This unique arts festival falls at the perfect time to kick off the holiday shopping season. Original works by more than 40 of the finest Midwest artists working in mixed media, painting, drawing, photography, wood, glass, jewelry, metal, ceramics, fiber and more will be available for purchase.

New to the festival this year, will be a hand-crafted edible gifts section with locally-produced offerings including candies, pies (by Try Pie), gourmet popcorn (by Kravve), hand-blended teas, jams and jellies, and more!

Throughout the event, Friends of the Art Center will be operating their Friends Cafe of the Art Center serving soups, salads, and desserts with proceeds benefitting the Waterloo Center for the Arts. Beverage offerings will include soft drinks as well as beer, wine and mimosas for a festive shopping experience. Specialty coffee beverages from Muddy Pirate Coffee Traders will also be available for purchase.

Also, with every purchase, shoppers can enter a drawing for a chance to win great prizes like $1,000 in gift certificates from Roth Jewelers and other local businesses.