Art in the Park Oakville

  WELCOME! Your presence at this year’s Art-in-the-Park is very much appreciated. Thank you for participating in our show.  We look forward to seeing you on August 5th! LOCATION Please take a moment to check your booth number and location. Booth numbers can be found here: http://artintheparkoakville.com/Participating_Artists.html Booth layout Map: http://artintheparkoakville.com/Booth_Layout_Map.html There are no bad booth numbers! Traditionally, visitors will check out all of the artists’ booths. SET-UP   This year as usual, in order to minimize congestion, there will be two arrival time slots.  Congestion during set-up has been a major complaint from many exhibitors for several years.  Also the Town of Oakville insists that no visitors can be on the field while there are cars on it.  For safety reasons, the Town requires a half-hour separation between visit...

  Wow, Oakville! Did you step outside today and witness the magic in the sky? We just experienced a total solar eclipse, and let me tell you, it was absolutely awe-inspiring! As the moon slowly crept across the sun, the world dimmed in an otherworldly way. Birdsong quieted, replaced by a hush that seemed to hold its breath. Streetlights flickered on, confused by the sudden twilight settling in the middle of the afternoon. Then, for a glorious few minutes, the sun vanished completely. A ring of fire, the corona, encircled the black hole in the sky, a sight both breathtaking and a little eerie. Gasps and cheers erupted from rooftops and parks as everyone shared this incredible celestial moment. Here in Oakville, the total eclipse lasted for about [insert duration for Oakville, Ontario]. But even the partial phases, as the moon began to cover and then uncover the sun, were mesmerizing. The whole experience was a powerful reminder of the vastness of space and the wonder of our un...