June 7, 2025 | 10-6pm

Celebrate local visual and performing artists when the Lebanon Festival of the Arts returns to Downtown Lebanon! June 7, from 10-6pm, the Lebanon Festival of the Arts will bring a variety of talented local artists, artisans and performers, for vending of art and craft, demonstrations, displays, and performances of theater, music, and dance.

​Featuring an array of talented artisans selling their wares, a diverse entertainment lineup, a kids’ zone with Artscape Lebanon and Frontier Fun at the Beedle Log Cabin.

This is a FREE event.
South Broadway will be closed from Main Street to South Street.
The Lebanon Festival of the Arts will be both outdoors and indoors.

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Artisans & Crafters

ROW A – WEST SIDE
A1 | Kids Area - ArtScape
A2 | Anisha Kanakia, LLC - Henna Tattoos, Caricatures
A3 | Dena’s Primitive Papers - Handmade recycled paper notecards
A4 | 10 Gables - Silversmith jewelry & home decor
A5 | K. Stone Creations - Beaded jewelry
A6 | Samantha Wott - Painting prints, stickers, cards
A7 | Fort Ancient Native American crafts/arts
A8 | Glass & Wood Arts - Mosaics artwork and wood artifacts
A9 &​ A10 | Katy Jo South - Original oil paintings

ROW B – LEFT MIDDLE
B1 | Jen-Jen’s Curiosities: Curiosity cabinets
B2 | Wood n Needles - Wood home decor
B3 | Uniquely 1 Jewelry & Crafts - Wood, glass
B4 | Creep It Real - Band Merchandise
B5 | Therese Waldbillig - Fiber art
B6 | Rooted in the Mud - Ceramic pottery
B7 | Sherwood Art Glass - Stained glass & fused glass art
B8 | Grims 3D - 3D Printed Fidgets, toys, lamps, and more
B9 | Peramo Photography - Landscape, nature, & wildlife  photography
B10 | Giving Brush Studios - Watercolor, cards
B11 | Soul Sidekick Boutique - Jewelry & accessories, Native American jewelry
B12 | Chi Phi Creations Works - Copper/silver work
B13 | The Positive Alchemist - Crystals, scented oils
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ROW C – RIGHT MIDDLE
C1 | bezuART Studio - Mixed media fiber art
C2 | Madlee Taxidermy - decor & jewelry
C3 | Bob Sherman Glass - Art glass
C4 | The Cost Creations Crochet - Crochet work
C5 | R. West Arts - Painting, printmaking & collage
C6 | Serenity Woodworks - Cutting boards, wood projects
C7 | Kim Tinch Artwork - Acrylic painting
C8 | Cindy Schnell - Recycled steel home goods, jewelry
C9 | Matthew Broerman Art - Watercolor, ink paintings and drawings
C10 | The Glassy Lady - Glass art
C11 | Cultivations Plant Shop - Hand painted planters, terrariums, plants & balms
C12 | TheSmellShell - All natural soaps, candles, pet products
C13 | Red Hound Glass Art - Fused glass art

ROW D – EAST SIDE
D1 | Wendigo Woodworking - Epoxy, wood
D2 | Karley Rose Creates - Original art, polymer clay animals
D3 | Silver Chest Creations - Antique flatware jewelry
D4 | Paws & Planeswalkers - Dog-themed gifts
D5 | CAW Photography Studio - Nature and wildlife photography
D6 | Night Owl Crochet - Plush crochet
D7 | Amyable Upcycle Designs - Jewelry
D8 | Artfully Yours 95 - Art, coasters, trays, coffee mugs
D9 | Designs by Anna - Jewelry, upcycled earrings
D10 | Greater Joy Gifts - 3D upcycled art
D11 | Potter’s Wheel
D12 | Poe Pottery - Ceramics in vibrant, electric glazes
D13 | Purple Elephant Bags - Purses, journal binders, bucket hats
D14 | Uniquely Stitched Embroidery - Quilts, Candles
​D15 | Boho and Barefoot - Textiles/mix media

Food Trucks

​F1 | Hot Flash Eats - Burritos, Tacos, Tots, Rice Bowls & Sides. Female veteran owned.

