Welcome to the annual Royal Palm Art & Music Festival!
Scheduled to take place on March 25, 26 & 27, this newest addition to regional festivals will be set on Royal Palm Beach Boulevard (from Southern Boulevard to Seminole Palms Drive ) and around Lake Challenger. The three day festival made history in 2010 as it was the first to close down one of the Palm Beach County’s western communities major traffic intersections for more than the typical few hours. The Chamber is very excited about this partnership with the Village of Royal Palm Beach. We invite you to join us for the 2011 festivities as over 100 Artists transform Royal Palm Beach Boulevard into a temporary outdoor museum of original art and masterpiece reproductions.
Jess Santamaria will be chairing the committee for this inaugural event that will be free to the public and that will focus on the talents of our area artists – both visual and performance artists.
Street Painting
Festival activities are planned and will feature street painting. Yes, art beneath your feet. A tradition that dates back to the 16th century, street painting will transform Royal Palm Beach Boulevard to the largest artist canvas in the Western Communities. Crowds are expected to gather and watch as fine works of art emerge over the two days of the event. We are in the process of recruiting our artists who will be asked to create works of art of no less than four feet by six feet. The artists are provided colorful pastel chalks and their section of the street for painting, but the inspiration and creativity is all theirs. The artwork is guaranteed to be spectacular!
Stage performances will also be a major component of the event. The Chamber is working with local volunteers to recruit both amateur and professional bands. Musicians will present jazz, blues, classic rock, and country to set the mood for the festival. A little something for everyone. The Chamber is most proud to present bands from our area schools. Showcasing young talent is a critical component of this festival.
Other festival activities include a juried art show, kayak races, bounce houses, carnival rides, food vendors, business expo, street performers, and beer garden. A “must see” will be the laser light show that will be presented at night fall on Saturday night March 26th. Set to music, the spectacular light show will be presented over Lake Challenger allowing festival guests an opportunity to wind down after the fun filled day. Guests are encouraged to bring their portable chairs or blankets and enjoy the sights and sounds.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2011 Royal Palm Art & Music Festival!