Proctor Arts Fest this weekend
Looking for something to do this weekend? Head on up to Proctor and take in this year’s Proctor Arts Fest.
The Fest runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday (with sidewalk sales from local merchants tonight and tomorrow), and promises murals, live performances, a juried art show, art for sale, a dog parade, great food and much more.
Parking can be tricky, so arrive early or barter with a Proctor-dwelling friend.
INFORMATION BOOTHS 9 – 6 p.m. N. 26th & Proctor between Rainier Bank & UPS Store and each main street entrance
JURIED ART SHOW 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Mason Church on 27th & Madison
PROCTOR MERCHANTS SIDEWALK SALE 10 – 6 p.m. on the sidewalks in front of the shops on 26th as well as on Proctor
PROCTOR ART QUEST – Have fun searching – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. AWARDS. Pick up entry form at the Arts Fest Information Booths
THE BITE OF PROCTOR – 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. At locations throughout the district – see events map & Bite of Proctor page
WATCH MURAL CREATION by Alexis StJohn 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. N 26th & Proctor
QUILT DISPLAY by the Comforters Quilt Guild 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Masonic Lodge Lower Level
BLOODMOBILE – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 26th & Madison. Opportunity to give blood for Pierce County blood bank
FISH FOOD BANK – 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Safeway Parking Lot Give food to support the many adults, youth and children in need
METROPOLITAN MARKET MAIN STAGE Entertainment 10 – 6 p.m. N. 26th & Proctor intersection. KUPS will be broadcasting live from this stage all day.
CLICK! FAMILY STAGE 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 28th and Proctor. Tacoma Public Library, additional sponsor
BLUE MOUSE STAGE 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Blue Mouse Theater
FARMERS’ MARKET STAGE 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Farmers’ Market, in street – 27th between Proctor & Madison
FARMERS’ MARKET 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. On 27th between Proctor and Madison
DEMONSTRATION AREA 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the street at N. 26th & Adams. Pottery, Blacksmith/Metal Forging, Spinning, Ice Carving.
KIDS FUN FEST 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Masonic Lodge Parking Lot – between Proctor & Adams on 27th
TOP DOG FASHION SHOW & PARADE 12 p.m. Click! Family Stage. N. 28th & Proctor – Wag Pet Market, Sponsor
ARTS & CRAFTS VENDORS 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. In the streets on 26th from Adams to Madison & on Proctor from 25th to 28th
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3 comments
E Elliot August 6, 2010
Good god, can we stop talking about parking in this town? I have NEVER had to park more than 3 blocks away from where I was going in Tacoma. I suppose if you have an expectation of being able to park 5 feet away from the door of your favorite restaurant every time, parking might seem daunting. This isn’t Sumner, it’s a freaking city. The sooner people realize that, the sooner we can start having more walkable streets with fewer parking lots everywhere.
And seriously, why would you end this post with a warning about parking? I know you think it’s informative, and hey, maybe some folks will decide to carpool, but for anyone with a sane concept of what “tough parking” is (not being able to find parking within a half-mile or more of the address) this only serves to discourage people from coming out to a great neighborhood event.
T Tacoma1 August 6, 2010
I’m planning on walking, since I live about a mile away. Most folks could easily take an 11 or 16 bus right to it and not have to stress about the overabundant parking we have in this city.
R rainlover August 7, 2010
We bike to the farmer’s market every Saturday (from the Wright Park neighborhood) it’s a great way to go to any event where you think parking might be tight. We’ll hit Woofstock on the way home and wont have to keep moving a car around.