July 7, 2025 – Willoughby, OH – With record breaking numbers, over 160 juried artists (including 50 new artists) will be on-site to showcase their talents at the Willoughby ArtsFest, presented by University Hospitals, Lake Erie Distillery, Raw Roofing Solutions and Olympus Aerospace in partnership with Tour Lake County and the City of Willoughby.
Expected to attract over 7,000 visitors, the 34th Willoughby ArtsFest is taking place in historic downtown Willoughby from 10 am – 5 pm, and will feature artists, vendors, and 20 food options, including Cousins Maine Lobster and The Grateful Grub food trucks. Enjoy a full day of music, featuring The Cleveland Breakfast Club from noon – 2 pm at The Kilbourne Family Entertainment Gazebo, located in Wes Point Park. This free event includes the Lakeshore Family Dental Kid’s Studio featuring arts and crafts in partnership with the Willoughby-Eastlake Public Library and the Willoughby Arts Collaborative (WAC). The Kid’s Studio will have staff on-site to help kids design their own butterfly masterpieces.
For the adults, bourbon and vodka samples will be available, compliments of Lake Erie Distillery.
“The City of Willoughby is pleased to welcome the 34th Annual Artsfest to Downtown Willoughby on Saturday, July 19,” said Willoughby Mayor Bob Fiala. “This is one of our premier events and our restaurants, bars, and merchants are looking forward to hosting all art lovers at this family friendly event”
Visit the Component Repair Technologies Auction Tent that will feature original works donated by the artists for a chance to win. Tickets, along with 50/50 raffle tickets start at only $5 and 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce Educational and Development Scholarship Fund.
Artists will be judged during the event in the following 5 categories: (1) fiber/leather, (2) jewelry and metalworks, (3) photography and digital art, (4) painting/drawing/printmaking and (5) sculpture/ceramics/glass/wood.
“The Willoughby ArtsFest brings the community together to showcase the fine arts, attracting tourists and visitors to historic downtown Willoughby and Lake County,” said WWLCC Executive Director, Dana Wolfe. “We are grateful that we have been able to continue this tradition with the support of the various organizations, sponsors, volunteers and artists to make this one of the most anticipated events of the summer.”
Parking is free. Laketran is providing a shuttle departing from Willoughby South High School that will drop guests off on 2nd Street and Clark Ave. The shuttle will run every 15-20 minutes. There is also complimentary parking at Todd Field and the Willoughby Court House.
Entertainment Schedule at The Kilbourne Family Entertainment Gazebo:
- 10:00am – Beauty and the Beat Tribute Band to the Go-Go’s
- 12-2:00pm – The Cleveland Breakfast Club
- 3:00pm – Dance Lessons and Performance by Fred Astaire Dance Studio
- 4:00pm – Pfabe’s Music Academy
- 4:30pm – Students from the Willoughby Eastlake School Jazz Band
NEWS RELEASE – Media Contact: Dana Wolfe, Executive Director Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce
440.668.7841 | [email protected] The Willoughby Western Lake County Chamber of Commerce serves 8 communities. Our mission is to connect, advocate for and promote businesses of all sizes in Western Lake County. Our vision is to foster a diverse environment where businesses and residents are proud to work, live and play.
