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Sights and Sounds from Children and Youth Day at the Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts

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Crowds walk through the Arts Festival’s Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale on Wednesday, July 12, 2023. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com

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The 57th Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts got underway on Wednesday with Children and Youth Day in downtown State College and on the Penn State campus.

A record number of young artists and crafters showcased their work in the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale, while entertainment and creative and educational activities geared toward kids abounded.

Children and Youth Day Kicks Off 57th Arts Festival in State College

Check out the sights and sounds below. The festival continues Thursday through Sunday with the Sidewalk Sale and Exhibition featuring 300 artists from around the country, dozens of musicians and entertainers, food vendors, street painting, a book festival, a craft beverage expo, races and more. See our guide for the details and keep up with all of our festival coverage here.

The misting tunnel and dumping buckets on South Allen Street offer a way to stay cool on hot days at the festival. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
Sales and information booths can be found near the intersection of South Allen Street and College Avenue. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
Staff at the Chan’s Golden Gate stand serve up French fries (left). Festival-goers wait in line for shaved ice (right). Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
Crowds make their way through the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale on South Allen Street. Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
From left, Rhenleigh Weikel, Miri McLeod and Claire and Ellie Roy were among the first-time participants in the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
A festival-record 280 young artists and crafters showcased their work in the Children and Youth Sidewalk Sale. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
Music with Papa brought an entertaining and educational performance to the Allen Street stage (left). Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority and Jabebo Studio offered activities to learn about recycling. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
Alpha Fire Company gave youngsters a chance to explore a ladder truck, while State College police officers Craig Bernier and Kelly Aston made buttons for kids. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com
Penn State hosted scientific and creative activities on Old Main Lawn during Arts Festival’s Children and Youth Day. Photos by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com