Get ready for an awesomely artistic weekend, y'all. This Saturday, Aug. 17 + Sunday, Aug. 18, the Woodland Art Fair returns to Woodland Park.

Before we get into our pro tips + best practices, let's look at some numbers:

It's the 48th year for this annual event hosted by Lexington Parks & Recreation + the Lexington Art League
The park sees an average attendance of 70,000+ over the weekend
There will be ~200 artists to browse
It was ranked No. 40 on the Top 100 Fine Art & Design Fairs list by Sunshine Artist Magazine
Gates open at 10 a.m. both days

Keep an eye out for the handy maps to guide you throughout Woodland Park. | Photo by LEXtoday

🚗 Parking

There is loads of street parking in the area, but go slow as there will be plenty of pedestrians about. Keep an eye out for a spot on:

Clay Avenue
Central Avenue
Woodland Avenue
Oldham Avenue
Euclid Avenue

🍻 Snacks, libations + merriment

Music + entertainment will kick off daily at 10 a.m. where, you can soak in the sounds and sights of D.N.R. Deep Nourished Roots and Mecca Dance Studio, just to name a few.

Explore some of the culinary arts the festival has to offer, such as local bevs from Lexington Brewing Company and Wise Bird Cider + sample plates from Jasmine Rice and Sav’s Chill. Don't forget to hydrate + pack an umbrella — it's gonna be a warm one.

🛍️ Neighborhood entertainment

While the Woodland Art Fair is the main event, don't forget about visiting the surrounding neighborhood businesses in the Woodland Triangle. Use that artistic inspiration and visit Poppy & Pomelo's Wick & Mortar Studio, or cool off with a refreshing juice or smoothie bowl at The Press Juice & Health Bar.

Pro tip: Keep your eyes peeled for vendors set up along streets outside the park as well.