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Save the date: July 23-25 Sounds and Sights Festival

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(Chelsea Update would like to thank Bridget Favre for the information in this story.)

Chelsea Area Festivals and Events is proud to announce the return of its annual Sounds and Sights Festival, presented by Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chelsea, on July 23-25.

In its 39th season, the weekend event will draw over 15,000 visitors and will feature national and regional live music acts, local food and brew, an open-air art market, classic car show, chalk art contest, and multiple events activities for all ages.

Building on Chelsea’s Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights, a free multi-concert series located in downtown Chelsea each Thursday night during the summer months, The Sounds and Sights Festival is a two-day, three-night  event that  offers something for everyone.

Social Tent:
Located behind The Common Grill restaurant, the social tent is open at 6 p.m., with live bands performing from 7-11 p.m.  Beer and wine will be for sale to those aged 21 and over. Admission is $5 and all ages are welcome. In addition to the many local sponsors including the City of Chelsea DDA, Chelsea State Bank, “Jiffy” Mixes and Rick Taylor Real Estate, proceeds from the Social Tent help fund the summer long Thursday Night free concert series.

The KidZone Area
The KidZone area, sponsored by Ballet Chelsea, will offer activities for children of all ages on both Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Located behind the Clocktower complex, kids will enjoy a variety of shows, bounce houses, Chelsea Fire department demonstrations, bubble blowing stations, Chelsea Lanes games, and more.

Art Market
The Chelsea Art Market, curated by River Gallery, is located at East and West Middle Streets, has redefined its atmosphere with cool, hip, and affordable art from emerging artists and craft persons.  The juried show is open on both Friday and Saturday from noon to 8 p.m. Visitors will watch downtown street artists demonstrate techniques in clay, glass, copper foil, jewelry making, painting, and wood carving.

Classic Cruisers Car Show
Be sure to zip on over to East Middle, East, and Harrison Street on Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. to see  more than 300 classic cars from across the Midwest.  Sponsored by Parts Peddler Auto Supply, this event is an annual favorite for car enthusiasts.  For details on how to enter your car into the show, visit the Sounds and Sights Classic Car website.

Chalk Art
The Chalk Art Contest, sponsored by Advanced Dental Group, is scheduled on Saturday, July 25th from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Participants will create vibrant colors and works of art at the Clocktower building.  Spectators will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite piece of work in four categories.  A“People’s Choice” Award will be presented to one winner in each category.  For details on how to participate, visit the Sounds and Sights Chalk Art website.

Sounds and Sights on Thursday Nights is a program of Chelsea Area Festivals and Events, and is made possible with the support from its 2015 season sponsors including: City of Chelsea DDA, Golling Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Chelsea, Chelsea State Bank, “Jiffy” Mixes, Rick Taylor Real Estate – Reinhart, Chelsea Rhone, Cleary’s Pub, The Common Grill, LaJolla Fine Jewelry, Lehman & Scheffler Real Estate Services, Roberts Paint and Body, Smokehouse 52 BBQ, St. Joseph Mercy Chelsea, and Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation.

Stages and events are also sponsored by Chelsea Alehouse Brewery, Chelsea Family Dentistry, Edward Jones – Diane Kieliszewski and Michael O’Quinn, Hardwood Solutions, Hatch Stamping Company, Heydlauff’s Appliances and Electronics, Jeff Klink and Associates, Mitchell Family, O and W Inc., Rick Eder Agency – Farm Bureau Insurance, Silver Maples of Chelsea, Ballet Chelsea, Ypsilanti Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Parts Peddler Auto Supply, Victory Lane Quick Oil Change, Key Bank, and Advance Dental Group of Chelsea.

Support is also provided by the City of Chelsea , 102.9FM W4 Country , Ann Arbor’s 107one, Ann Arbor Family Magazine, Chelsea Area Chamber of Commerce, Chelseamich.com, ChelseaUpdate, Current, Digital First Media, Midnight Sun Studio, Mlive, Palmer Auto Service, River Gallery + Exhibits, The Lucy Ann Lance Show, and Trinchero Family Estates.

For more information on all of these events, or to volunteer, click here.

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