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Guide to the 2013 Wyandotte Street Art Fair
Here are the highlights of what you need to know to enjoy the 52nd annual fair, taking place July 10-13.
Summer is in full swing with the arrival of the 52nd annual Wyandotte Street Art Fair.
The art fair runs from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday on Biddle, between Eureka and Oak streets. The riverfront entertainment area on Elm Street runs from noon to 11 p.m. nightly.
Here's some information to help you to maneuver around the fair. If you have questions that aren't answered here, post them in the comments below and we'll work to get you the answers.
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Parking
- Roosevelt High School, 540 Eureka, 300 parking spaces available.
- Chase Bank Parking Lot, 3200 Biddle Avenue, parking available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Oak Street and First Street, parking available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Biddle Avenue between Pine & Plum Streets, parking available from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Thon Funeral Home, 2760 Biddle, form 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Artists
More than 300 artists from around the country have traveled to Wyandotte this week. Check out the directory for a complete list of all artists, broken down by the type of art they sell.
Crafters
The second annual Clock Tower Crafters Show will take place during fair hours on First Street between Maple and Elm. Check out the directory for a complete list of all crafters.
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Entertainment
Free concerts will rock the riverfront area off Elm Street day and night throughout the four-day fair. Here's the lineup:Wednesday, July 10
- Roosevelt High School Jazz Band from noon to 1 p.m.
- The Diplomats from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.
- Larry Lee and Back in the Day from 9 to 11 p.m.
- RHS Jazz Band from noon to 1 p.m.
- Jen Lawson from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.
- The Mystics from 5 to 6 p.m.
- Fifty Amp Fuse from 7 to 11 p.m.
- RHS Jazz Band from noon to 1 p.m.
- HandGrenades from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
- Wallclocks from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m.
- Fifty Amp Fuse from 7 to 11 p.m.
- Brown Mountain Apes from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Oakbones from 4 to 5 p.m.
- Me and My Friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
- American Mars from 7 to 8 p.m.
- The Rushmores from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Ryan Dillaha and the Miracle Men from 10 to 11 p.m.
Food and Drink (See PDF above for select booth locations)
F1 – Olympic Kitchen
Shish Kabob, Gyros, Olympic Grilled Chicken Breast Pita, Italian Sausage, French Fries, Soft Drinks, Hot Dogs, Greek Salad, Spinach Pie
F2- Dr. Veggie
Deep Fried Vegetables – Broccoli, Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Onion Rings, Zucchini, Blooming Onion, Fried Dill Pickles, Fried Green Tomatoes and Pepsi Products
F3 - Wyandotte Athletic Association
Elephant Ears, Corn Dogs, Soda and Water
F4 - Old World Almonds
Cinnamon Roasted Pecans, Almonds & Cashews, Salted Almonds & Cashews and Rock Candy
F5 - BC Sweets
Fudgie Wudgie Fudge
F6 – Mr. G’s Concessions
Stuffed Pizza, French Bread Pizza, Pop and Water
F7 - CIA (Cheesesteak Institute of America)
Cheesesteak Beef or Chicken, Pop and Water
F8 - Happy Ice Man
Hawaiian Shaved Ice – 40 + Flavors and Bottled Water
F9 - Tropical Shaved Ice
Shaved Ice 50 Flavors
F10 - Wyandotte Kiwanis Club
Italian & Polish Sausage, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Corn Dogs, Chicken Pita, French Fries, Soda and Water
F11 - Mathewson’s Concession Inc.
Butterfly Chips, Corn Dogs, Soda and Water
F12 - Paradise Concessions
Funnel Cake, Hand Dipped Corn Dogs, Coke and Pepsi products, Bottled Water
F13 – Kola’s Kitchen
Smoked Kielbasa Plain or Kraut, Fresh Kielbasa, Stuffed Cabbage, City Chicken, Potato & Cheese Pierogi, Potato Pancake, Polish Natural Hot Dog, BBQ Smoked ½ slab of Ribs, BBQ Slow Smoked Pulled Pork & Slaw Sandwich, BBQ Slow Smoked Rib Tips, BBQ Slow Smoked Jumbo Chicken Wings, Crispy Fried Jumbo Chicken Wings, Soda, Lemonade Slush and Water
F14 - Old World Almonds
Cinnamon Roasted Pecans, Almonds & Cashews, Salted Almonds & Cashews and Rock Candy
F15 - Wyandotte Lions Club
Elephant Ears, Corn Dogs, Soda and Water
F16 - Nick’s Concession
Greek Gyros, Chicken Pita, Shish-Ka-Bob, Sausage, Greek Salad, Hot Dogs, Fresh Cut Fries, Beverages
F17 – Bayou Billy Soda
Old Fashioned Soda, Tin Mugs, Water
F18 – Barnes Concessions
Popcorn, Carmel Corn, Cotton Candy, Candy Apples, Carmel Apples, Candy, Iced Tea, Sno Cones, Soda and Water
F19 - Wyandotte Boat Club
Gyros, Italian Sausage, Hot Dogs, Fries, Greek Salad, Pepsi and Water
Beer Tent
The beer tent is located near the entertainment stage, on the riverfront between Elm and Oak streets. The Wyandotte Jaycees run the tent.
Lemonade Stands
Booth 1 (between Oak and Elm streets)
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish is running the booth Wednesday and Thursday. Wyandotte Kiwanis Sunrise is operating it on Friday and Saturday.
Booth 2 (between Oak and Elm streets)
The Wildcats are running the booth Wednesday through Saturday.
Booth 3 (on Biddle near Maple)
Blessings in a Backpack is running the booth Wednesday and Thursday. St. Stephen's Parish is operating it on Friday and Saturday.
Booth 4 (between Maple and Sycamore streets)
Wyandotte Lions Club is running the booth Wednesday and Thursday. Komaki Exchange Group is operating it on Friday and Saturday.
Booth 5 (between Sycamore and Eureka)
Wyandotte figure skaters is running the booth Wednesday and Thursday. Wyandotte Music Boosters is operating it on Friday and Saturday.
Want more info on the art fair? Go to the official 2013 Wyandotte Street Art Fair website.
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