What to expect at Saturday’s 60th annual Sidewalk Arts Festival

This paid event listing is sponsored by Washington Pavilion Management Inc.

Local artists, food vendors and entertainers will come this Saturday for the longest-running festival in Sioux Falls.

The 60th Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival will go from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a day of shopping with local vendors while supporting the Washington Pavilion.

Admission is free and will take place in the heart of downtown Sioux Falls on the streets surrounding the Washington Pavilion. The event will encompass Main and Dakota avenues between 10th and 13th streets, as well as 11th Street from Main to Minnesota avenues and the parking lots south of the Pavilion.

More than 270 fine art, folk art, craft, nonprofit and food vendors will be in attendance, and engaging activities will be provided for children. In addition, this year’s event will feature a beer garden area, perfect for cooling off or occupying those who tag along while you enjoy the beautiful artwork and fun entertainment.

Additional free entertainment will be offered throughout the day in the Paladino Hohm Sculpture Garden along 11th Street between Dakota and Main avenues. Everyone’s favorite dinosaur, Radley Rex, will make appearances at 12:30 and 2 p.m.

The Sidewalk Arts Festival is one of the largest fundraisers for the Washington Pavilion, helping to support its mission of delivering memorable experiences that entertain, educate and enrich.

For additional information, visit WashingtonPavilion.org/SWAF.