—towels and a change of clothes are a good idea too!

Pride Party

7 p.m. | Front Lawn Tent | Cash Bar Available

Music by Pat Tato and the Baked Potatoes | Face Painting by AuraGlow Art

Celebrate love, community, and creativity at Munson’s Pride Party! Enjoy live music, face painting, lawn games, and a vibrant atmosphere for all.

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Pat Tato and the Baked Potatoes band on stage
book sale

Meet the Artist: Amanda Stewart

7 p.m. Pride Party | Front Lawn

A Central New York-based fiber and textile artist, will have a booth at the Pride concert. Her work blends craft, sustainability, and social themes using vintage and repurposed materials. Stop by to check out her handmade creations!

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