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Boyne City at Veterans Park which has ample lawn, plenty of shade and open space on the shore of Lake Charlevoix, voted 2nd best lake in the entire nation.  Artist demonstrations and workshops blend with the juried art fair to create a true celebration of the arts.  Veterans Park also hosts the Farm Market that morning with over 1,000 patrons during the weekend before the 4th of July. Food Trucks featuring farm to table menus will also be onsite.

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Boyne  City's historic and vibrant downtown, the SOBO Arts Festival provides high quality cultural ex periences for festival patrons and attracts artists from all over the region representing all fine arts.

Two awards are given to participating artists, $500 Best of Show and $250 Best Booth.

• In addition to interesting and creative art and cultural experiences, Boyne City has wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the park and all festival activities are FREE of charge to our patrons.  
• Many patrons will arrive boat at the Marina in the same Park.
• Artists who believe art is a way of life created this show.  
• We advertise online, at a state level and in the Midwest as well as our weekly circulars that are popular with the influx of summer visitors.