 Art in the Park in Bemidji is turning 50 years old. The art fair features talent for more than 100 artists. Haiti Clotter shows us how they're preparing to make this year's fair a state of the art celebration. Library Park in Bemidji will turn into an art gallery for the 50th anniversary of Art in the Park. The annual fair allows local and regional artists to share their work. It has been a longstanding tradition in the community and not only do residents enjoy it, but we have a lot of people that come to the area specifically for it. So that's what has helped keep it strong and had it happen for 50 years. An average of 4,000 visitors will come to the fair and you'll find anything from ceramics to fiber artists. Some artists will even show how they create their pieces of art with live demonstrations. It's just a huge mix. And you're gonna find some unusual things here, some wood carving and some other people take materials and do some different stuff with it. So you're gonna find jewelry, glass, there's a soap maker. Doris Polson of Wisconsin is at her 12th show and loves being in Bemidji. She keeps people interested by offering unique pieces that can be found in stores. Her theme this year is outdoors with items such as birdhouses, pictures, and garden chairs. Just a wonderful, wonderful crowd. Every year, they, people, lots of, lots of customers. So I guess that's what we're looking for. We, you know, we like to make a little money. So I guess that keeps us coming back. Nearly 100 artists are setting up their space for the two-day arts and craft fair that'll also have something new this year with the Waterfront Concert. We just thought it would be fun to be able to do a community concert and serve some anniversary cake. So hopefully people can come down for that on Saturday night. Hometown artists like Bemidji State University alum, John Carlson, grew up around art in the park. He used to come here when he was younger and now has come full circle, being a part of it for the last five years, displaying his pottery. There's everything that's here, you know. So it's, it kind of has everything that you could ever want, you know, and you fill up your house full of stuff from here, you know. The fair runs from 10 to five on Saturday and 10 to four on Sunday in Bemidji, Haiti, Clowter, Lakeland News. The fair is put on by the Watermark Arts Center and Paul Bunyan Communications and will also feature food vendors and a family activity tent. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.