The Village Arts Factory, the Village Theater at Cherry Hill and the Canton Chamber of Commerce announce the return of the Cherry Hill Village ARToberfest, a one-day artisan and vendor fair that will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024. This special event, which is sponsored by Jacob Matthew Jewelers, IHA Medical Group and Provisions Living Senior Communities, will be held in Canton’s Cherry Hill Village offering festivalgoers to fully immerse themselves in art and fall fun from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The Village Arts Factory, located at 50755 Cherry Hill Road, will host a Youth Art Fair featuring the work of artists ages eight to 18. In addition to these promising student artists, the event will also feature resident artisans from the Village Arts Factory, who will be onsite selling their original works providing festivalgoers with a chance to peruse and buy one-of-a-kind creations. All of these talented artists are creating not only what’s new, but what’s next.

“Last year’s inaugural ARToberfest was so well received that we are thrilled to bring back this second annual fall celebration of the arts in Cherry Hill Village,” said Kevin Ryan, Village Arts Factory program director. “A delightful range of works and merchandise will be on display and available for purchase, plus we’ll also feature a variety of family-friendly artistic and creative activities that showcase the arts.”

Cherry Hill Road, which will be closed between the Village Arts Factory and the Village Theater, will be filled with food trucks, a beer and wine tent that is hosted by Maraschino’s Pub, chalk art, and photo opportunities. Live entertainment will also be featured on the lawn of the Cherry Hill School House, located at 50440 Cherry Hill Road. Additional activities include a range of engaging fall-themed activities tailored specifically for children, including the Detroit Institute of Arts kids’ craft tent, as well as lawn games, along with tasty refreshments such as cider and donuts.

Food trucks will also be onsite between the Village Arts Factory and Canton’s Village Theater, located at 50400 Cherry Hill Road. In addition, a chalk art festival will connect the two facilities. Individuals of all ages, families and businesses are invited to utilize the provided sidewalk chalk to create their own works of street art while also enjoying masterpieces by professional chalk artists.

Festivalgoers will also be able to view the 30th annual Canton Fine Arts Exhibition, on display through October in the gallery at Cherry Hill inside the Village Theater, as well as the Village Arts Factory Fine Art exhibition inside its facility. Both venues showcase a broad range of artistic styles and interpretations in a variety of mediums, from emerging and well-established Michigan artists.

Entry to Cherry Hill Village ARToberfest is free. For additional information, please visit www. cantonvillagetheater.org or call (734) 394-5300 ext.1305.

For more information on this event, see page 34 of the Canton TODAY.