Kentucky

August 21 and 22

35^th Annual Woodlands Art Festival—Lexington, KY

A very well established art show in historic Lexington, Kentucky at the Woodlands Park just east of downtown Lexington claims nearly 200 of the countries top artists.  The area is famous for the University of Kentucky and the wonderful bluegrass region where many of the famous thoroughbred stables are located. Hours are: Saturday 10-6 and Sunday 10-5.  More information:

http://www.lexingtonartleague.org/woodland.htm


Iowa

September 3-5

ArtSplash—Sioux City, Iowa

This year is the 17^th annual for this event.  Sioux City is on the edge of the Great Plains and attracts a group of artists from a wide area of the country.  This festival has lots of family activities and is held at the Pavilion on the River adjacent to downtown right off I-29.  Hours are: Friday 5-8, Saturday 10-5, and Sunday 10-5.  More information:

http://www.siouxcityartcenter.org/artsplash/

Nebraska

September 11-12

Rockbrook Art Fair—Omaha, Nebraska

Another well established art show is this one held at the Rockbrook Shopping Center, 108^th and Center Street just off I-680.  Over 150 artists will be exhibiting this year for the 39^th edition of this venerable art event.  Great shopping, dining, and just strolling; hours are: Saturday 10-7 and Sunday 10-5.  More information:

http://www.rockbrookvillageartfair.com/