The Swamp Kings, a metro-based country and blues band, performed at the Blue Collar BBQ and Arts Fest.
Ten days ago I took in the first-ever Blue Collar BBQ & Arts Fest in downtown Faribault.
With a variety of art, delicious food, good music and perfect weather, this made for one terrific way to spend a Saturday afternoon in August.
You can read about my experience in a blog just posted at www.midwestmixmagazine.com.
And to pique your interest, here are some photos from the BBQ & Arts Fest.
Shirley Smith of Ostrander brought her hand-painted glassware to the Faribault arts fest.
Artist Laura J. Grote of Faribault set up her easel and worked on engraving a hummingbird.
Employees of Monte's Steakhouse in Faribault grilled kabobs and sweet corn for fest-goers.
"Organically Mexican" art was available from Northern Southern Trading Company of St. Paul.
Jeff Pridie of Faribault painted with BBQ sauce, an event offered at the kids' booth, mixing food and art.
Barb Bruns of Morristown showcased her oil paintings.
Dianne Lockerby of Faribault sold her unique pottery.
Artist Whitney Reuvers of Faribault is in to recycling. She painted this cityscape acrylic on cardboard.
© Copyright 2009 Audrey Kletscher Helbling
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