8 Awesome Things You Can Buy at This Weekend's Arts Festival

The annual Manayunk Arts Festival, the region’s largest outdoor juried arts festival, will be held this Saturday and Sunday, June 21 and 22. 

Approximately 300 artists from across the country will participate by showcasing their work along historic Main Street. Here's the full list of participating artists.

Check out our picks for artists not to miss during the festival.

1. Everyday Bow Ties 

Bow ties are cool; even cooler if it’s a handcrafted bow tie that less than 30 other people in the world have. Everyday Bow Ties, which makes artisan quality bow ties, limits the number of each style made to less than 30.

2. The Drum Artist 

Arist Georgie LeHoop doesn’t just paint, he creates art to a rhythm. LeHoop is the “drum artist,” who uses drum sticks and drum brushes to create art. Best of all, because he records each creation, you can “listen” to a painting when he’s done. 

3. SE Ocarinas 

These flute-like artisan instruments are made out of clay and come in various colors and designs.

4. From Junk 2 Funk 

Old trash never looked so good. Junk 2 Funk makes a variety of handcrafted jewelry from vintage bottle caps.

5. Creative Capes 

If you have a little super hero at home, they’ll love their own handmade cape.

6. United Plates of America 

Alan Holcombe uses old license plates to make maps and various mixed-media art.

7. Cutlery Couture 

Check out these handcrafted silverware pouches, because every knife and fork needs a pretty home. 

8. Contemporary Whirligigs

David Winigrad creates handcrafted, fully-functional wood whirligigs that have both charm and whimsy. Each piece of art is inspired by the sea.