F2 | G’s Wings & Wieners - Hotdogs, burgers, wings 
F3 | Kona Ice - Flavored shaved ice

F4 | Travelin' Tom's Coffee - Flavored cold brew, frappes & iced coffees

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Entertainment Schedule

10:00 am
Side Door Strings - E4

10:00 am
Terry Francis, Purveyor of Magic - E1

11:00am
Family Fun on the Frontier: Punched Tin Candle Holder - E3

11:00 am
Frisch Marionettes - E2

11:00 am
Nick & Casey Behymer, Bagpipers - Roving

11:30 am
Usti Talutsa, Native American Culture & Crafts - E3

12:00 pm
Creep It Real - E4

1:00 pm
FinTan Irish Band - E4

2:00 pm
Eleanor Blue, Piano Soloist - E2

3:00 pm
Squeeze Play Accordion Band - E4

4:00 pm
​Stormy Weather Jazz Band - E4

Performer Information

Nick & Casey Behymer: Lebanon residents present the best of Scottish Bagpipe tradition.
Eleanor Blue: an American composer and pianist with a touch of minimalism à la Phillip Glass, mixed with an amazing ear for dynamics and melody. Eleanor’s first release in 2023, Severance, features three of her original piano compositions.
Creep It Real: a folk duo who writes and composes their own songs, with a blend of catchy tunes and cheeky lyrics about everyone's favorite mythical creatures: Sasquatch, Jackalope, and the whole cryptozoological crew!
FinTan Irish Band: Southwest Ohio's finest Irish pub band, mixes fiddle and whistle tunes with multi-part vocal harmonies and a large dose of fun to get you clapping, dancing and even singing along to a wide variety of traditional, current and original Celtic music.
Terry Francis, Purveyor of Magic: Terry is an Order of Merlin member of the International Brotherhood of Magicians and whether it's stage magic or close-up, his audience is always in for an enjoyable and magical experience.
Frisch Marionettes: Kevin Frisch will present a Variety Show featuring his incredible cast of marionettes. Fun for all ages! Watch a trailer for their Wizard of Oz performance!
​Side Door Strings: a violin and cello duo covering a range of styles from traditional folk to modern hits.
Squeeze Play Accordion Band: be amazed with the unexpected sound of this 20+ musician accordion band! Watch a performance!
Stormy Weather Jazz Band: this talented ensemble will be presenting smooth jazz.​
Usti Talutsa - "Little Basket" will share Tales of Native American Culture & Crafts

Found Object Sculpture Contest

See what you can create with found object! Prizes will be given for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place sculptures.
​Click here for contest details and rules.

Last Year's
Festival of the Arts (2024)

Entertainment Schedule

10:00 – 11:00 am
Side Door Strings (Joel Thompson) - E4

11:00 – 11:45 am
Frisch Marionettes - E9

11:00am & 2:00pm
Poe Pottery's Pottery Throwing Demo - C9

11:15 – 11:35 am
Mr. Jeff’s Musical Gizmos - E4

11:30 am (Every Hour)
Beth Gully Upside-down Art - C6

11:45 am – 12:15 pm
Alyssa Contreras - E4

12:00 – 1:00 pm
Squeeze Play Accordion Band - E2

12:00pm & 3:00pm
Amy Lynn Artistry Oracle Deck Demo - A9

12:30 – 12:50 pm
Beth Gully - E4

1:00 – 1:45 pm
Creep It Real - E4

​1:00pm & 4:00pm
Boho and Barefoot Tie-Dying Demo - A10

2:00 – 3:00 pm
Square Dancing - E4

2:15 – 3:15 pm
Bones of Cincinnatus - E2

4:00 – 4:45 pm
Eleanor Blue - E4

5:00 – 6:00 pm
Festival of Short Films - E2

7:00 – 8:00 pm
​Stormy Weather Jazz Band - E2

Artisans & Crafters

A1 | Wood n Needles: Wood home décor
A2 | The Woven Muse: Textiles
A3 | Jen-Jen’s Curiosities: Curiosity cabinets
A4 | Eco Art Entertainment: Mixed media
A5 | The Painters' Oils: watercolors
A6 | Fish House Arts: Mixed media
A7| Sherwood Art Glass: Stained/fused glass
A8 | Peramo Photography: Photography
A9 | Amy Lynn Artistry - Oil paintings
A10 | Soul Sidekick Boutique: artisan silk scarves, jewelry
A11 | Chi Phi Creations Works - Copper/silver work
​A12 | The Positive Alchemist: Crystals, oils
A13 | Henna Art Bliss
A14 | Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve: Handmade American Indian arts and crafts
A15 | Darren Goodman - glass blowing

B1 | Chaotic Comfort Store: Prints
B2 | Copper & Clay: Ceramic art
B3 | Uniquely 1 Jewelry/Crafts: Crochet
B4 | The Cost Creations - Crochet work
B5 | The Painters - Oils, watercolors
B6 | The Glassy Lady: Glass art
B7 | Barb’s Cozy Cottage: Textiles, doll apparel
B8 | Boho and Barefoot: Textiles, mixed media
B9 | Dena Carver: Notecards
B10 | Recycled Remnants: Textiles
B11 | Amy Michalares - Painting
B12 | The Whiskey Glass - Resin barware

C1 | Burning Treasures: Wood crafts
C2 | Consider It Creations: Jewelry, florals
C3 | Brenna Threet Designs - Acrylics, watercolors
C4 | Wendigo Woodworking: Epoxy, wood
C5 | Jordan Epperson: Prints
C6 | Gully Upside Down Art: Books, notecards
C7 | Mr. Jeff’s Musical Gizmos: Instruments
C8 | Anthony McClure: Painting
C9 | Poe Pottery - Ceramics
C10 | Artist Whim: Designer purses
C11 | Uniquely Stitched Embroidery: Quilts, candles
C12 | We Belong Lebanon, Interactive Art

Performer Information

Eleanor Blue: Piano soloist
Bones of Cincinnatus: this fantastic 20+ piece trombone ensemble has received rave reviews from all over Southwest Ohio. Experience their grand sound!
Alyssa Contreras: Miss Greater Columbus 2024 is also a talented guitarist.
Creep It Real: a folk duo who writes and composes their own songs, with a blend of catchy tunes and cheeky lyrics about everyone's favorite mythical creatures: Sasquatch, Jackalope, and the whole cryptozoological crew!
Frisch Marionettes: Kevin Frisch will present a Variety Show featuring his incredible cast of marionettes. Fun for all ages! Watch a trailer for their Wizard of Oz performance!
​Beth Gully: awe-inspiring presentations will wow audiences of all ages with her LIVE DRAWING of an ambigram followed by a captivating and 'ah ha' book reading. Learn more about Beth Gully.
Musical Gizmos: a funky local music shop (located in the parking lot of the Golden Lamb) specializing in instruments, lessons, and repairs. Musical Gizmos songwriting camp will be performing their original, student-created songs!
Short Film Festival: a collection of short films by talented local filmmakers and actors. Check out our "Media" section below to watch the films and information on the cast and crew.
Side Door Strings: a violin and cello duo covering a range of styles from traditional folk to modern hits.
Square Dancing: an hour of hands on fun for the whole family! Experienced Square Dance Caller Jason Raleigh will lead us step-by-step through many easy to follow dances. No previous experience necessary.
Squeeze Play Accordion Band: be amazed with the unexpected sound of this 20+ musician accordion band! Watch a performance!
Stormy Weather: this talented ensemble will be presenting an hour of smooth jazz.​

Performer Media

​Beth Gully's Upside-down Art
Frisch Marionettes's trailer for their Wizard of Oz performance
A Squeeze Play Accordion Band performance

Short Film Festival Films

The Briefcase
Starring: Nathaniel Grauwelman & Deonna Bethart
Written by: Brittany Kirby & Nathaniel Grauwelman
​Directed by: Brittany Kirby
The Compass
​Starring: Dawn Marie Hughes, Chris Dettone, Jim Foreman, & John French
Written & Directed by: Nathan Weidner
Fridge to Table
Starring: Vicki Baker, Michael Peake & Michael C. Potter
Written by: Michael Peake
Directed by: Michael Peake & Michael Potter
What Ended It All
Starring: John French, Gatlin Adams, & Bryce Millikin
Written by: Drew Adams & Nathan Weidner
​Directed by: Nathan Weidner
What Would the King Do?
Starring: Michael C. Potter, Vicki Baker, & Michael Peake
Written by: Michael Peake
Directed by: Michael Potter & Michael Peake 
Which Die Is That Again? Episode 1
Starring: Nathaniel Grauwelman & Justin Frechette
Written & Directed by: Nathaniel Grauwelman
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